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The Queen's Gambit (2020)
Unlike chess, very predictable and unoriginal.
I don't understand all those superlatives around this series. It seems like people are satisfied with mediocre writing, and bad acting if you give them solid direction, great camera and music with the hint of leftist agenda these days. This series has 0 character development. I didn't care for the main protagonist one bit, because he has no dimension. No feelings, no sympathy or emotion. It is simply hard to care for. I bet the whole writing for the first episode is about two pages long. No originality in the story, just predictable outcomes one after another. It is a great example how a mediocre story with zero heart, can confuse the audience in believing they are watching masterpiece if you surround it with great technical features. Take a look at Chernobyl. Very similar setup. A known topic, that never got much space, just like chess, yet it has everything "The Queen's Gambit" lacks. Acting, Writing, Heart and Brain (which is ultra rear) and an amazing finale. That is the masterpiece. TQG is just an expensive fast-food without any taste for everyday consumer. A big let down. Ask yourself a question..were you ever surprised by anything in this tv series..?!
The Witcher (2019)
Decent cast, nice production, very goof Henry, but poor writing.
I am disappointed with the writing that suits more 2nd trier tv series plots then the best writing in game's history. The problem is that the original is so good, it is almost impossible to make it alive in satisfactory fashion. Teenagers will love it. They get decent amount of blood, sex and magic. And after GoT they have another medieval fast-food they can feed on. Only without unforgettable characters, stories, passion and humour. The Witcher has a great potential. I think the creators will know what worked and what didn't and make adjustments for the 2nd season. (please change Triss--Chestnut-red hair,Cornflower blue eyes???)