This is a superb story about the way someone finds her way back from adversity when by pure chance her great ability at one specific thing is unlocked by someone who sees her potential. Although the story centres on chess, it could have been made in much the same way about, say, tennis. It isn't necessary to know anything about chess to enjoy the story. The story could perhaps have done with a little more adversity in terms of games and their outomes; but then there is a good deal of adversity in other areas of her life
The period settings and costuming, on which a great deal of money was spent, seem impeccable.
Anya Taylor-Joy has rightly received a lot of praise and awards for her portrayal of Beth Harmon, but for me the more astonishing performance is that of Isla Johnston as the young Beth, vulnerable, suspicious but knowing within herself that she is someone special. There is very good support acting. Also, the direction and cinematography/editing are supremely assured - this series was made by people who know what they are doing.
The period settings and costuming, on which a great deal of money was spent, seem impeccable.
Anya Taylor-Joy has rightly received a lot of praise and awards for her portrayal of Beth Harmon, but for me the more astonishing performance is that of Isla Johnston as the young Beth, vulnerable, suspicious but knowing within herself that she is someone special. There is very good support acting. Also, the direction and cinematography/editing are supremely assured - this series was made by people who know what they are doing.