When Netflix make mistakes you get Another Life and Rebecca.....and when they are on top of their game they buy The Expanse, make Stranger Things and The Queen's Gambit!
Whoever picked this book up and decided to pitch the idea to them is a genius. There was nothing about it I didn't like - the direction was flawless, the cinematography a delight and Isla Johnston, as the young Beth Harmon, and Anya Taylor-Joy are a credit to their craft. I even had tears in my eyes as I watched the last episode. Part social commentary on 60s small town America, as well as breaking into the male dominated world of chess while battling your inner demons, I loved it. I loved everything about it! And the playing out of the chess moves on the ceiling was what CGI was made for!
Take note Netflix - please try and pick better projects like this instead of making films that were executed far better by a past master....
Review of The Queen's Gambit
