REACTING to * 1x7 The Queen's Gambit* THE FINAL MATCH!!! (First Time Watching) TV Shows

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James and Stella are reacting to 1x7 The Queen's Gambit "End Game" and Beth has one final match in Russia! She faces off in his own country againts the legendary Borgov with the help of all her friends and companions! Enjoy this first time watching The Queen's Gambit reaction!
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[@whitenoisereacts]

What was your favorite moment of the series??

[@aleksgj00]

The final ep, the support she got for the last match!!!!

[@geeza4529]

Definitely the moment she was finally able to play without the influence of drugs, the way she could clearly see the board on the ceiling was awesoome.

[@MariaMendez-ms9iq]

Fav. Moment when Beth goles back to the basement where she play with mr sheibel

[@MrWillsonx]

Not my favorite moment, but i absolutely love the way they introduced Borgov to the tournament. The delivery of the anouncer, like he is the pride of the soviet union. I love how they did that.

[@Kai-yi4ve]

I also loved when her team was helping via phone. Excellent series and reaction. Please check out “Wednesday” on Netflix.

[@celescole9918]

One of my favourite details is that she is dressed as a Queen chess piece at the end. Also, I am in love with the soundtrack of the final game. I can't count how many times I listened to it.

[@goldenageofdinosaurs7192]

Beth in the park is one of my favorite end scenes of any show. It fits her character so well.

[@kelseyquinn5726]

Also her green dress is meant to make her look like the pills she takes ! The whole progression is truly brilliant costume design!

[@belenpaccagnella183]

the outfits along the series are all about character development. She started dressed like a pawn, then like her pills and ends with the white queen. No wonder it won the Emmy for costume design.

[@CribNotes]

@@belenpaccagnella183 Not only was Beth dressed like a pawn early in the show, she also walked like a pawn - arms extended straight down her sides.

[@fredshare6816]

Me too...

[@kay-jay1581]

The ending is so touching. Beth coming back to play with the elder men enjoying chess. Just like Mr. Shaibel, it feels like she came full circle from episode 1.

[@drowner1]

Throughout the series, the show introduces various characters and in the audience we wonder: "Is this person going to try to destroy Beth?" We're apprehensive that everyone we meet is going to be an enemy. And then you get to this episode at the end of the series, and you realize that throughout her journey, Beth's only major enemy was the most formidable opponent imaginable: herself.

[@kay-jay1581]

For sure even Borgov was a really decent person and respect Beth as a chess player saw her as a tough person.

[@the_nikster1]

very well said! I felt the same way.

[@markus1351]

@@kay-jay1581 I mean not just borgov, even Luchenko was introduced with a book early on

[@nickgee461]

In the final scenes Beth is dressed as the White Queen - complete with the little bobble on the top of her cap - transformed from the relatively powerless pawn of the first episode. In chess a pawn can be promoted to a Queen if it's able to advance to the eighth rank from its starting position on the second rank, involving seven ranks inclusive. Beth does it in seven episodes.

[@whitenoisereacts]

Oh dang!!!

[@christiejanvier8476]

that's really really cool

[@Lydia-rb8so]

SHUT UP 🤯

[@echobucket]

Which she also does in the actual game, she sacrifices her queen, then checked his king with her rook and promotes her pawn to a new queen, even the game is symbolic.

[@bethd8007]

I was so happy when Moses Ingram got an Emmy nomination. Jolene was her first professional role. What a way to start a career

[@gemelwalters2942]

wow...this is my 3rd time watching the show and I did not even recognize her. She's now on a star wars series on Disney+ right? Good for her

[@whitenoisereacts]

Jeez! That’s insane!

