Netflix has a long history of canceling great shows just as they become widespread blockbusters, and this appears to be a trend that will continue.
That means fans have two more seasons to look forward to, but it's unclear how much of the original novels will be adapted for the program.
At first look, the news that Netflix has canceled 3 Body Problem after season 3 is surprising.
After all, the first season was a true success, with a 79 percent critical rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a 78 percent viewership score.
Speaking of audiences, the show has received a lot of positive feedback, which is practically free advertising for Netflix.
Fans have some cause to be optimistic about the decision to cancel 3 Body Problem following season 3.
When the program was renewed in mid-May, its creators (David Benioff, D.B. Weiss, and Alexander Woo) issued a statement saying, "We're thrilled that we get to tell this story through to its epic conclusion."
It's likely that this isn't a punitive cancellation, but rather a deliberate decision by the show's writers to discontinue it after the third season.