Season 1, episode 1: The Queen's Gambit (2020)

The Queen's Gambit (2020)

TV series 7 episodes 1 seasons

TV-MA EN Drama

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

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Season 1, episode 1

Premiere: Oct 23, 2020

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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.

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Cast in this episode:

Anya Taylor-Joy

Elizabeth 'Beth' Harmon

Chloe Pirrie

Alice Harmon

Guests in this episode:

Sergio Di Zio

Beth's Father

Jonjo O'Neill

Mr. Ganz

Madeline Holliday

Shirley Munson

Alexander Berdichevsky

Charles Levy

Jenny Galloway

Matron

Sophie McShera

Miss Graham

Annabeth Kelly

Five-Year-Old Beth

Christiane Seidel

Helen Deardorff

Rebecca Root

Miss Lonsdale

Akemnji Ndifornyen

Mr. Fergusson

Drew Doyle

Cop #1

Paul Johnston

Cop #2

Jennifer Haas

Mary-Sue

Marian Meder

Mr. Espero

Ben Moor

Mr. Hume

Dora Zygouri

Girl in Line