[@baguettegott3409]

@@gemelwalters2942 Well, not good for her, because it's a Star Wars series. So obviously she's being dogpiled by racist hate messages from Star Wars fans. I hope she was prepared for that, and I hope the cash she gets for it is worth it. (I adore Star Wars, but tbh if I was an actor, I would not touch it with a ten foot pole. Harrassing actors off of the Internet and out of the profession seems to be the fandom's favourite past time ever since the prequels)

[@gemelwalters2942]

@@baguettegott3409 yea I read about it after making my comment here and looking up her roles. I feel like every fandom is becoming so unbearable, I don't even want to engage anyone anymore whether it's star wars fans, comic book movies or video games...It's the same divisive rhetoric. I stay off social media, the only thing I still use is youtube and twitter (not for long by the look of things). I just want to enjoy stories and have meaningful discourse whether we're in agreement or not...just be respectful. Sigh...Hopefully the actress doesn't let that keep her down, I'll certainly look forward to what she does next.

[@meoof5925]

something about how the men in the park were calling her "liza" (it's short for "elizaveta", which is the russian version of "elizabeth") just sounds so warm and affectionate, like she's a family member. i'm glad they actually put effort into russians sounding russian, it's rare to see

[@OrangePony75]

They went a little bit off-track with the México City scenes, tho. But hey, they got it mostly right!, the effort deserves appreciation.

[@airora_aerial]

Mr. Sheibel was the closest thing to a father figure in her life, which makes his death so much sadder.

[@whitenoisereacts]

YeahX it’s just absolutely terrible

[@JuliaCheri]

For another Anya Taylor-Joy movie I would recommend Emma (2020) it’s an adaptation of the Jane Austen novel and I absolutely love it! She’s brilliant as Emma. The whole movie is stunning, the cinematography, costumes, casting, everything is amazing. And it’s really funny too! I know you guys enjoyed Little Women and Pride and Prejudice so I think you’d appreciate this one as well 😇

[@JuliaCheri]

Also, I have to say I enjoyed you guys’ reaction to this series SO much 🙊 especially this last episode. I was clapping and cheering along with you guys 😇 it’s such a brilliant series

[@anac.r.1478]

yes, emma is amazing

[@kulka412]

Oh please, It's so good!

[@tomw4955]

thanks will be watching

[@jamesscanlan6240]

Yes, definitely read the book. You get to go through the chess matches and what Beth is thinking as she plays. The series is great because it follows the book so closely. It's one of the best adaptations I've ever seen.

[@charlize1253]

The final game against Borgov was designed by former real-life champion Gary Kasparov for the show. The first half, until Borgov adjourns, was patterned on a real championship game, but after the adjournment Kasparov redesigned the game so that it climaxes with a series of moves: Beth sacrifices her queen, then a few moves later, exchanges her pawn for a new queen. A pawn (the lowest piece on the board) becomes a queen, and Beth trades her old queen for a new queen, mirroring her journey.

[@cindyradavich9212]

Thanks you for the info! That explains so much!

[@thatkristiandude4048]

For anyone wonderimg what the game is, it's Patrick Wolff vs. Vassily Ivanchuk 1993

[@spaceseijo]

Your genuine enjoyment of the show is one of the best things about this reaction.

[@virgiliustancu9293]

Beth, because of the way her mother treated her as a mistake, believed that everyone sees her the same way and that no one cares or loves her. She thought that the world sees her only through the prism of chess and her value is only as a chess player. In this episode, she realizes that there were always people around her who cared about her as a person, appreciated her and tried to support her.

[@bogdanovak]

Love this series and you reactions! As a Russian I also really appreciate that they finally learned to cast proper Russian-speaking actors and also write Russians more multidimensionally, and not the evil-genius/kgb operative rubbish we were getting all these years.

[@stdwynwen]

The end scene (her dressed in white and the hat) is symbolic of her being the queen chess piece. Her getting out of the car and walking is her moving over the chess board just like the queen can move anywhere. So great.

[@v4vun]

May be because the show is highly acclaimed and rated, you think there must be a shocking ending or something very surprising, but no, it's just a wholesome well done ending

[@alyssonaugusto2714]

This final ep is majestic. One of my favorites shows for sure!

