I just noticed, in the last scene when Beth is in the car with her State Department chaparone, another game was played. He, handed her talking points and intinerary. They, in effect, wanted her to be a pawn of sorts, in the bigger game of the Cold War. Beth, however counters, handing back the talking points, and having the car stop and let her out. She is the queen, not a pawn, and the queen goes where she wants and does what she wants. Cool.
That is a stunning observation. When I saw that scene it struck me that this scene means something. I just couldn't pinpoint what. Your comment is the answer! Thanks.
And, if you notice, when she gets out to walk, there is a grid like Purolator overhead, just like a. Hessboard. Beth Harmon walks out from under the chess board and out into the world.
@@YushaR1993 Moreover, when she gets out to walk, did you notice that she is at first walking under a grid shaped grid shaped pergola... like a chess board, then, out into the open? More symbology for the "White Queen"... freedom.
I love how Beth and Alma had the mother-daughter relationship develop over time. They both had something that was missing in their life. Beth never felt connection with her mother, Alma had a miscarriage and never gotten the chance to be a mother. I'm glad they made something with their relationship that viewers could understand way they love each other the way that they do.
I'm surprised young Beth did not get more of a mention (Isla?) she was amazing, she conveyed so much without saying a word, really amazing. You would have thought she had been acting for decades, but that would be clearly impossible.
That basement experience is so profound. Geniuses are made in the bleakest, darkest, and remotest parts of society. Rarely could you find a genius built in a school. Geniuses grow and develop in silence. If Queen’s Gambit were to be retitled, it would be Basement.
"Geniuses are made in the bleakest, darkest, and remotest parts of society." That's ridiculous. Genius, whether it's playing the game of chess, a musical prodigy, or an astrophysics wunderkind, can spring from any environment that encourages development. You can't form a generalization about gifted people from one entertaining but fictional film.
idk man, geniuses can take a lot of opportunities from school. it exposes you to a lot of ideas and pushes you to do your best when otherwise you might have given up i don't think any one thing builds a genius, so school doesn't build a genius, yes, but neither does anything else. genius is part of the person, right, so a genius would take whatever they're given and work with it.
Malcolm Gladwell, in his book, “Outliers”, claims that geniuses, don’t have to be exceptionally brilliant, but must spend 10,000 hours at their craft to get to genius level. He never addresses what motivates someone to spend the 10,000 hours, instead of playing with friends, or watching tv. Mozart was shown off all over Europe, like a trained monkey. Bill Gates had access to a school computer in his teens. 10,000 hours makes sense to me, motivation & environment are all over the map, IMO.
@@buttercupstruelove340 Your statement is also ridiculous. Genius can spring anywhere. Period. You dont stop being one even if your environment doesnt encourage it.
unbelievable film/series. Writing, directing, costume, sets, make up, lighting, cast, music, video. This one checks all the boxes. Couldn't stop watching it . got through 5 episodes got 2 hours of sleep and woke up and finished it. Blew me away and i know nothing about chess.
You bastards! you overlooked the brilliant music. Imagine the "Queen's Gambit" without the music? You covered the wonderful cast, the writing the sets, direction, the make up, all deserving of recognition, but you left out the brilliant score.. I really would with draw it and re-edit it to give the a deserved nod... I leave the not even knowing the composers name...
One of the best Netflix series ever made. I would love a second season but not sure what it would be about. Fantastic series. I love this actress so much. We definitely could use a second season. With the popularity and it being number one show for like four or five months in a row, it definitely earns a second season.
There are many great chess players, throughout history, who would make for great character development stories. I would love to see some more series, based on various chess geniuses. Maybe once enough time passes, we will be lucky enough to find ourselves watching another person's character arc, through the battles of the obsessions of the game, and the struggle of genius.
There is not enough thank yous for this series. This series has helped me in numerous ways. To all the creators, performers and crew. THANK YOU THANK YOU!
I just realized why the name is queen’s gambit. Its all about the gambits (sacrifices) she made through out her journey. In the opening we gambit a pawn to win but she gambits her life to win
Anya is without doubt one of the most compellingly watchable actresses. Loved this series also because of the historical references. I grew up during the Cold War era and so many images and scenes in this movie remind me of that period. My elder brother taught me to play chess in the 1960s which gave me another point of entry into this story. Beth is a wonderful character emotionally complex and incredibly interesting and so so human. Best drama of recent times.
