The Cost of Genius: Inside The Queen's Gambit | Netflix

[@mevalemadre6223]

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.

[@jennab8960]

wow that is so well said!

[@tamannachandel6663]

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.

[@mevalemadre6223]

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.

[@YushaR2905]

Brilliant observation

[@mevalemadre6223]

@@YushaR2905 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.

[@stephaniepolakoff8085]

one of the best shows netflix has ever made

[@NallahBrown]

I'm watching it again

[@landismithCOJ]

YES

[@barnacleboi2595]

Hands down

[@villanelles_suit7271]

agreed

[@tanvis4534]

EVER!

[@jayf8871]

This was a great series. I did not expect to enjoy a show about chess as much as I did.

[@kendramills2138]

The book was just as amazing

[@jayf8871]

@@kendramills2138 That’s crazy how they can make chess so exciting

[@tanvis4534]

Same.

[@VictorRivera-yw2xi]

👉🔥🤮

[@kxngs4f35]

Same

[@SannaJankarin]

I want more stories like this about the struggle of a woman genius.

[@Nottheone480]

Yes.

[@taithangcong4704]

The woman part has nothing to do with the show’s greatness

[@SannaJankarin]

@@taithangcong4704 -.-

[@caramelgirl6962]

The old clean style were amazing

[@caramelgirl6962]

@@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

[@whitesun264]

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.

[@Billie0708]

Yes she's Isla Johnston. Great Great young Actress.

[@wizardrusso101]

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.

[@Blindniko]

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.

[@user-rx9ne3dr6h]

You really feel like you lived through her life with her. So well made.

[@sherim.3026]

What a brilliant show. Every single person working on each of the different pieces of the show did a spectacular job.

[@totalhysteria]

pun inteded using the word "pieces"? :D you earned my like!

[@krister6160]

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.

[@buttercupstruelove340]

"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.

[@elisem4489]

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.

[@danbev8542]

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.

[@alarmservicepros]

@@buttercupstruelove340 Gates, Musk and many others came from the bleakest, darkest, and remotest parts of society so...............

[@redefinedliving5974]

@@buttercupstruelove340 Your statement is also ridiculous. Genius can spring anywhere. Period. You dont stop being one even if your environment doesnt encourage it.

[@lilypond5158]

Everything about this series is perfect, it feels like the stars aligned for it.

[@The_Primary_Axiom]

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.

[@p4py537]

It is a miniseries for a reason

[@TheSavagederek]

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.

[@Inertia888]

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.

[@brysonfreeman7226]

It’s meant to be a mini-series, so I unfortunately don’t think there would be a second season

[@nicolejanine4060]

The supporting characters does have so much depth as well-I’d love to see a Jolene or Benny spinoff

[@Mediumal]

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.

[@soniafiordalisio962]

Beautiful relationship, so special. Love, love Jolene & Beth.

[@lydiatingey3773]

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.

[@itinerantpatriot1196]

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."

[@BenulChen]

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

[@DionIvel]

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 :)

[@marzigeisha]

This was a powerful, beautiful, extraordinary series. It was profound in its showing a girl grow into herself and become a imperfectly perfect human.

[@angelacarleton9575]

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.

[@MADHIKER777]

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!

[@halalola432]

I agree I think it would ruin it if they made a second season, but the 2nd season is coming in October so…

[@carrickrichards2457]

So much genius in this beautifully crafted series. Nice to see how it evolved.

[@Moiselle555]

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... 💯💟👍

[@swimbait1]

How can you beat this? One of my favorites of all time.

[@soniafiordalisio962]

Mr.Shaibel

[@TheSavagederek]

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 👏👏👏

[@chadmorales9373]

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

[@lienlilungwe3506]

my passion for chess was magnified after watching this show.....its a master piece

[@perizath]

I really wish they had mentioned Isla Johnston, she did a very good job too.

[@yoinking4244]

All the stars aligned when making this show. The actors, locations, design, everything just seemed to fit extremely well together.

[@mencken8]

This series should cure anyone who watches it and has ever thought “It’d be nice to be a genius.”

[@ewellfaul7026]

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.

[@londubh2007]

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.

[@normapalacios4956]

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!

[@NDVN101092]

God, this movie is a MASTERPIECE. Especially the emotional soundtrack.

[@caramelgirl6962]

15:34 agree and they showed it very well and lovely

[@lamoinette23]

Was not expecting to love this series.. then loved everything about it. Anya is very talented in her own right.

[@marlowemarlowe4893]

The ending of Queen's Gambit is just perfect. Apart from it ending as I wanted it to go on and on and on....

[@axiomist4488]

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 .

[@Hellooooo137]

Not one to watch a series. I was hooked and I binged watched this. I was upset when it ended. Great writer.

[@sushmitaupreti4076]

Without Chess she would’ve been so broken and damaged but with her Chess expertise she was able to bury all that pain. That’s why she kept remembering instances in her childhood at times..flashbacks.

[@NallahBrown]

I loved watching this BTS. Y'all really did a brilliant job. I started researching Chess and the masters who've played.

[@TonyMontanaDS]

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.

