The series ‘The Queen’s Gambit’ has slowly made it’s path to Netflix’s Top 10 list and has become one of the most-watched shows on Netflix right now. The limited series has been taken from Walter Tevis’s 1983 novel “The Queen’s Gambit “. The miniseries stars Anya Taylor-Joy who is a chess prodigy.
Here are few reasons for which the series has become the number #1:
• The character developments for even the minor characters were well-thought-out. All the characters acted so well that audiences immediately form an emotional connection with most of them.
• Anya Taylor-Joy’s amazing performance has made her become a top acting talent. She shines brilliantly as Beth Harmon a chess playing prodigy.
• Marielle Heller is known more for her directing work than her acting roles. But she’s pitch-perfect as Beth’s adoptive mother Alma Wheatley, turning in a funny and empathetic performance.
• The cinematography is done by Steven Meizler which is great with some very impressive scene transitions.
• The series is created by Scott Frank who directed some iconic movies like ‘Marley & Me,’ ‘Logan’, and ‘Minority Report’. Before creating the series he adapted the book for long. The series is directed like a movie.
• The costumes and set design makes the atmosphere and the tone of the show richer.
• The Queen’s Gambit oozes style, with every costume choice expertly handled by costume designer Gabriele Binder.
• The background music of the series is also too good and makes heart beats faster.
If you’re thinking of watching this show, just do it, you won’t be disappointed.