I think that Anya really was the crux of this series. She has a sweet other-worldy kind of look about her, and she presents herself in such a way, she's somebody that you'd like to get to know. I know I would.
One of the best shows I've ever watched. I think I've seen it around 20 times now. I love chess and I love what this show has done for the game. Every role is played to perfection, from Anya, Marriel, Thomas, all of them are just brilliant at the parts. Well done NetFlix 👏👏👏
I like the fact she came out okay at the end. I think that point is best illustrated during the scene where she gets the call from Benny, Harry, and the gang and they tell her they have been up all night studying her game with Borgov and offer her advice on how to beat him. The look on her face as she talks with Benny and Harry says it all. She knows she has friends who love her for who she is. For me, that is my favorite scene because it is the point where Beth realizes she's not alone. As Clarence tells George in It's a Wonderful Life, "No man is a failure who has friends."
Queen's Gambit is a brilliant piece of art and the best cinematic series ever produced anywhere. It owes its success to ALL the collaborators, whether in front or behind the camera, attaining perfection in their craft. Don't even consider a season 2, leave perfection alone!
The thing that struck me about the final episode where Beth is flashing back to the last few hours of her mother's life. How she tried one last time to get help only to be rejected by her father(?) and then as we approach the bridge again, her mother says "close your eyes". She realized her mom had given up and decided to take both of their lives. Beth survived.
We need more series like this. i love everything about it.. the cast, locations, specially the plot.. i like playing chess by the way.. this is perfect.. Thank you Netflix
I loved this mini series The Queen's Gambit. I also I enjoyed watching her adopted mom was depressed they became friends and helped the adopted mom to have a little money of her own by helping her out. It was fun to see the connection she had with her.
The Queen's Gambit made my Top Five TV viewing experiences of all-time. Included on this list is - Friday Night Lights, Dexter, Seinfeld & Southland. I'll put House & the original CSI: Crime Scene Investigation as coming in there as a close contender for the sixth slot (or second five).
Absolutely loved the show. One of the best i've EVER seen. Netflix did a brilliant job of "filling out" a fairly short novel (245 pages iirc). They removed one unpleasant bit at the beginning, thankfully. Although some parts dont exist in the book. geez i even have a Beth t-shirt :)
Here I am four years later watching this video. I really wish they would’ve talked about the cinematography of the show. It’s so beautiful the colors and the lighting and the way they made it look realistically 1960s and not like this over exaggerated Hollywood 1960s.
I really liked this show. I guess it was because I used to play a lot with my brother. It was a lot of fun. I started off winning most games until my brother started reading chess books and after a while he won most games. Drove me nuts but I still loved it. This series was unique and a really good story line. It was really well done overall. Kinda sad as well.
I watched the show. Got pretty slow during the last 3 of 7 episodes. Also, it would’ve been nice if this was somewhat of a true story… but it’s completely fabricated from fiction. Made bizarrely to look like some sort of documentary-series.
one of the best shows netflix has ever made
I'm watching it again
YES
Hands down
agreed
EVER!
This was a great series. I did not expect to enjoy a show about chess as much as I did.
The book was just as amazing
@@kendramills2138 That’s crazy how they can make chess so exciting
Same.
👉🔥🤮
Same
I just noticed, in the last scene when Beth is in the car with her State Department chaparone, another game was played. He, handed her talking points and intinerary. They, in effect, wanted her to be a pawn of sorts, in the bigger game of the Cold War. Beth, however counters, handing back the talking points, and having the car stop and let her out. She is the queen, not a pawn, and the queen goes where she wants and does what she wants. Cool.
wow that is so well said!
That is a stunning observation. When I saw that scene it struck me that this scene means something. I just couldn't pinpoint what. Your comment is the answer! Thanks.
And, if you notice, when she gets out to walk, there is a grid like Purolator overhead, just like a. Hessboard. Beth Harmon walks out from under the chess board and out into the world.
Brilliant observation
@@YushaR1993 Moreover, when she gets out to walk, did you notice that she is at first walking under a grid shaped grid shaped pergola... like a chess board, then, out into the open? More symbology for the "White Queen"... freedom.
I want more stories like this about the struggle of a woman genius.
Yes.
