The Queen’s Gambit Episode 1 vs Martial Arts Novel Cliches

1.Parents

The Queen’s Gambit: A genius professor

Martial arts novel: The leader of the martial world or the head of a sect. Either way, a master

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2.Childhood

The Queen’s Gambit: A troubled family history, orphaned early

Martial arts novel: A troubled family history or childhood

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3.Meeting the master

The Queen’s Gambit: Goes down to the basement

Martial arts novel: Falls off a cliff

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4.The master

The Queen’s Gambit: The old janitor (a chess master)

Martial arts novel: A hermit recluse (a martial arts master)

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5.Training (until becoming the strongest~)

The Queen’s Gambit: Probably a short time

Martial arts novel: Short

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6.Constraints on the ability

The Queen’s Gambit: A drug addict

Martial arts novel: Varied (e.g. sex change, inability to have sexual relations)

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7.End of training (I have taught you all I know, so now descend the mountain)

The Queen’s Gambit: Receives a chess book from the master

Martial arts novel: Receives a secret martial arts manual from the master

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8.First fight (a satisfying victory)

The Queen’s Gambit: 1 vs 12 victory

Martial arts novel: 1 vs many victory

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I feel like I already know how Episode 2 of The Queen’s Gambit will go without even watching it.

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