The Queen's Gambit (Netflix)

TriedandTested · 5 Nov 2020 at 21:37

Thought there'd be a thread already, but apparently not.

Far above what i was expecting. I'm three episodes it and it's one of the best things i've watched in ages. The casting is spot on (especially the little girl playing the younger version of Anya Taylor-Joy's character...and Anya herself...they are both fantastic). It's so watchable and well done.

I really recommend it from what i've seen so far.

Mysterae_ · 5 Nov 2020 at 22:54

I agree, I took a punt on this as although I know how to play chess I'm quite crap at it!

I'd highly recommend this is on your playlist if you like drama.

Scam · 5 Nov 2020 at 23:05

I just watched the trailer actually. Will see if there's any interest from my other half

whiskycycle · 5 Nov 2020 at 23:28

Mrs w hoovered this up in a couple of days... I was resistant, but watched it in the end. It’s bloody good really.

Hades · 6 Nov 2020 at 00:43

Just watched half of the first episode. Yep I will be returning for more. Really good. Didnt expect that.

LeMson · 6 Nov 2020 at 00:50

She's no judit

Josh · 6 Nov 2020 at 05:53

Finished it last night, very good. Even my wife who isn't much of a fan of mini series enjoyed it.

Kinda wanna learnt to play chess now.

p1RATE · 6 Nov 2020 at 06:17

I really loved this. It is a shame they didn't take more time with it and develop a few of the other characters a bit further.

AndyCr15 · 6 Nov 2020 at 06:25

This wasn't really on my radar, but everyone that has watched it seems to be saying how good it is, so I guess I should check it out.

Mysterae_ said:
I took a punt on this as although I know how to play chess I'm quite crap at it!

How much is it actually about chess? I'm assuming it doesn't matter if you have zero interest in it, it's just good TV?

Stumble Bum · 6 Nov 2020 at 07:28

I'm 3 episodes in to this and it's brilliant. Very well made and a gripping watch.

Jester* · 6 Nov 2020 at 09:08

Binged it over a day.

Properly fantastic.

Deleted member 77746 · 6 Nov 2020 at 09:09

I’ll have to watch this. That trailer looks good.

hood1971 · 6 Nov 2020 at 11:11

Been really enjoying this. Just read that it is based on a Walter Tevis book. He also wrote The Hustler, Color Of Money and Man Who Fell To Earth, which I would recommend to anyone to read.

Deleted member 77746 · 6 Nov 2020 at 11:12

I'm 2 eps in and I am really enjoying it. What a great series so far.

timebomb26 · 6 Nov 2020 at 13:47

Finished this tonight and I’d say it’s the best thing I’ve watched on TV this year.

Deleted member 77746 · 7 Nov 2020 at 09:34

timebomb26 said:
Finished this tonight and I’d say it’s the best thing I’ve watched on TV this year.

I have to agree. Just finished the last ep there and what a series this is. Harmon smashed the acting!

Hades · 8 Nov 2020 at 03:54

I'm on the second episode. The main actress is superb.

ZG002 · 8 Nov 2020 at 16:23

Just finished it, myself and the wife thought it was great.

Best thing I've watched this year and maybe the best series I've seen on Netflix.

Well worth your time.

SideWinder · 8 Nov 2020 at 16:24

I felt a bit "chess overdose" by episode 5 so paused it. Acting is brilliant but yeah, couldn't gain momentum for the second half.

Maccy · 9 Nov 2020 at 09:04

Finished it in 2 days, really enjoyed this - one of the best short series I've seen in a long time!