The Queen's Gambit (Series Review)
Title: The Queen's Gambit
Genre: Period Drama
Language: English
Episodes: 7
Season: 1
Released: October 23, 2020
Network: Netflix
Rating: 4.4/5
Synopsis:
Story revolves around an orphan chess prodigy, Beth Harman. She slowly becomes a drug and alcohol addict while trying to evolve as the world's greatest chess player. She is also struggling with her emotional problems.
Review:
The Queen’s Gambit is an American series based on the book of the same name by Walter Tevis. I’m a huge admirer of chess game (well…admirer only). This is the main reason I chose this show to watch and it just spellbound me beyond my expectations.
Beth Harman (Anya Taylor-Joy) – is an orphan. Her talent in chess game is just inexplicable. Her imaginative play on the ceiling clearly express her passionate feelings towards chess. She is a scrupulous choice for this role.
Her acting and the way she plays chess games are elaborate. She is the real queen of this show.
Her clear view about the game and new strategies are captivating. Her imaginative plays on ceiling are mesmeric visuals to fall for. And those are my most favourite scenes too.
Mr. Shaibel (Bill Camp) – is a custodian of Methuen home for girls. He is very good chess player who teaches chess game to Beth.
Every single one is perfect for their roles. Especially Harry Melling, Jacob Fortune-Lloyd, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Marcin Dorociński and also Moses Ingram.
Music by Carlos Rafael Rivera, perfectly retains the audiences' tension for the game.
Direction and cinematography works is flawless.
Overall, this series is an ingenious show that entices every one's curiosity to hitch with its diegesis.
I highly recommend this series to all the chess aficionados and also to the lovers of fast paced good stories.
Happy watching!!!
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