![]() ![]() Queen’s Gambit is now one of the most popular shows to ever hit Netflix. With a story that's mostly fiction (based on the book of the same name by Walter Tevis) but somewhat based in reality, a stunning lead turn from an incredibly talented performer in Anya Taylor-Joy, and visually breathtaking direction throughout from Scott Frank, The Queen's Gambit proves that the best sports art isn't always about the first sports that come to mind.Īnd that proof was in the viewership pudding. High-level chess tournaments, and the personal and professional drama that surrounds a contender's rise to the top might not sound like the most thrilling premise for a TV show, but Netflix's The Queen's Gambit manages to run with it, bringing those themes and more together to make one of the very best things on television in 2020. Still, there's precedent for a "limited series" turning into a traditional "series.". ![]() Netflix specifically calls the show a "limited series," which usually means there are only plans for one season.The Queen's Gambit, a 7-part limited series, has become a surprise hit for Netflix. ![]()
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