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Set during the Cold War era, orphaned chess prodigy Beth Harmon struggles with addiction in a quest to become the greatest chess player in the world.

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Its moves aren't always perfect, but between Anya Taylor-Joy's magnetic performance, incredibly realized period details, and emotionally intelligent writing, The Queen's Gambit is an absolute win.

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Richard Roeper

Chicago Sun-Times

Raise your hand if you anticipated a coming-of-age, period-piece drama about a female chess prodigy in the 1950s and 1960s becoming perhaps the most addictive and binge-worthy series of 2020.

Jan 4, 2021

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Shubhra Gupta

The Indian Express

Anya Taylor-Joy doesn't make a single false move in The Queen's Gambit.

Dec 30, 2020

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Anita Singh

Daily Telegraph (UK)

It is a show that takes itself so seriously that, when former child actor Thomas Brodie-Sangster turns up dressed like an escapee from the Wild West, you don't know whether it's meant to be funny or not

Rated: 2/5

Dec 29, 2020

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Adele Campisi

Loud and Clear Reviews

The show will glue you to the screen one episode, and one chess move, at a time.

Oct 28, 2024

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Bill Brioux

Brioux.tv

There's something a little Twin Peak-y about Harmon's drug-addled world, but it is not a genre show either. This is a series about a kick-ass little girl who becomes a superhero in a highly-competitive man's world.

Oct 11, 2022

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Sarah Ward

Concrete Playground

When you start dreaming about chess after watching a single episode, you'll know you're hooked.

Jun 25, 2022

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Dionisis T Loved every episode of it! Rated 4.5/5 Stars • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 11/17/24 Full Review Kafir F Essa minissérie merece mais elogios do que consegue receber. Não sabe como transformar o xadrez, um jogo frequentemente visto como monótono, em um espetáculo emocionante e dramático? Assista O Gambito da Rainha e vai descobrir. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/03/24 Full Review Heather J I mean WOW!! Brilliant, captivating, and nerve-wracking in the best way! I've literally watched it 4 times in the past 3 years (and I don't rewatch things), and I'm STILL not sick of it!!! It's literally my favorite limited series on Netflix!! The first episode is probably my least favorite, but once you get past that somewhat slow opening baseline...you're in for a slow burn that will leave you rooting for little miss Beth Harmon!! I never thought I'd find a show about Chess so interesting...but here we are! 🤷🏼‍♀️ Every nail biting match puts you through a whirlwind of emotions! I love shows that invoke emotion, and this one will give you ALL of them! It has sooo many little life lessons in it. Also has some dry humor that will make you chuckle! The sets and fashion are ridiculously well done...makes you feel like you're in the 60's! Top notch Classic! I HIGHLY recommend!!! Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/02/24 Full Review Amira A Arguably, the best show ever made. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/25/24 Full Review Ted C emphatically about being about chess, rather than being about chess Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/12/24 Full Review Ethan S It's an Oscar worthy mini series featuring many great actors and a designed plot so I would say it's a must see. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/25/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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Scott Frank Creator Allan Scott Creator Anya Taylor-Joy Beth Harmon Marielle Heller Alma Wheatley Thomas Brodie-Sangster Benny Moses Ingram Jolene

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 23, 2020 Openings Sent to an orphanage at age nine, Beth develops an uncanny flair for chess and a growing dependence on the tranquilizers given to children. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 23, 2020 Exchanges Plunged into a new life in suburbia, teenage Beth studies her classmates and hatches a plan to enter a chess tournament. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 23, 2020 Doubled Pawns The trip to Cincinnati propels Beth and her mother into a whirlwind of travel and press coverage; Beth sets her sights on the U.S. Open in Las Vegas. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 23, 2020 Middle Game Russian class opens the door to a new social scene; in Mexico City, Beth meets Borgov,while her mother cozies up to a pen pal. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 23, 2020 Fork In Kentucky, Beth reconnects with a former opponent who offers to help sharpen her game ahead of the U.S. Championship. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 23, 2020 Adjournment Beth heads to Paris for her rematch with Borgov, but a wild night sends her into a self-destructive downward spiral. Details Episode 7 Aired Oct 23, 2020 End Game A visit from an old friend forces Beth to come to grips with her past and rethink her priorities, just in time for the biggest match of her life. Details

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Creator: Scott Frank, Allan Scott
Executive Producer: Scott Frank, Allan Scott, William Horberg
Network: Netflix
Rating: TV-MA
Genre: Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date: Oct 23, 2020

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