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3 BodyProblemhas been garnering immense popularity, not only for its sci-fi tale featuring extraterrestrial species but also due to the many controversies associated with the show. While netizens and audiences, including 5 US Senators, disapproved of Netflix’s adaptation of the novel of the same name after certain comments made by the novel’s author, the show has gained additional exposure due to the tragic murder of the Netflix’s show’s Executive Producer.
Lin Qi, the EP for Netflix’s3 Body Problemwas murdered by a colleague, who was inspired to murder him by the hit US show,Breaking Bad. And fans reckon the making of the series and the tragedy associated with it is dark enough to create another Netflix series.
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3 Body Problemmight be dealing with the problem of aliens and alien invasion, but outside the realm of sci-fi, its reality too is rooted in many problems. After the author of the book, on which the show is based, received extensive criticism for his comments onthe Chinese government’s brutal incarceration of millions of Uyghur Muslims, Netflix too had to face the wrath of several netizens including 5 US Senators (via theDaily Mail).
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And now it is thebrutal murder of Lin Qithat has been catching the attention of fans. The Chairman of Yoozoo Group, Qi had first acquired the rights to the book for live-action adaptation, who later sold it to Netflix after his company failed to develop the IP.
As per aChinese Outlet(via Google Translate andX), Lin was a visionary and one of the youngest billionaires in China. Initially, he hired a lawyer, Xu Yao, and appointed him as the CEO to develop the show including signing a deal with Netflix for a salary of over $3 million.
However, Xu failed to meet expectations and consequently had his salary reduced to $750,000 and additional executives were appointed to achieve success in the ventures where Xu had fallen behind. This reportedly angered Xu, who,inspired byBreaking Bad, set up a company and began testing several kinds of lethal substances.
Developing a slow poison comprised of several exotic yet absolutely lethal substances, he poisoned Lin as well as other executives with a cup of pu-erh tea. Lin, 39, passed away 10 days later and 2 others survived but have suffered lifelong injuries.
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After not cooperating with the authorities, Xu has been sentenced to death and deprived of his political rights for life. Furthermore, he also apparently studied and researched how to escape capital punishment using psychiatric identification.
Fans Reckon The Making of3 Body ProblemCan be Made into a Netflix Show
Not only did Xu Yao, inspired byBreaking Bad,manufacture lethal poison by experimenting on animals and buying drugs through dark channels, but he also failed to cooperate with the police when arrested. Lin lost his life due to lack of treatment for it took a long time to find out what lethal poisons he was given. Xu, meanwhile, could have had his sentence reduced and saved Lin’s life had he revealed the concoction of poisons he had added to the tea.
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The brutal details of the murder coupled with the author’s remarks have prompted several fans and netizens to declare how the events related to the making of3 Body Problemare enough to spin a Netflix miniseries.
the “making of” the series can be a Netflix special of its own. two for one
— Shawn @ Artichoke Capital (@shawnwlim)June 02, 2025
This is mental.. Reality is stranger than fiction.
— Florent Stroppa (@florentstroppa)June 30, 2025
https://twitter.com/bigSmileLee_/status/1773662425939640688?s=20
Like the show, it sounds like fiction but it’s real. 😮
— Ben FMK (@mkfoong)July 04, 2025
@netflixdocumentary coming soon, wild story
— purest (@purestdoteth)August 15, 2025
wow. i just finished the series. what a crazy backstory. a film within a film.
— 𝙼𝙰𝚁𝚈 𝚁𝙾𝙶𝙴𝚁𝚂 (@WoodsandWander)June 23, 2025
Netflix should make a series about that guy
— Ali Kai (@alikaisz)June 01, 2025
While some fans declared that the series seems more believable than the horrendous murder of Lin Qi, others agreed that this dark tale deserves a Netflix miniseries or a documentary of its own. Even though the possibility of such a documentary or miniseries seems rather far-fetched, there is no denying that the whole tale is dark and horrifying enough to give one goosebumps!
Meanwhile,3 Body Problemcan be streamed on Netflix.
Maria Sultan
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Maria Sultan is a dedicated News Content Writer at FandomWire. With over five years of professional experience and hundreds of published articles, she brings a wealth of expertise to her coverage of Marvel, K-dramas, and the latest on streaming platforms.Her work is not just about reporting news; it’s about providing insightful perspectives on the entertainment trends that matter most.
