The Queen's Gambit

TV Mini Series
2020
15
1h

IMDb RATING

8.5/10

608K

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Anya Taylor-Joy in The Queen's Gambit (2020)

When winning takes everything, what are you left with? The Queens Gambit follows a young chess prodigys rise from an orphanage to the world stage. But genius comes with a cost. A riveting adaptation of Walter Tevis groundbreaking novel comes to Netflix on October 23rd, starring Anya Taylor-Joy.

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Orphaned at the tender age of nine, prodigious introvert Beth Harmon discovers and masters the game of chess in 1960s USA. But child stardom comes at a price.Orphaned at the tender age of nine, prodigious introvert Beth Harmon discovers and masters the game of chess in 1960s USA. But child stardom comes at a price.Orphaned at the tender age of nine, prodigious introvert Beth Harmon discovers and masters the game of chess in 1960s USA. But child stardom comes at a price.

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IMDb RATING

8.5/10

608K

YOUR RATING

POPULARITY

380

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Won 11 Primetime Emmys
- 58 wins & 53 nominations total

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Trivia
It took writer and producer Allan Scott about thirty years to get this show into production. During that time, he rewrote the story nine times and approached several studios. Each studio rejected the show, as they believed that nobody would be interested in chess. Ironically, this show became the most viewed show on Netflix, attracting over 62 million viewers worldwide within a month after its debut.

Goofs
Beth is sent to Bradley's by Alma with a note to get 3 packs of Chesterfields. The clerk hands her just one pack, which is seen again when she looks at the chess magazine and again when she walks out of Bradley's. Yet when she arrives home, she places 3 packs down on the kitchen counter.

Quotes
Harry Beltik: Anger's a potent spice. A pinch wakes you up. Too much dulls your senses.

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Featured in Jeremy Vine: Episode #3.227 (2020)

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10/10

Beautiful. Just Beautiful.

Watched it all in one night. I didn't think a story about chess would keep me interested. But this one got me deeply invested. Because this is not just about the game of chess, it's so much more.

Ultimately, what I cared about wasn't just the game anymore, it was the person. I was rooting for her. I really cared what would happen to her and that's probably the most essential thing for me when watching any tv series.

What made me attached to this character was how I saw her grow up from a little orphan girl, witnessing her from the first chess game all the way to the end and everything in between. I was enthralled, inspired, moved, proud. Had me in tears too. Excellent cast, story, cinematography, writing, everything. Thank you for this. Thank you.