The woman part has nothing to do with the show’s greatness
@@taithangcong4704 -.-
The old clean style were amazing
@@taithangcong4704 i'm a girl and i'm agree, BUT the point is SHE was a great actor in this show and we fell in love with the story
I love how Beth and Alma had the mother-daughter relationship develop over time. They both had something that was missing in their life. Beth never felt connection with her mother, Alma had a miscarriage and never gotten the chance to be a mother. I'm glad they made something with their relationship that viewers could understand way they love each other the way that they do.
I'm surprised young Beth did not get more of a mention (Isla?) she was amazing, she conveyed so much without saying a word, really amazing. You would have thought she had been acting for decades, but that would be clearly impossible.
Yes she's Isla Johnston. Great Great young Actress.
That basement experience is so profound. Geniuses are made in the bleakest, darkest, and remotest parts of society. Rarely could you find a genius built in a school. Geniuses grow and develop in silence. If Queen’s Gambit were to be retitled, it would be Basement.
"Geniuses are made in the bleakest, darkest, and remotest parts of society." That's ridiculous. Genius, whether it's playing the game of chess, a musical prodigy, or an astrophysics wunderkind, can spring from any environment that encourages development. You can't form a generalization about gifted people from one entertaining but fictional film.
idk man, geniuses can take a lot of opportunities from school. it exposes you to a lot of ideas and pushes you to do your best when otherwise you might have given up
i don't think any one thing builds a genius, so school doesn't build a genius, yes, but neither does anything else. genius is part of the person, right, so a genius would take whatever they're given and work with it.
Malcolm Gladwell, in his book, “Outliers”, claims that geniuses, don’t have to be exceptionally brilliant, but must spend 10,000 hours at their craft to get to genius level. He never addresses what motivates someone to spend the 10,000 hours, instead of playing with friends, or watching tv. Mozart was shown off all over Europe, like a trained monkey. Bill Gates had access to a school computer in his teens. 10,000 hours makes sense to me, motivation & environment are all over the map, IMO.
@@buttercupstruelove340 Gates, Musk and many others came from the bleakest, darkest, and remotest parts of society so...............
@@buttercupstruelove340 Your statement is also ridiculous. Genius can spring anywhere. Period. You dont stop being one even if your environment doesnt encourage it.
What a brilliant show. Every single person working on each of the different pieces of the show did a spectacular job.
pun inteded using the word "pieces"? :D you earned my like!
unbelievable film/series. Writing, directing, costume, sets, make up, lighting, cast, music, video. This one checks all the boxes. Couldn't stop watching it . got through 5 episodes got 2 hours of sleep and woke up and finished it. Blew me away and i know nothing about chess.
You really feel like you lived through her life with her. So well made.
You bastards! you overlooked the brilliant music. Imagine the "Queen's Gambit" without the music?
You covered the wonderful cast, the writing the sets, direction, the make up, all deserving of recognition, but you left out the brilliant score.. I really would with draw it and re-edit it to give the a deserved nod... I leave the not even knowing the composers name...
One of the best Netflix series ever made. I would love a second season but not sure what it would be about. Fantastic series. I love this actress so much. We definitely could use a second season. With the popularity and it being number one show for like four or five months in a row, it definitely earns a second season.
It is a miniseries for a reason
I'm the same. I'd love to see where the Characters go next, but it's so perfect as it is, it may ruin the story.
There are many great chess players, throughout history, who would make for great character development stories. I would love to see some more series, based on various chess geniuses. Maybe once enough time passes, we will be lucky enough to find ourselves watching another person's character arc, through the battles of the obsessions of the game, and the struggle of genius.
It’s meant to be a mini-series, so I unfortunately don’t think there would be a second season
Everything about this series is perfect, it feels like the stars aligned for it.
This series should cure anyone who watches it and has ever thought “It’d be nice to be a genius.”
The supporting characters does have so much depth as well-I’d love to see a Jolene or Benny spinoff
I loved watching this BTS. Y'all really did a brilliant job. I started researching Chess and the masters who've played.
There is not enough thank yous for this series. This series has helped me in numerous ways. To all the creators, performers and crew. THANK YOU THANK YOU!