[@Coolguy6783]

Mr.shaibel scene always gets me! The music is great too! Cheers🎉

[@charlize1253]

Very minor point, but when Beth asks the State Department guy which department he's from, and he doesn't answer, it's a Cold War hint: he's CIA

[@the_nikster1]

my favorite thing about this series as a whole is that it never fell on the tropes that we expect for a drama like this. Beth was never abused at the orphanage, nobody ever took advantage of her; yet the show was still engaging throughout! the finale was like a warm hug after returning home from a stressful trip. I loved the moment when all Beth's friends came together to help her win and she finally realized she could do it without the drugs; she just needed to accept help from those who cared about her. thanks for an amazing reaction guys! I'd love it if you reacted to Wednesday; I could see the two of you having a great time with it ❤

[@whitenoisereacts]

Wednesday is up on Patreon now

[@the_nikster1]

@@whitenoisereacts nice! looking forward to it 😊

[@tomw4955]

You explained my feelings perfectly. How afraid I was that the Mom would become an abuser and just use her for the money and... it never happened. How Townes scene could have been entirely different yet they switched it up. And yeah it showed that you dont need these tropes to tell an engaging story. This show belongs in my pantheon of greatest of all time. IT utterly suprised me in its quality and story. (MadMen, Queens Gambit, Avatar (Cartoon both series), Arcane, Cyberpunk. The Expanse)

[@JodiesSideEye]

You two are so adorable lol. I loved your reactions to this final episode. I'm looking forward to the next series you two decide to react to.

[@whitenoisereacts]

Aww :) thanks

[@MattCantSpeakIt]

This is literally the best show I've ever seen. Everything about it was perfect. And the music... gawd, the music... I often listen to the soundtrack, it gives me goosebumps every time and a few of the pieces literally make me cry... this show was amazing.

[@sukij]

i loved this series sm! leaves you wanting more. also hope stella is on the channel more :) for future series, maybe anne with an e? also on netflix, strong young female lead, family drama, etc

[@whitenoisereacts]

Ok cool!!! Yeah, we plan on having her as much as possible

[@killinglonliness88]

@@whitenoisereacts I second Anne With An E, another show that will leave you wanting more, and so amazing, moving, and touching! Sadly cancelled after 3 seasons and we are hoping to petition for it to continue.

[@timelesslordkotahi]

During adjournments it is was quite legal to consult with others, and books overnight. With the age of the computer's adjournments changed because it was suddenly easy to cheat. Even a cellphone, if it goes off, you forfeit the match. . Now only a short break then the game continues till the finish.

[@trailrunplanet]

Every chess game was authentic thanks to Gary Kasparov being the chess consultant on the series even though they wanted him to play Borgov. The final game was a game that Ivanchuk played in 1993 to a draw, but Kasparov found the knight move that started the winning combination and was keeping to use in a game, but never did until his retirement. This means the final Beth Harmon game is adding new information to competitive chess theory. Kasparov coached Taylor Joy on moving pieces in long games and speed chess in the way that top chessplayers do so that the series would look authentic - even to chess players.

[@tomw4955]

This is stuff that I LOVE in cinema and Film making (or TV Shows) all these attention to detail and this labor of love that can go into a project. Amazing

[@Hutaru95]

I feel your excitement, I was like " why is this show so good, it's about chess" !! i didn't understand anything but i loved it so much

[@texashookem22]

1968 was at the height of the Cold War, the prospect of any Russians wanting to possibly defect is a major deal at the time, hence the DOD agent telling her to let him know if she receives any note or signal.

[@denniskinner]

7 episodes for 7 squares for a pawn in a chess game. In the final square pawn becomes a queen.

[@jenniferdarling6]

The true chessmasters are out in that little Park playing for fun and I'm very glad that this story ended with her being able to join them and really start her chess career ♟️❤️

[@kelseyquinn5726]

Or in jail 😂 that’s where my most talented chess player friends learned to play

[@ArethaVGuedes]

In the end, she go back to the begging, playing with an old sweet man.

[@Bekka_Noyb]

♥ that scene with the old grandmaster! 'Perfectly cast' - agreed! Like how, like the Russians, she got all that help, but ended up not using most of it, cuz Borgov did something unexpected. Made it more like her own individual win. Plus the return of the ceiling chess! ♥ 'This is so epic!' - agreed!

