The queens gambit

[Gingercream]

Just finished this and absolutely loved it. Never thought I’d be so interested in chess! Loved the costumes and staging as well as the story.

 

[BustySinclair]

Loved it!! Finished it in 2 evenings. Never been interested in Chess but really really enjoyed it - if you’re thinking of watching it but are put off by the chess... don’t worry it’s still good!

 

[LittleMy]

Don't get me wrong I loved the show, the styling, the acting, all superb. But I just never warmed to Beth. Found her to be needlessly mean to a lot of people. Especially the young Russian boy she played, and Harry.

Spoiler: spoiler

I was intrigued by the Cleo character. Saw a theory on Reddit that she could've been KGB.

I don’t know if it was intentional or not, but while watching I had the impression that Beth was on the autism spectrum.

 

[MotherofDragons]

Just finished it all. Need a season 2. The times she treated people badly were more to do with grief. Loved her friendship with Jolene. I think this could be a real winner with netflix. I now have an interest in chess I would like a few more seasons. Need to find out about her father and so much more.

Couldn’t disagree more, it was perfect as a limited series I think if they made more episodes it would ruin it!

 

[50sGirl]

Really enjoyed the series!! Loved the bit where all her friends were surrounded by the radio/phone during the final tournament

It would be interesting to see a second series

I’m not sure if I want a second series. It was perfect as it was and I fear a second series could ruin it.

 

[Flowergirl123]

I watched the whole thing through but struggled to understand why everyone loved it so much. I felt the same I do while watching the Titanic - like something really bad is going to happen. She was just a car crash and I couldn’t warm to her at all. I usually have to be rooting for a character to enjoy a show and the way she left Mr Shaibel, only ever asking him for the $5 she needed to enter the contest, never paying him back, never writing or visiting him just broke my heart.

 

[mrsports]

This is gonna win many awards. Beautiful story telling!!

 

[La_frenchie]

Stunning filmography, gorgeous wardrobe and the lead actress is superb. Having played chess only once, I wish I was more clued up watching the chess moves.

 

[MotherofDragons]

Started this last night and 4 episodes in, sooo good I love it. I didn't realise that the world of chess was so exhilerating!

 

[bubbadabut]

Don't get me wrong I loved the show, the styling, the acting, all superb. But I just never warmed to Beth. Found her to be needlessly mean to a lot of people. Especially the young Russian boy she played, and Harry.

Spoiler: spoiler

I was intrigued by the Cleo character. Saw a theory on Reddit that she could've been KGB.

 

[jazyblu]

Also just finished this, great watch!

 

[CheshireLove]

Loved it. Anya Taylor-Joy was perfect and I feel that this is her real big break.

 

[ProphecyGirl]

Really enjoyed the series!! Loved the bit where all her friends were surrounded by the radio/phone during the final tournament

It would be interesting to see a second series

 

[Web30]

I loved it, although I was waiting for something bad to happen to her, like get attacked or something.
That says more about what I normally watch then the show though.

 

[cosmo girl]

Just finished it all. Need a season 2. The times she treated people badly were more to do with grief. Loved her friendship with Jolene. I think this could be a real winner with netflix. I now have an interest in chess I would like a few more seasons. Need to find out about her father and so much more.

 

[Saddlesoap]

Definitely no more series please! I hate when shows create a second (third, fourth...) run just for the sake of it. Ruins it for me.

 

[LyraBalaqua]

I don’t see what a second series could bring, it’s all been covered in series 1.

 

[Londonsays]

Unpopular opinion but didn’t enjoy it and I didn’t finish it, I’ve last episode to watch and I know I won’t watch it. Heard such good reviews of it but I just couldn’t get into it.

 

[LyraBalaqua]

Loved it!, watched it by myself first time and then again with my Husband who also thoroughly enjoyed it.

 

[bexgreen1983]

I’ll be starting ep 5 tonight. Enjoying it because it’s a little bit different.

yeah it is - I finished it last night and thoroughly enjoyed it