Ana Taylor Joy is a real life Queen👸
I just realized why the name is queen’s gambit. Its all about the gambits (sacrifices) she made through out her journey. In the opening we gambit a pawn to win but she gambits her life to win
my passion for chess was magnified after watching this show.....its a master piece
Anya is without doubt one of the most compellingly watchable actresses. Loved this series also because of the historical references. I grew up during the Cold War era and so many images and scenes in this movie remind me of that period. My elder brother taught me to play chess in the 1960s which gave me another point of entry into this story. Beth is a wonderful character emotionally complex and incredibly interesting and so so human. Best drama of recent times.
What Anya is saying from 5:10 to 6:31 got me goosebumps x.x
Edit: Everyone did a great job - just wanted to point that out too :)
Beautiful relationship, so special. Love, love Jolene & Beth.
Incredible series
I really wish they had mentioned Isla Johnston, she did a very good job too.
I think that Anya really was the crux of this series. She has a sweet other-worldy kind of look about her, and she presents herself in such a way, she's somebody that you'd like to get to know. I know I would.
This was a powerful, beautiful, extraordinary series. It was profound in its showing a girl grow into herself and become a imperfectly perfect human.
She looks amazing blonde
Why is Anya dressed like Marie Antoinette in pajamas in this
Just the sheer amount of incredible quality content Netflix puts out FOR FREE is astounding
Netflix isn't free
@@lovegold3225 but TH-cam is
@@lovegold3225 it is if you know where to find the shows for free. .lol
So much genius in this beautifully crafted series. Nice to see how it evolved.
I swear her accent sounds Scottish at times.
One of the best shows I've ever watched. I think I've seen it around 20 times now. I love chess and I love what this show has done for the game. Every role is played to perfection, from Anya, Marriel, Thomas, all of them are just brilliant at the parts. Well done NetFlix 👏👏👏
I like the fact she came out okay at the end. I think that point is best illustrated during the scene where she gets the call from Benny, Harry, and the gang and they tell her they have been up all night studying her game with Borgov and offer her advice on how to beat him. The look on her face as she talks with Benny and Harry says it all. She knows she has friends who love her for who she is. For me, that is my favorite scene because it is the point where Beth realizes she's not alone. As Clarence tells George in It's a Wonderful Life, "No man is a failure who has friends."
Queen's Gambit is a brilliant piece of art and the best cinematic series ever produced anywhere. It owes its success to ALL the collaborators, whether in front or behind the camera, attaining perfection in their craft.
Don't even consider a season 2, leave perfection alone!
I agree I think it would ruin it if they made a second season, but the 2nd season is coming in October so…
Tbh the most impressive thing I got from this is how when she first started she looked like a pawn and in the end she was dressed like a Queen
Rlly... Put of everything that this show has to offer thsts what you thought it was the most Impressive?
Wonderful documentary about a mini-series that was truly an epic.
Beth is not just a beautiful young woman but a genius in Chess. I completely love the story. I guess everybody can relate to this... 💯💟👍
God, this movie is a MASTERPIECE. Especially the emotional soundtrack.
Please show us the deleted scenes, especially with Jolene and Beth.
How can you beat this? One of my favorites of all time.
The thing that struck me about the final episode where Beth is flashing back to the last few hours of her mother's life. How she tried one last time to get help only to be rejected by her father(?) and then as we approach the bridge again, her mother says "close your eyes". She realized her mom had given up and decided to take both of their lives. Beth survived.
I can't wait to watch this again. I'm waiting for the Fall season 😍😍🔥🔥🔥
Why are you waiting for fall??
@@mukundkanodia8817 because wheater sucks
@@mukundkanodia8817 LOL. For the vibes. A cozy experience for myself!
@@hinduspl LOL
@@NallahBrown kk😂I fell ya!
We need more series like this. i love everything about it.. the cast, locations, specially the plot.. i like playing chess by the way.. this is perfect.. Thank you Netflix
Anya Taylor Joy is going to win an 2021 Emmy for her role in The Queens Gambit
well beth in yellowstone is amazing, so no matter what, beth wins
Too much about Russia. Not the right time to win.
This show is brilliant !
This show magnificent !!! I love it and it's perfect with season 1 ,not need season 2.
INTJ ♡ a cat who can understand languages & speak, will look crazy to all the other cats... Love the Bardot hair!