[@amoon8515]

The ending was the chefs kiss to all the great scenes that came before

[@IntensePeppers]

She looks amazing blonde

[@jakeangel25]

Ana Taylor Joy is a real life Queen👸

[@dominicweber]

Just the sheer amount of incredible quality content Netflix puts out FOR FREE is astounding

[@lovegold3225]

Netflix isn't free

[@dominicweber]

@@lovegold3225 but KZbin is

[@Jennifahh]

@@lovegold3225 it is if you know where to find the shows for free. .lol

[@TheGermanObserver]

This is the BEST series I have ever seen! I saw an addicted chess player coming from nowhere. Learned chess with a house keeper wnd finally beat the world champion Borgov. With personal fights, highs and deep falls. But I had a second perspective: the perspective of a chess player. It was amazing to see and feel the tournaments' atmosphere, to see the locations and their architecture, to watch all the players and the teams, not only Beth. Great thanks to Garry Kasparow who for sure is mainly responsible for those parts. Well, maybe these days, another story around chess could be stuff for a movie or a series: The Hans Moke Niemann story, how ever it will finally end. Of course there will be the risk not to have a such amazing beautiful player like Beth. But, who will demand you to keep Hans a male player in the series??? Please Netlix, think about a new series about a chess player (not only about chess because there is soo much more to tell about almost every successful chess player. The demons are everywhere...)

[@mikecane]

Wonderful documentary about a mini-series that was truly an epic.

[@ronimbeau4868]

Queens Gambit is my all time favourite! Love it . Thanks for all the effort that all the creators put into it.

[@jailaye6929]

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).

[@madhukavi1349]

What story What acting What direction place What mind blowing chees Al over your are genuine

[@awonddy]

Incredible series

[@arvid8734]

Made my heart drop thinking there was a new season for it

[@patrickwchin]

thank you netflix !!! this tv series is a masterpiece. may TQG win as many emmy's as possible. ATJ was outstanding.

[@logicreason2736]

Perfect series. I don’t have have enough stars for this show.

[@milvache]

Anya Taylor Joy is going to win an 2021 Emmy for her role in The Queens Gambit

[@johng7602]

well beth in yellowstone is amazing, so no matter what, beth wins

[@viktoryerofeyev3968]

Too much about Russia. Not the right time to win.

[@blokprintzprintwithpaint972]

So brilliant to see the underpinnings. What a team.

[@mfactor88]

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 :)

[@nokkamies4988]

This show allways brings couple tears in my eyes, so beautifuol and touching ❤

[@angelicalicari8355]

Thomas is one of those actors who looks and sounds so little like his characters that I almost doubt it's really him... freaking loved him as Benny!

[@MJ-sz6ys]

Why not do a sequel about this??!! It's the best show ever!!

[@tutangcanja3728]

happy to been watching this even just for now….one of the best 🎉

[@noemiegrauls3944]

Yes i agree🤩

[@Ridwan_Ali2]

This kind of shows are what inspire me to be actor great show

[@jgreenbelt]

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

[@brandonwallach2821]

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.

[@FanCosmosYT]

One of the best limited series from Netflix!

[@rubymars5493]

This show is absolutely amazing. It makes playing chess so charming and elegant.

[@alanconrad8490]

such terrific series....I watch it over and over with ease

[@bigfrankentertainment]

Am I the only one about to rewatch this binge thru tonite?

[@slickheyoka5117]

please do an extended version with scenes that didnt make it in

[@HlifeRomania91]

Soooooo got me thru quarantine Thank you

[@ianclydssaniel9414]

This is true, some scientists experienced this problem with their own minds. Which is always active.

[@fortune_roses]

INTJ ♡ a cat who can understand languages & speak, will look crazy to all the other cats... Love the Bardot hair!

[@FridaDézsi-Kovács]

Perfect job! Thanx for the film! I love it!

[@julz2124]

I'm loving her hair here! *-*

[@miagsk]

Brilliant documentary for this amazing and unique series! Really incredible!

[@NallahBrown]

I can't wait to watch this again. I'm waiting for the Fall season 😍😍🔥🔥🔥

[@mukundkanodia8817]

Why are you waiting for fall??

[@hinduspl]

@@mukundkanodia8817 because wheater sucks

[@NallahBrown]

@@mukundkanodia8817 LOL. For the vibes. A cozy experience for myself!

[@NallahBrown]

@@hinduspl LOL

[@mukundkanodia8817]

@@NallahBrown kk😂I fell ya!

[@kandita7]

This show is brilliant !

[@AvocatDude]

Very well done. This as well as Mad Men are my two favorite shows in recent memory.

[@Leirix61]

Triple Y is my favourite actress. 😍

[@bzli02adom33]

This show magnificent !!! I love it and it's perfect with season 1 ,not need season 2.

[@dylangintherofficial]

This cast and crew are what dreams are made of

[@wishtonmendoza3907]

This serie inspire me in so many ways... Just a masterpiece!

[@rafaelacosta6630]

Please show us the deleted scenes, especially with Jolene and Beth.

[@nandakaeriko7508]

Anya Taylor-Joy ❤❤❤

[@normadesmond6017]

this is great, as well as the book is. I know nothing about chess, but you go right into it. Wonderful!

[@BrickBuilder50]

Your right , one of the best

[@marinotagliapietra7839]

Beth Harman was walking a fine line, chess was constantly throwing her a rope pulling her pulling her back from the abiss.

[@allysonestes]

aye waited long for this but im glad netflix stills shows us content of the shows we love

[@marisaera2353]

Watched it three times now. Amazing.

[@japrogramer]

Beautiful narration

[@rangerslayer2260]

I was wondering why Anya's face looks familiar. She was also in the film 'Last Night in Soho' lol

[@Queensgambit666]

THANK YOU

[@tabbaking]

I cried a lot... It's very srong.

[@chrisc1245]

thomas also did an awesome job in the show godless. lol and he basically wears the same outfits

[@tanvis4534]

Please keep 'em coming. 🙂 *The Queen's Gambit.* 👑👸

[@drkarenbukharibukhari9931]

its based on my real life story so true genius

[@noemiegrauls3944]

I loved it and I hope there will be a season 2