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Ye Wenjie
An astrophysicist whose experiences during China’s Cultural Revolution shape decisions affecting the whole planet.
ClearStory · NETFLIX · SEASON 1 · EPISODE 2
3 BODY PROBLEM
Red Coast
The setup
Auggie has seen the sky flash in time with her countdown. Jin has Vera’s unusual headset, while Ye’s earlier life continues at Red Coast.
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8 peopleThe only names you need
JC
Jin Cheng
A theoretical physicist and member of the Oxford Five who receives an impossibly advanced game headset.
AS
Auggie Salazar
A nanotechnology pioneer and one of the Oxford Five, frightened by a countdown only she can see.
JR
Jack Rooney
A wealthy snack-food entrepreneur and former physicist in the Oxford Five.
DS
Clarence ‘Da’ Shi
An observant investigator examining scientist deaths and unexplained technology.
TW
Thomas Wade
The intelligence chief overseeing Shi’s investigation.
TH
Tatiana Haas
A mysterious woman who approaches the scientists.
ME
Mike Evans
An environmentalist whose path crosses Ye’s.
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Content note: Violence, strong language, death, suicide themes and distress, political imprisonment and environmental destruction.
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