[@Puppy_Dough]

I SOBBED when I first watched the scene where all of her news stories were displayed in the basement, it's so touching! I'm glad she made sure that her biggest win would mention Mr. Shaibel. If you're still looking for shows to watch I cannot recommend Severance enough. It's genuinely one of the best shows on TV and has so many interesting directorial decisions, it blows my mind that it's the work of Ben Stiller! I've only ever seen maybe two reactions to it and it really deserves so much more attention. I think you'd definitely enjoy it.

[@peterlewis2178]

Plot Twist: this is actually a super hero show. It's just that instead of getting super strength or laser vision or something as a super power, she got chess visualization on the ceiling, and never realized it was actually a super power.

[@emmabruh]

This finale still makes me so emotional, it’s so insanely well-made from the way it’s filmed to the way it’s written, just everything is so so good

[@jean-louiscordieri9330]

If you guys plan more duo react, you may consider to do (if not seen yet) Fleabag, another short (2x6 episodes) serie which is really well written.

[@sallyatticum]

I believe they would LOVE Fleabag.

[@celescole9918]

Fleabag would be awesome!

[@kelseyquinn5726]

Plus the difference of guy and girl opinions on the different dynamics and interactions would be so good!

[@jorhanson8583]

Beth playing the old man in the park at the end felt like her paying her debt to Mr. Shaibel. Beths' move on the board against Borgov, pawn advances to become queen, brilliant. It's interesting that two of the best series in recent years (The Queens Gambit and Chernobyl) involve the Soviet Union. For 45 years, many people in the world were directly affected by the Cold War.

[@sallyatticum]

I've loved having Stella on the channel. I hope she comes back and watches Jessica Jones with you.

[@whitenoisereacts]

She definitely will :)

[@sallyatticum]

@@whitenoisereacts Excellent!

[@lazydk2654]

Even though I've only see a few things on this channel, namely atla. I'd say the addition af at least Stella, is great! While your usual up beat reaction and surface level analysis is good. I like the more in depth and nuanced perspective she was able to bring here. Also twice the hype and emotional expressions ☺

[@whitenoisereacts]

Thanks? Lol

[@tomwillcutts2918]

Chess is not like boxing - beating the World Champion in a Tournament (Moscow Invitational - a real tourney, btw) does not make you World Champion. It's just one game. To become World Champion, you must first earn the right to challenge the World Champion, beating out the other candidates in match play. And then after wading through the others - you then must beat the Champ in a full-blown match (many games) before you are crowned World Champion.

[@LeeCarlson]

These players represent The Soviet Union and as such are not "incredibly rich," though the State will continue to house and feed them while they do so. This is not like the modern Russian kleptocracy.

[@KaironQD]

I love how as the show reveals more about Beth's (doomed) Mom (btw, what a great actress!) she's talking about expecting to be alone and on your own in the end but ultimately it's the exact opposite: Beth learns that she's not alone, that she's surrounded by people who want her to succeed and who she can and should connect with. Also, if you're not all chess-ed out, how about "The Search for Bobby Fisher"? It's not a series, just a nice concise movie! (I am super looking forward to Chernobyl though!)

[@carlosylagan9592]

Among the many great things this show does is the lighting. The lighting throughout the show is some of the best I've ever seen. Watching it a 2nd time makes me appreciate it even more.

[@kschneyer]

The moment where she sees Scheibel’s clippings wall is the best. That moment where you realize that someone really loved you, but that it’s too late to return that love or even to thank them. Beth begins as a militant loner, out of trauma and self-defense. She cannot accept love - not from Harry, not from Benny, not even really from Alma. Jolene is the one who shows her what she’s missing, and then Scheibel’s basement, and then finally the team of her friends helping her through that last game, even in this most individualistic of pursuits, chess. The arc of this story is, “Beth Harmon learns to have the courage to love.”

[@laurajaynenolan2149]

I honestly don’t think I would change a single thing about this show, it was truly beautiful 😊

[@znachkiznachki5352]

"Harry Beltick with a gun" is probably from the movie 'The Old Guard'. I think it's based on a comic book. I liked the movie, and there was talk of more, but I don't know if that is happening.

