# The Queen's Gambit (2020) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/the-queens-gambit/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-23

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 89% |
| Critic Score | 96% |
| Audience Score | 92% |
| Metascore | 79/100 |
| IMDb | 8.5/10 |
| Fan Score | 93% |
| Creator | Scott Frank & Allan Scott |
| Platform | Netflix |
| Genres | Drama |
| Seasons | 1 (7 episodes) |
| Language | English |
| Country | United States |

## Quick answer

The Queen's Gambit (2020) is a Drama series created by Scott Frank & Allan Scott, streaming on Netflix. It holds a 89% Celluloid Score — Recommended — averaged from critic reviews (96%), audience ratings (92%), Metascore (79/100), IMDb (8.5/10), and fan ratings (93%) across 1 season.

## Critics consensus

Anya Taylor-Joy’s chess prodigy drama became a global phenomenon — style, addiction, and endgame brilliance.

## 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.

## Cast

Anya Taylor-Joy, Chloe Pirrie

## Common questions

**Is The Queen's Gambit worth watching?**
The Queen's Gambit holds a 89% Celluloid Score. It comes recommended overall. Anya Taylor-Joy’s chess prodigy drama became a global phenomenon — style, addiction, and endgame brilliance.

**Where can I stream The Queen's Gambit?**
The Queen's Gambit streams on Netflix. It ran for 1 season (2020).

**Who created The Queen's Gambit?**
The Queen's Gambit was created by Scott Frank & Allan Scott.

**What is the Celluloid Score of The Queen's Gambit?**
89% — the average of five public sources: critics 96%, audience 92%, Metascore 79/100, IMDb 8.5/10, and fan score 93%.

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