2020 · 1 season · Drama, Sports, Historical
The Queen's Gambit is Netflix's critically acclaimed limited series following Beth Harmon, an orphaned chess prodigy who rises from humble beginnings to become one of the world's greatest chess players in the 1950s and 60s. Starring Anya Taylor-Joy in a career-defining performance, the show won multiple Emmy and Golden Globe awards and sparked a worldwide surge in chess interest.
The Queen's Gambit streams exclusively on Netflix. All 7 episodes are available to watch.
The Queen's Gambit is based on Walter Tevis's 1983 novel of the same name. Beth Harmon is a fictional character, though the show draws inspiration from real chess history and the careers of players like Bobby Fischer.
The Queen's Gambit is a 7-episode limited series. There is no second season, and the creators have said they intend for it to remain a standalone story.
Anya Taylor-Joy plays Beth Harmon. Her performance won her a Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Limited Series. Isla Johnston plays the young Beth in the flashback sequences.
The Queen's Gambit won 11 Emmy Awards including Outstanding Limited Series, plus Golden Globes for Best Limited Series and Best Actress. It became Netflix's most-watched limited series at the time of release.