[@jlerrickson]

Your unrestrained joy at this finale made me laugh until I had tears in my eyes - I'm so happy you two enjoyed this show so much 💖

[@anonymes2884]

Same. Watching Stella realise what was happening as Beth sees the board was joyous in itself - those "pure" moments are kind of the zenith of what reactions can be for me.

[@baguettegott3409]

Interesting that you were suspicious of the Russian players. I didn't feel like it was US vs USSR, I actually took the ending as really positive on the Russian passion for chess. They were all respectful and supportive. And it also validated their strategy of playing together as a team, rather than wanting to do it all by yourself. The only person standing in the way was the ridiculous government agent, who couldn't see the games as a fair contest of the minds, but only as an expression of the international conflict and an opportunity to establish dominance.

[@ikeeneye]

Anne With an E is not limited but it's one of my favorite period pieces Netflix has done and I think you both would really enjoy it ~

[@etherealdreamer1]

Yesss one of my fav series of all time tbh

[@killinglonliness88]

It sadly IS limited because they were supposed to have a 4th season and it was cancelled, the show is left on a shitty cliff-hanger and I hate it. There's a petition to get the show finished you should sign if you enjoy the show.

[@ikeeneye]

@@killinglonliness88 True - it's really depressing to think of it that way e.e

[@hayley3025]

Oh I so agree James and Stella should watch Anne with an E

[@LeeCarlson]

Jolene was more of an actual sister to Beth than just a friend.

[@jesusfernandez8677]

This show is so amazing, prefect writing from beginning to end, I recommend Godless, from the same creator equally great

[@FredHenry1850]

When she visited the orphanage basement and saw how much she meant to Mr. Shaibel, and broke down looking at the old picture of them in Jolene's car, I, like many other people, also broken down with tears. She remembered where she came from and regained her reason and love of the game of chess. She made sure to stress the importance of Mr. Shaibel when talking to the press in Moscow. I love that aspect of the story. We all come from some place. Let us not forget the people who helped us when we were small, and down and out.

[@eugenemillarfarley5504]

Your reaction is so fun to watch! I’m so glad that you guys enjoyed this show so much! I watched the whole show in one sitting, pulled an all-nighter to watch it and everything; it’s a perfect show!

[@kay-jay1581]

Yeah Benny spoke about Russians. When it comes to chess they have a culture of more collectivism than individualism. They welcome each other’s help and work as a group to beat strong opponents. The Players have to memorize strategies. If they were reading notes or getting help from the audience during a match then that’s consider cheating.

[@angyliv8040]

Anya Taylor-joy has a very interesting life. She is English and spaniard descend. She lived in te USA then moved to Argentina. Her first language is Spanish. The he moved to England. She is so special. Also to become an international actress. The fact that she understands everything in the Mexico episode it’s funny. It’s the perfect cast for this awesome show.

[@kristinawrites238]

Honestly the best mini series I have watched in years, and your expressions through the entire episode were amazing. It’s such a satisfying ending, on every level. Luchenko & Borgov we’re so great, and you can see they’re both really happy for her to have won.

[@KERRYPIKE]

The Queen's Gambit is a great series, and this episode is very amazing.

[@josephmorneau4339]

Almost no one was "incredibly rich" in the USSR but top chess talent was likely treated as well or better than top Olympic athletes back then.

[@andyd3447]

This was just so so Good. Im really glad Anya Taylor-Joy won the golden globe for this role.

[@natashag863]

Harry with a gun was probably from The Old Guard, where he played a bad guy.

[@geraldkramer267]

This series was created and directed by Scott Frank. Another series on Netflix created and directed by him is "Godless". Michelle Dockery (Downton Abbey) and Jeff Daniels star along with the guy who plays Benny in The Queens Gambit. Its a western, but the series is superb with great acting, cinematography, and story telling. Well worth watching like QG.

[@Pixelologist]

Stella's sheer, unbridled joy at the end made me smile from ear to ear and was exactly the way *I* felt the first time I watched this crazy good series.

