The Queens Gambit is superb!

[binkyblinky]

I just love it. I love how despite almost hiding behind a pillow out of concern for her, there are no bad people out to get her.
She is genuinely loved by the small group of friends and admirers. It's so sad watching her addiction, but I just love her.
Started it yesterday and not long left in the last episode. What shall I watch next

I agree - loved it as well. I was so worried that the strangely quiet old caretaker was going to be abusive but he turned out to be a sweetheart! Apparently the book is rather a disappointment if you are thinking of reading it.

Thought it was marvellous, interesting and entertaining but not superficial. An insight into another time and another world. The love and attention to detail that went into the sets and costumes set it apart. Perfect TV for me.

I completely agree - loved it for all the reasons you guys have mentioned.

I've given my 67 year old mum my Netflix login to watch it, she's on episode 4 already!

Have you tried the Marvellous Mrs Maisel on prime?

I've given my 67 year old mum my Netflix login to watch it, she's on episode 4 already!

Oh, goodness OP, are you sure this was a good idea - I'm 67 and never stray beyond BBC soaps and Pointless. Is she in good health?? This might be a bit beyond her, all those chess moves.

@PinkyParrot what's your point?

@binkyblinky

I've given my 67 year old mum my Netflix login to watch it, she's on episode 4 already!

she might watch tiger king next

Oh, goodness OP, are you sure this was a good idea - I'm 67 and never stray beyond BBC soaps and Pointless. Is she in good health?? This might be a bit beyond her, all those chess moves

Don't forget Countdown!

I love that Queen's Gambit doesn't feature a young woman who has been raped/murdered/mutilated.

Couldn't agree more. At each turn, when you thought someone was going to wreak havoc on her, it didn't happen! That, amongst other things, gave it polish and finesse. Just goes to show how we have been brainwashed by ITV premier dramas.
It was tender and beautiful. The best thing I have seen for decades... so, what's next?
I'll Google Mrs Maisel

What does her age have to do with it?

Haven't seen it yet, but have had it thoroughly recommended to me by my daughter.
Even DH - a keen chess player who represents the county - has read an article in one of his chess related magazines* which has praised the realism of the chess shown.
Which pleased my daughter.

*I assume they're chess magazines; they certainly mention pawn and mating positions...

@PinkyParrot my mum was born in 1953. The character is the same age more or less as my mum. She is 9 at the start of the series.

Yes, the fashions and cities look very accurate for their time.

Just watched this over the last week. Absolutely loved all the scenery and the clothes, it was visually stunning. I was initially really drawn in by the storyline after the first few episodes it sort of ran out of steam a bit and started to drag.

Loved it too and loved how it ended - the team of friends around her

Love TQG. I just found it so well written and compelling. ❤️

Loved it too.

Loved it too - it really is “different”. So refreshing that it was about a strong, but slightly damaged woman - who wasn’t taken advantage of, who had a great support network around her, where for once it wasn’t about how will the girl win the guy. The scene where she is part way through her match with the Russian (I think - I watched it a couple of months ago) and she phones the guy who is played by Thomas Brodie Sangster - and all the men are at his place and giving her tips and helps! It warmed the cockles of my heart!!!

I have watched it 3 times now. Absolutely brilliant.

I loved it, wasn't expecting to like it at all. My 75 yo Mum loved it too.

I loved it too, the lead actress is enchanting looking. Loved the sixties style and the beautiful buildings. Would have liked to see more of the caretaker and some other characters though.

@muckypaws

I agree - loved it as well. I was so worried that the strangely quiet old caretaker was going to be abusive but he turned out to be a sweetheart! Apparently the book is rather a disappointment if you are thinking of reading it.

Dont agree about the book, the tv show is very close to the book, i found a really good read

I can't get over how beautiful Anna Taylor-Joy is in it. The sixties look really suits her. Her eyes are extraordinary.

I can't get over Love Actually boy being 30 with a wispy moustache either 😂

@TheOnlyLivingBoyInNewCross
Also Harry Potter's Dudley Dursley really skinny.
Tbh ATJ looks amazing in any costume.Emma had the most beautiful costumes as well