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So.. As I am on the verge of making a set on limited series, I thought it would be nice to talk about one of the most well-crafted shows ever made.
The Queen's Gambit is a 2020 American Psychological Period Drama Miniseries Written and Directed By Scott Frank. It aired on Netflix on 23rd October and Stars Anya Taylor-Joy as Elizabeth Harmon, an orphan who is a genius teen Chess Prodigy in mid-1950s and the series goes on as her life takes drastic turns as she tries to hold onto her talent.
This is a story about intelligence. An art of leaving the darkest parts of your life behind in order to achieve something great.. subtly and wonderfully shown. This show is one of the most electrifying viewing experience I've ever had.. on any platform. It's perfectly paced, not too long or short, exceptionally executed. To turn a game like chess which is boring to most of the people (in my defense It's not, but accept it guys, when people say chess we see atleast one eyeroll ad two sighs) into something so interesting and dramatic is done by someone with great experience. Scott Frank has made a mark with his screenplays over the last few decades.. and with this.. he just raised his bar. And the best thing about the series is Anya Taylor-Joy, whose performance is captivating and strong and was perfectly cast.
With an awesome soundtrack and directing.... This series is undoubtedly the best thing happened in 2020.
Guys it's a mini series.. which means it doesn't have another season. So if you haven't watched it please check it out. It's absolutely phenomenal.
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I watched this when it first came out and rewatched it again last week, and I still believe it is one of the greatest miniseries to ever be made. Everything about this show is brilliant. From its imagery to its masterclass portrayal of Chess to a stunning performance from a stellar cast, The Queen's Gambit never fails to impress.
Anya Taylor-Joy is quickly progressing to become one of my favourite working actors today. She manages to portray the brilliantness of her character Beth Harmon in a way that is both relatable and intimidating. Her journey throughout the seven episodes of this show is presented smoothly and realistically, as you get to see her grow and become more integrated into the world of Chess.
The symbolism in this show is also particularly incredible. With each episode Beth moves one square across the Chess board, starting out as a measly pawn and ending up as a powerful queen. Her clothing choices both reflect where she stands with her personal dilemmas as well as her position on the board.
The other characters are also written very well. Thomas Brodie-Sangster and Marielle Heller both gave great performances and portrayed interesting characters. The way in which they influence Beth in her journey is a combination of brilliant writing and beautiful execution.
Furthermore, the show also deals with several topics such as addiction, grief and loneliness. I felt that they were depicted very realistically and in a much better way than other media tend to handle them. These issues made the characters more likeable and intriguing to watch. The aesthetic of the 50s and 60s was also another enjoyable factor for me. I loved everything about it from the music to the set designs.
I have been considering reading the book that this show is based on for a while and I think I might pick it up soon. I just can't get enough of it. I highly recommend it to you all and I would absolutely love to see more shows like this in the future.
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