The Queen's Gambit
Overview
The Queen's Gambit is a 2020 coming-of-age drama television miniseries created by Scott Frank and Allan Scott for Netflix, based on the 1983 novel by Walter Tevis. The series follows Beth Harmon (Anya Taylor-Joy), a young, orphaned girl who discovers she has a prodigious talent for chess. The series is set in the 1950s and 1960s, during the Cold War. Beth struggles with addiction and her own demons as she rises to become the world's greatest chess player. The series is a beautiful, compelling, and addictive drama. It was a massive critical and commercial success, becoming one of the most-watched series on Netflix. It won 11 Primetime Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Limited Series. The show is a must-see for anyone who loves a good, character-driven drama, even if you don't know anything about chess. Anya Taylor-Joy gives a star-making performance.
