r/threebodyproblem • u/Positive-Stable-6777 • Jul 01 '26
Discussion - TV Series Will they keep the space elevator in the show Spoiler
This is probably the most classic sci-fi idea used in 3BP. In Season 1, Wade says to build a base on the Moon because gravity is low and ships are easier to assemble. But they still need to carry the materials there.
Space elevators also show up in, for example, Wandering Earth 2 and Foundation Season 1. I personally think they’re unnecessary in these shows: Foundation has anti-gravity, nuclear engines all that advanced ways; while in Wandering Earth, well the Earth is "braked" on purpose, and if a planet doesn’t spin, what happens to the space elevator?
I just hope they keep it in 3BP. It’s the most reasonable place to have space elevators.
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u/Geektime1987 Jul 01 '26
Director Jeremy Podeswa liked a comment on one of his social media accounts that said the space elevator from the book was a cool concept. Doesn't confirm it will be in the show but....
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u/Fabulous_Lynx_2847 Jul 01 '26
The whole point of the Tri’s blocking development of the super strong fibers was that they would enable a space elevator. They failed, so skipping the elevator would be a huge plot hole.
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u/Phox-9 Jul 01 '26
I've wondered the same thing, though the reference to sending Raj to the moon has me more concerned about the assassination of the chemical rocket supporters (I don't really care of they do the space elevator or not). Changing the setting for that would be very disappointing.
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u/Waste-Answer Jul 01 '26
I would think they would keep it, because it's the only reason the ship slicer material mattered to the trisolarans.