JC
Jin Cheng
A theoretical physicist and member of the Oxford Five who receives an impossibly advanced game headset.
ClearStory · NETFLIX · SEASON 1 · EPISODE 3
3 BODY PROBLEM
Destroyer of Worlds
The setup
Jin and Jack continue the game together while Auggie fears what will happen if her nanofibre project remains active. Their friends are increasingly worried about the game.
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QUICK REMINDER
8 peopleThe only names you need
JR
Jack Rooney
A wealthy snack-food entrepreneur and former physicist in the Oxford Five.
AS
Auggie Salazar
A nanotechnology pioneer and one of the Oxford Five, frightened by a countdown only she can see.
SD
Saul Durand
A gifted but unmotivated physics researcher and member of the Oxford Five; close to Auggie and Will.
WD
Will Downing
A physics teacher and friend of the Oxford group.
DS
Clarence ‘Da’ Shi
An observant investigator examining scientist deaths and unexplained technology.
TH
Tatiana Haas
A mysterious woman who approaches the scientists.
ME
Mike Evans
An environmentalist whose path crosses Ye’s.
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Key story points
Hidden because this section reveals Episode 3.
Content note: Violence, strong language, death, suicide themes and distress, stabbing and graphic murder.
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