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      2020 Drama Mystery & Thriller TRAILER for The Queen's Gambit: Limited Series Trailer List
      96% 105 Reviews Tomatometer 94% 2,500+ Ratings Audience Score 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. Read More Read Less Watch on Netflix Stream Now

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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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      Marco P Disliked the implicit association that drugs can somehow enhance cognitive performance, but this series is really endearing, watched it again and noticed nuisances I missed the first time Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/01/24 Full Review Hargie M Me a total novice to chess strategy: "Wow, did you see that move? She's absolutely dominating the game. It's like she's reading his mind!" Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 04/29/24 Full Review Kathryn C I loved the movie, although some of it was disconnected. The acting was superb by Ann Tayor Joy, and the other actors. They were all believable characters! It was very sad, but it ended on a happy note. She didn't care about the glitz and glamour of winning, but only wanted to prove to herself she could win! Great script! I hope she is in new movies, too. Is she still acting in movies? Rated 4 out of 5 stars 04/02/24 Full Review Jennifer H I never thought I would like a show about chess, but this was a great show. Great acting, and written very well. I am a little sad that it is limited series. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/28/24 Full Review Benjamin H Albeit that some of the side characters sometimes feel like baggage and it is slightly predictable, The Queen's Gambit is an absorbing and emotionally powerful character study that is detailed, technically stunning and intelligently written while also featuring gripping chess scenes and a magnificent lead performance by Anna Taylor-Joy. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/24/24 Full Review Periwinkle B This series is riveting. The characters are so great, especially Beth. Even the second or third time, it’s hard to stop watching all of it in a single day. In addition to the obvious chess master story, it’s also a coming of age story. Brilliant. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/24/24 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      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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      The Queen's Gambit: Limited Series Teaser - Date Announcement The Queen's Gambit: Limited Series Teaser - Date Announcement 0:33 The Queen's Gambit: Limited Series Featurette - Creating the Queen's Gambit The Queen's Gambit: Limited Series Featurette - Creating the Queen's Gambit 13:57 How Anya Taylor-Joy Became Beth Harmon in 'The Queen's Gambit' How Anya Taylor-Joy Became Beth Harmon in 'The Queen's Gambit' 8:54 The Queen's Gambit: Limited Series Trailer The Queen's Gambit: Limited Series Trailer 2:17 View more videos

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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 Full Review Shubhra Gupta The Indian Express Anya Taylor-Joy doesn't make a single false move in The Queen's Gambit. Dec 30, 2020 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Sarah Ward Concrete Playground When you start dreaming about chess after watching a single episode, you'll know you're hooked. Jun 25, 2022 Full Review Victor Pineyro Seventh Art Studio Anya Taylor-Joy is absolutely impressive in a show that glows with trust in the filmmaking process. A story around self-stimulation, power of mind, adversities, forgetting what's written and the danger of the uncontrolled. [Full review in Spanish] Rated: 9/10 Sep 30, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

      Season Info

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