The Queen's Gambit (Netflix)

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Is anyone else watching this? I've seen the first three episodes and I'm loving it so far. It's come along at a good time for me, since Covid I've taken up playing chess online. I'm far from a hardcore player, but I've played a lot over the last 6 months or so and have a new appreciation for the game.




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I like the idea of playing chess more than actually playing it, but it the show did a great job on depicting how intricate the strategy is for great players.
FYI Anya Taylor Joy is apparently on the short list to play Batgirl.
She was great in this show.
"Mad Max: Furiosa’s Anya Taylor-Joy Reacts To Taking On The Role From Charlize Theron - CINEMABLEND" https://amp.cinemablend.com/news/2556981/mad-max-furiosas-anya-taylor-joy-reacts-to-taking-on-the-role-from-charlize-theron
I couldn't get enough of this show, and I am tempted to watch it a second time because everything else seems to pale by comparison.
The chess in this show is legit! Garry Kasparov and Bruce Pandolfini were advisors, and the games were adapted from classic games of the era. There are a bunch of YouTube videos analyzing the key matches presented on the show.
If you don't know chess, it works too... and maybe will inspire you to learn. The filmmakers came up with pretty much every possible way to make chess cinematic.
Every single character is so clearly defined, and well-acted. I wanted to learn more about even the most minor characters. I felt each episode could have been expanded to a full season.
Great period detail. I would put it in the same category as The Americans and Mad Men in the way it completely transports you to another time.
And, as everyone else has said, ATJ gives a breakout performance.
I wish there would be a season 2. They could do a prequel or a sequel.
@adampasz - are there no plans for a season 2?
I have my suspicions...
I'd say keep watching - episode 1 doesn't have much Anya Taylor-Joy (teenage/adult Elizabeth) and she gives an amazing performance for the rest of the series.