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How the 3 Body Problem Artisans Staged the Devastating Judgment Day Sequence

The “Judgment Day” episode of the 3 Body Problem contains one of the most harrowing set pieces you’ll ever see: the deaths of hundreds of people, aboard a

The sequence, directed by Minkie Spiro ( Better Call Saul, Barry) has drawn comparisons to the infamous “Red Wedding” Game of Thrones massacre for its deft blend of emotion, surprise, and cruel efficiency. We talked with visual effects supervisor Stefan Fangmeier and production designer Deborah Riley — both veterans of Game of Thrones — as well as editor Michael Ruscio ( True Blood, Six Feet Under) about how they brought the unforgettable Judgment Day sequence to life. Riley was responsible for creating the look and feel of the tanker — called the Judgment Day — which oil heir Mike Evans (Jonathan Pryce) has converted into a floating city for fellow followers of the alien race known as the San-Ti.

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