[@kelseyquinn5726]

You guys should watch Mad Men (even if it’s not filmed for us and you just watch it) the 60s aesthetic and satisfying dialogue and character development is incredible. Even though it’s not a limited series the storyline doesn’t meander because it was written with the end scene in mind and always meant to only showcase a specific period of time

[@submandave1125]

The whole defection drama angle is totally lost on you kids. Every USSR sports or cultural interaction in the '60s, '70s, and '80s not only carried with it the possibility of a high profile Soviet defecting to the West, but included the active work by CIA, MI6, and other intelligence agencies to try and purposefully create favorable circumstances and incentives to do so. This was part and parcel to the political brinksmanship of the Cold War and plays an active role in many period dramas (for example, the entire premise for the 1986 musical Chess is the defection of a Soviet chess player and their efforts to get him back).

[@cajunsushi]

Tears in my eyes, every time I see this series, it gets me. I grew up in the sixties with the music and learned to play chess in the third grade from a classmate. I wanted a second season but I guess the producers felt you can’t improve on perfection. Kudos to you two for your heartfelt reaction.

[@Majoofi]

The word Stella is looking for is Diagetic, or non-diagetic. Diatonic is a type of musical scale.

[@stellaa_rrose]

Yes yes yes yes yes I totally knew that😁

[@Bekka_Noyb]

Love to see you guys check out - Extraordinary Attorney Woo

[@hika_ariel]

In my country the title was translated as "The Queen of Chess", as the piece but obviously referring to Beth herself too, which honestly I love

[@peterlewis2178]

You should have a permanent slot on this channel for limited series or cancelled/finished shows that only have 1 or 2 seasons. It would be a great way to get around to more shows that might not normally get much of a spotlight just because there are more popular shows that have way more seasons. On that note, I might as well throw in my hat again for 11.22.63. It's a really good underrated limited series on Hulu based on a Stephen King novel, and it's set in a similar time period as this show, and since you liked the period aspect of this, I think you would like it in that as well.

[@augustus7975]

You should watch Wednesday! It’s worth a peek! ;)

[@whitenoisereacts]

On Patreon now :)

[@augustus7975]

@@whitenoisereacts Btw, this is my first reaction to The Queen Gambit's finale, too! I felt the same way about the ending! Glorious! 🤩

[@MariaMendez-ms9iq]

Chernovil is aaaamazing too

[@johnk8525]

The chessboard she imagines was the original chessboard she played in the basement

[@wasntit5o594]

You should watch Dark now, I think you would love it

[@lindsayh5578]

This show was fantastic! I loved every minute of it! I bet you guys would like Chernobyl the hbo miniseries, if you do watch it I recommend listening if to the podcast that accompanied it. Each episode breaks down what happened and what they changed.

[@grubby124]

I would love, love, LOVE to see you and Stella react to Hawkeye. Seems to me that would be right up your alley. I really enjoyed watching the two of you reacting to this series (one of the best series of all time, IMO), but I think the two of you watching Hawkeye might be even more enjoyable. Subscribed.

[@grubby124]

Check out the replies to this comment. You have a scammer lurking on your site that you need to delete and block! Love the reactions of both of you, btw.

[@garybrockie6327]

A movie I can Highly recommend is “Searching for Bobby Fischer”. It’s based on a real child chess prodigy.

[@louisle2606]

I really enjoyed your reactions to this show! I personally would be very happy to watch another series with you two :)

[@whitenoisereacts]

Any suggestions?

[@louisle2606]

@@whitenoisereacts So I recently watched the french series LUPIN and it was amazing!! There's two seasons so far and I binged watched both in not even two days. I just loved everything about it so I definitely recommend it! It has an amazing storyline (there are lots of twists and you'll find out the reasons behind every single scene thoughout the show), the soundtrack is great and there's action as well as comedy and heartwarming sequences. I genuinely think you two would really enjoy the show! :)

[@alienepereira4138]

OMG, I absolutely love yours reactions, you guys shoud do this more!!

[@whitenoisereacts]

Thank you so much :)

[@sallyatticum]

I think you would love Fleabag. Only two short seasons. Emotional tone runs the gamut. A wonderful cast, led and written by the brilliant Phoebe Waller-Bridge, based on her one-woman stage show. Coming out this weekend is Litvenenko, which is a miniseries starring David Tennant in the title role, a true story about the assassination of a former KGB agent in London and his widow's mission to find justice.