Made my heart drop thinking there was a new season for it
its based on my real life story so true genius
I loved this mini series The Queen's Gambit. I also I enjoyed watching her adopted mom was depressed they became friends and helped the adopted mom to have a little money of her own by helping her out. It was fun to see the connection she had with her.
but still no job paid for me only volunteership i have done as petrol police and nhs volunteer
What story
What acting
What direction place
What mind blowing chees
Al over your are genuine
Soooooo got me thru quarantine Thank you
okay fine, i'll watch the queens gambit again...
Anya Taylor-Joy became much more attractive as a red head and less make up.
One of the best limited series from Netflix!
Am I the only one about to rewatch this binge thru tonite?
This kind of shows are what inspire me to be actor great show
This and Generation 56K were 2 series that are typically not my cup of tea and I loved them. These behind the scenes should be on Netflix as well.
This show gave me chess addiction
ok why is anya wearing that wig?
I was wondering why Anya's face looks familiar. She was also in the film 'Last Night in Soho' lol
thank you netflix !!! this tv series is a masterpiece. may TQG win as many emmy's as possible. ATJ was outstanding.
15:34 agree and they showed it very well and lovely
this is great, as well as the book is. I know nothing about chess, but you go right into it. Wonderful!
Is she Lynda from peaky blinders 🤔
I have paid divorce for homeless tackled effectively by MCR security guard police officer bestselling author myself
Brilliant documentary for this amazing and unique series! Really incredible!
I know there wont be a season 2 but a season 2 where she defends her title against an even stronger possibly Norwegian GM would be amazing
please do an extended version with scenes that didnt make it in
This show allways brings couple tears in my eyes, so beautifuol and touching ❤
Make season 2 please.
Llyods and innocent 😜😇 nickname rishi righteous guy's and innocent 😇 kids 😍😍😍
The Queen's Gambit made my Top Five TV viewing experiences of all-time.
Included on this list is - Friday Night Lights, Dexter, Seinfeld & Southland.
I'll put House & the original CSI: Crime Scene Investigation as coming
in there as a close contender for the sixth slot (or second five).
make an animated series of "all tomorrow's" but don't ruin it.
Triple Y is my favourite actress. 😍
Absolutely loved the show. One of the best i've EVER seen. Netflix did a brilliant job of "filling out" a fairly short novel (245 pages iirc). They removed one unpleasant bit at the beginning, thankfully. Although some parts dont exist in the book. geez i even have a Beth t-shirt :)
If Your Reading This I Hope You Are Having A Good Day , God Bless You ! And Remember That You Matter ! 💕
Beth Harman was walking a fine line, chess was constantly throwing her a rope pulling her pulling her back from the abiss.
Anya Taylor-Joy ❤❤❤
is she elvira queen of the night?
aye waited long for this but im glad netflix stills shows us content of the shows we love
yeeey more queens gambit content
Here I am four years later watching this video. I really wish they would’ve talked about the cinematography of the show. It’s so beautiful the colors and the lighting and the way they made it look realistically 1960s and not like this over exaggerated Hollywood 1960s.
Why is just being released now? It's almost a year
Because in streaming or just now shows and movies live forever. It will be watched on Netflix again, enjoyed anew.
@@marzigeisha It's a rhetorical question actually, the reason they're doing this is to revive the hype around the show. It's just marketing.
This show is absolutely amazing. It makes playing chess so charming and elegant.
thomas also did an awesome job in the show godless. lol and he basically wears the same outfits
I really liked this show. I guess it was because I used to play a lot with my brother. It was a lot of fun. I started off winning most games until my brother started reading chess books and after a while he won most games. Drove me nuts but I still loved it.
This series was unique and a really good story line. It was really well done overall. Kinda sad as well.
50,s Paris, You don't get better than that.
I watched the show. Got pretty slow during the last 3 of 7 episodes. Also, it would’ve been nice if this was somewhat of a true story… but it’s completely fabricated from fiction. Made bizarrely to look like some sort of documentary-series.
This is true, some scientists experienced this problem with their own minds. Which is always active.
best series 💯
Ohh, I thought It is trailer for season 2...
ANYA LOOKS LIKE BJORK!
I'm loving her hair here! *-*
Just Brilliant!!!
We need the second
Not one to watch a series. I was hooked and I binged watched this. I was upset when it ended. Great writer.
In the last scene, where she sits down with the old man and asks him if he wants to play chess, she's thinking of Mr.Shaibel .