The Queen's Gambit

In a 1950s orphanage, a young girl reveals an astonishing talent for chess and begins an unlikely journey to stardom while grappling with addiction.

Synopsis

In a 1950s orphanage, a young girl reveals an astonishing talent for chess and begins an unlikely journey to stardom while grappling with addiction.

Seasons

Cast & Crew

Anya Taylor-Joy

Beth Harmon

Chloe Pirrie

Alice Harmon

Technical Specs

First Air Date2020-10-23

Seasons1

Episodes7

Rating8.4/10

StatusEnded

Languages

EnglishFrenchRussianSpanish

Created By

Scott FrankAllan Scott

Hashtags

#chess#based on novel or book#kentucky#female friendship#addiction#orphanage#coming of age#miniseries#orphan#historical#suicide of mother#substance abuse#historical drama#social issues#fictional biography#mysterious#1950s#1960s#american history#cerebral#intimate#cold war era#modern history#overcoming the odds#tortured genius