The Queen’s Gambit starring Anya Taylor-Joy (Netflix)

[puck05 Joined: Sep 21st, 2019 Topics: 13 Posts: 1530 View Predictions]

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Somehow this show didn’t have a topic on here before its release. Just watched five episodes and what a beautiful show. Scott Frank’s writing and directing are amazing and so does Anya Taylor Joy’s performance. I’m sure this show will be present at the winter awards and Netflix will campaign for it as I’m already seeing ads on Deadline.

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[Onion Joined: Aug 1st, 2015 Topics: 0 Posts: 417 View Predictions]

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I knew Anya Taylor-Joy would be amazing playing this role, but I was not expecting Marielle Heller to be just as great at all. Hopefully she’ll be a serious contender to some awards.

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[Synthadora Joined: Apr 5th, 2020 Topics: 0 Posts: 114 View Predictions]

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Marielle coming for that best supporting emmy and Best director oscar. Mini Beth was really good, as is Anya. Love to see Harry Melling getting that work. On ep 4.

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[GD Joined: Dec 1st, 2016 Topics: 1 Posts: 740 View Predictions]

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That’s my favorite show of the year so far. Incredible! Anya Taylor Joy is a gift, and I knew she’d be big since The Witch. She’s a very talented actress, on par with Saoirse Ronan.

Great writing, amazing costumes and set pieces, haunting music, top notch performances, it’s a win

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[marty Joined: Aug 18th, 2020 Topics: 1 Posts: 1562 View Predictions]

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Currently on episode 3- fantastic show. The music, costumes, production is all on point, and the performances are near flawless.

I have some personally traumatizing memories of chess from middle school lol but this show makes it well worth reliving the horrors of hyper-competitive 12 year old boys.

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[puck05 Joined: Sep 21st, 2019 Topics: 13 Posts: 1530 View Predictions]

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Finished the show. Easily one of the best shows of the year. Such an elegantly crafted show. Everything about it is simply amazing. I just can’t see this missing any awards. Netflix really blessed us by releasing this and Bly Manor at the same month.

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[marty Joined: Aug 18th, 2020 Topics: 1 Posts: 1562 View Predictions]

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Just finished. Was not expecting to cry in the second half. That one scene in ep 6 (or was it 5) with Beth finding the clippings made me almost burst into tears.

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[puck05 Joined: Sep 21st, 2019 Topics: 13 Posts: 1530 View Predictions]

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marty wrote:

Beth finding the clippings made me almost burst into tears.

I also cried at that scene too.

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[Synthadora Joined: Apr 5th, 2020 Topics: 0 Posts: 114 View Predictions]

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marty wrote:

Just finished. Was not expecting to cry in the second half. That one scene in ep 6 (or was it 5) with Beth finding the clippings made me almost burst into tears.

I fell victim too it as well, a powerful moment. We will be campaigning for Miss Joy.

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[boss Joined: Aug 14th, 2016 Topics: 3 Posts: 897 View Predictions]

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8.9 IMDb score plus it has hit my social media feed from various accounts, adding it to my predictions right now!

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[marty Joined: Aug 18th, 2020 Topics: 1 Posts: 1562 View Predictions]

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Just found out Harry Beltik is also Dudley Dursley. Dude is unrecognizable.

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[GD Joined: Dec 1st, 2016 Topics: 1 Posts: 740 View Predictions]

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marty wrote:

Just finished. Was not expecting to cry in the second half. That one scene in ep 6 (or was it 5) with Beth finding the clippings made me almost burst into tears.

Actually it’s episode 7 but yeah I cried too like a baby . It was SO emotional. Best finale of the year. Best show Netflix has ever done honestly.

And it’s the #1 show on Netflix since 3 days now!

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[nevkm Joined: Jan 3rd, 2018 Topics: 0 Posts: 878 View Predictions]

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I binged on this like crazy. The ending was perfection and Anya Taylor-Joy took my breath away.

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[Victor Joined: Jun 18th, 2020 Topics: 13 Posts: 6616 View Predictions]

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Best show of the year and I don’t care what anyone says.

I hope Netflix don’t ruin it by making a season 2 (I know it’s marked as a mini, but you’ll never know these days).

FYC:

"Succession" and "Severance" in all Drama categories;
"Ted Lasso" and "The Great" in all Comedy categories;
"Station Eleven" and "The White Lotus" in all Limited categories + Ethan Hawke for "Moon Knight".

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[wolfali Joined: Sep 4th, 2018 Topics: 215 Posts: 32927 View Predictions]

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nevkm wrote:

I binged on this like crazy. The ending was perfection and Anya Taylor-Joy took my breath away.

Honestly this ending has just stuck with me in a way that the ending of a few show’s have this year.

I’ll be a bit disappointed if this doesn’t get any traction during awards season because it deserves to be in contention. At least for something.

FYC:

"The Good Fight", "The Other Two" and "Station Eleven" in all categories, Sarah Lancashire ("Julia"), William Jackson Harper ("Love Life") and Luke Kirby ("The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel")

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