[@laupeix]

Great reaction. Thanh you, You would love the series Fleabag,

[@sheeps1495]

I had exactly the same reaction as you guys. I just loved it so much. At the end, the old man she sat down with was a real Russian Chess Champion. Unfortunately, I don’t know his name. Many thanks for this, I loved rewatching this with you both!

[@oksanaboiko4111]

No, no, he is an actor - Juozas Budraitis. He is from Lithuania, but quite famous in Russia!

[@sheeps1495]

Ohhh I see. Apologies, someone else told me he was a chess player. Thanks for clarifying😬

[@lc8155]

Another great reaction. Thanks!

[@florenciohernandezjr.2556]

Final episode is perfect. Love the ending of her going to the park.

[@jlin592]

I’ve been looking forward to this reaction! The queens gambit is SUCH a good show, and your genuine reactions are so satisfying to watch ❤

[@gobyg-major2057]

Diagetic music (source music) is music that’s part of the fictional world, while incidental music (underscoring) is heard by the viewer…..

[@swapnilvalvi8601]

You guys should react to the Movie Pawn Sacrifice. It's Based on Bobby Fischer's Journey.

[@gemelwalters2942]

Chernobyl is a great watch, while not the wholesome kind it's still a gripping story. There aren't many limited series like Queens Gambit which is unfortunate. Because the creators don't have to worry about retaining an audience for 2 or 3 more seasons in a limited series, the tight storytelling is always so good.

[@laurajaynenolan2149]

Her outfit at the end makes her look like the Queen piece! I love it 🥰

[@whitenoisereacts]

Oh shoot!!! That’s terrible

[@sarah.the.clumsy]

The harry Beltick (sp) with a gun thumbnail. I think it's probably from a movie called The Devil all the Time

[@thirteen9799]

Please watch BBC Sherlock next!!

[@jerryfoust3860]

It was about someone with trauma and loss finding peace and happiness. Healing.

[@dreamingbymyshelf]

The Harry Melling gun picture is probably from The Devil All the Time

[@seekermel3079]

This reaction, like the final episode, didn’t disappoint! I just finished Andor and am gobsmacked. A bit of a slow build, then OMG. I think you’d dig it. No Star Wars love or knowledge required.

[@andrewvidmar3488]

why dont you guys watch the umbrella academy, lucifer fate the winx saga so something like that if either of you guys havent seen them because they are all amazing please let me know what you think thanks

[@oksanaboiko4111]

I love that show! Everything about it: music, acting, cast, the story! So good! And the creators did such a good job to show the ambiance correctly. For example, that clock on Beth's bedside table in the hotel room in Russia. My parents got the same clock as a present for their wedding in 1975!!! It still works, by the way. 😊 And they actually invited some Russian actors for those tiny roles of old men in the park, one of them is quite famous in Russia, though he is from Lithuania, his name is Juozas Budraitis. Thank you for your reaction, it was fun to rewatch it with you!

[@piuphew9709]

this was the best react i watched to queens gambit. well done

[@whitenoisereacts]

Thank you so much!!

[@kiarya7939]

Still pushing for you to watch Firefly together!!!!

[@MrRomulus23]

This is one of my favorite TV shows of all time. I cry every time when I watch the last episode and it was so wholesome to see you two watch it for the first time. And how you have cried out in joy at the end of the episode ... awww! Thank you for this incredible journey over the last weeks. Thank you!

It takes seven moves to get to the opponent's end line, where a pawn can turn into a queen. What beth does in the game. Therefore seven episodes. There are other chess references. Beth looks like the white queen at the end. It's the first time she's played the Queen's Gambit; she's never done it, let alone taken it, in any episode before. This series is extraordinary, never to be fully grasped on first viewing.

[@Bl4ckDoT_]

Stella should start her own channel; I think she hits the mark on a lot of angles that make a good reactor.

[@thomasmain5986]

Her Russian opponent's have a choice win or take a vacation in the gulag of their choice.