Series synopsis
The Queen's Gambit is an American drama television series that premiered on Netflix on October 23, 2020. It ended on October 23, 2020. It was created by Scott Frank, Allan Scott. It stars Anya Taylor-Joy and Chloe Pirrie.
In a 1950s orphanage, a young girl reveals an astonishing talent for chess and begins an unlikely journey to stardom while grappling with addiction.
Premise
In a 1950s orphanage, a young girl reveals an astonishing talent for chess and begins an unlikely journey to stardom while grappling with addiction.
Premise: Beth Harmon makes her move.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Anya Taylor-Joy as Beth Harmon
- Chloe Pirrie as Alice Harmon
Guest cast
- Matthew Dennis Lewis as Matt
- Russell Dennis Lewis as Mike
- Sergio Di Zio as Beth's Father
- Dolores Carbonari as Margaret
- Jonjo O'Neill as Mr. Ganz
- Madeline Holliday as Shirley Munson
- Alexander Berdichevsky as Charles Levy
- Jenny Galloway as Matron
- Sophie McShera as Miss Graham
- Steffen Mennekes as Cullen
- Johannes Franke as Sizemore
- Ilja Roßbander as Rudolph
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 7 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 7 | October 23, 2020 | October 23, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Openings Sent to an orphanage at age 9, Beth develops an uncanny knack for chess — and a growing dependence on the green tranquilizers given to the children. |
October 23, 2020 |
| 2 |
Exchanges Suddenly plunged into a confusing new life in suburbia, teenage Beth studies her high school classmates and hatches a plan to enter a chess tournament. |
October 23, 2020 |
| 3 |
Doubled Pawns The trip to Cincinnati launches Beth and her mother into a whirlwind of travel and press coverage. Beth sets her sights on the U.S. Open in Las Vegas. |
October 23, 2020 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 23, 2020 |
| Last aired | October 23, 2020 |
| Status | ended |