‘The Queen’s Gambit’ Is The Biggest Scripted Limited Series on Netflix To Date

If you’re still wondering whether you should give The Queen’s Gambit a go, consider this your sign to do so.

The limited series starring Anya Taylor-Joy has been seen by over 62 million households in its first 28 days, and has ranked #1 in 63 countries, including the Philippines.

Based on Walter Tevis’ 1983 novel of the same name (which has recently re-entered the New York Times bestselling list!), The Queen’s Gambit follows Beth Harmon, an orphan who becomes a chess prodigy while navigating issues of emotional attachment and drug addiction stemming from her childhood. 

The series has received widespread critical acclaim, from Taylor-Joy’s performance as Beth to the series’ cinematography and production design. 

Taylor-Joy expressed her gratitude on Instagram, saying: “It’s surreal when something so personal to you travels so far. To our beautiful cast and crew, it has been an honour to build this world with you- thank you for the smiles, the tears, the growth.”

“And to YOU,” she added, “those who have watched and cared... gosh, THANK YOU! How wonderful it is to share stories.”

Photo from Netflix