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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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The Queen's Gambit: Miniseries | Rotten Tomatoes (1) 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 The Queen's Gambit: Miniseries | Rotten Tomatoes (2) 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 The Queen's Gambit: Miniseries | Rotten Tomatoes (3) 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 The Queen's Gambit: Miniseries | Rotten Tomatoes (4) 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 Full Review The Queen's Gambit: Miniseries | Rotten Tomatoes (5) 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 The Queen's Gambit: Miniseries | Rotten Tomatoes (6) 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 Read all reviews

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Benjamin G “The Queen’s Gambit” is one of my favorite miniseries of all time and one of Netflix’s best productions. I know several people who literally started taking chess up after the series aired, myself included, until I started to realize just how much of it is a sport of memorization more than anything else (I’ll stick to golf instead).I can see where some might find its storyline somewhat dreary, but really, they do a great job of keeping it fun and upbeat while maintaining excellent realism. The scoring behind the cinematography is perhaps one of its greatest strengths, creating an air of intrigue throughout. Perhaps what I find most enjoyable about the series is watching Anya Taylor Joy’s character build her life through fascinating trials and tribulations.She’s a fighter and a winner and shows what it takes to get to that next level that few will ever ascertain. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/14/25 Full Review KerryWhite's S Rating: 10/10. 100/100 Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/14/25 Full Review Ray Y 后翼弃兵简直是神作,绝对是一部人生必看!她不同于我看过的所有“小妞电影”,只是在宣扬权利之类的。后翼弃兵以精湛的叙事手法,巧妙的运用插叙,完整的叙述了哈蒙这个女孤儿成长的心路历程,她在下的远超过棋桌上的一盘棋......通过巧妙运用插叙的手法,展现出她与内心的博弈、与过往的博弈、与世界的博弈,不仅是她的身体的成长、智慧的增长,更是内心想法的转变。她最初酗酒成性,靠嗑镇定剂度日,下棋纯凭感觉,作为一颗棋子被生活和世界主宰着。在历练中成长,从一次次的失败中爬起,她浴火重生,她最终打败了博尔戈夫成为了世界冠军。影片的结尾也很富有诗意,她拒绝了美国总统的白宫见面会,而是在苏联公园里与老人们对弈,从那一刻起她不再是一颗棋子,she's a queen, the mastermind!Checkmate I couldn't lose🎉Postscript: 本片中看似穿插着很多无用的镜头,但是通过拍摄哈蒙身边的环境和人物,潜移默化的推动了剧情的发展,完善了人物弧线。使本片并不像其无脑的剧情片,需要观众深度思考。本片中对细节的刻画也十分到位,完美呈现了墨西哥、法国和苏联等国风土人情。可以观察到电灯的发展,甚至听到弧光灯发光是发出的滋滋声。运用多首经典歌曲,映衬出局势和角色心境。 Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/27/24 Full Review Audience Member The acting is good, and the screenplay is fair. While the production is quite lavish, it sometimes feels overdone. Although the long shots of various locations are visually appealing, they can sometimes make the pacing sluggish. Some characters are neglected and resolved haphazardly by the end. However, overall, it is an enjoyable watch. Rated 3.5/5 Stars • Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 12/22/24 Full Review Terry H So fun !! An inside look at the world of chess told in a captivating story. Well written, well acted, well worth your time. Anya Taylor-Joy did a remarkable job in portraying a very complex Beth Harmon. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/20/24 Full Review Dionisis T Loved every episode of it! Rated 4.5/5 Stars • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 11/17/24 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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