A second season has yet to be confirmed, but it certainly seems that creators Alexander Woo, DB Weiss and David Benioff intend to adapt all three novels if the show is renewed.
Speaking exclusively with RadioTimes.com as the series was released, Woo said: "Well, the most immediate hope is that there's a second one, one thing at a time, today is the first day where we'll find out… the ball has started rolling down the hill, and we'll see how how far we'll go.
"Beyond that, it's the book trilogy – three books, roughly maybe three seasons, but that third book is quite long so it might be a little bit more."
Alexander Woo, DB Weiss and David Benioff at the LA debut of 3 Body Problem, stood in a line. Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images
He continued: "I mean, the thing I think we all agree on is we want to get to the end. And that end image, the ending of the book, is something that we're all deeply, deeply excited about because it ties everything together in such a beautiful way.
"It will take more than two seasons. But whether it takes three or four or some other number, it's hard to say."
Woo's co-creators on the show, Benioff and Weiss, previously said that it was the enormity of the challenge in adapting Liu's books, which convinced them to take on the project in the first place.
Weiss said: "It was the terror of the magnitude of what was in front of us. If you're not afraid, you're doing something wrong."
Meanwhile Benioff added: "Honestly, the ending of the third book is one of my favourite endings of any giant saga of all time, so we want to get there.
"The hardest thing is always the first season. Can we justify the big investment from Netflix? I feel like this will grow as it grows. I'm hopeful."
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James Hibbs is a Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering programmes across both streaming platforms and linear channels. He previously worked in PR, first for a B2B agency and subsequently for international TV production company Fremantle. He possesses a BA in English and Theatre Studies and an NCTJ Level 5 Diploma in Journalism.
Louise Griffin is the Sci-Fi & Fantasy Editor for Radio Times, covering everything from Doctor Who, Star Wars and Marvel to House of the Dragon and Good Omens. She previously worked at Metro as a Senior Entertainment Reporter and has a degree in English Literature.
