The Queen's Gambit, a Netflix original series, has been repeatedly hailed by viewers as the most binge-worthy show on the streaming platform. Across viral Reddit threads, the coming-of-age period drama consistently emerges as the top recommendation for those seeking a captivating watch.
Fans Champion the Series on Reddit
In a popular Reddit thread with 1.9k comments asking for the most binge-worthy Netflix show, a significant number of users singled out The Queen's Gambit. One of the highest-rated comments simply reads "Queen's Gambit" and garnered 466 upvotes. Fellow Redditors agreed, with one writing: "Watched in one night, rewinded after every microsleep. The book was also a great experience."
Another user described it as "one of the best shows I've seen," while a further Redditor said: "Me too! I've watched it three times so far!" In another viral discussion asking for must-watch Netflix shows, recommendations championing The Queen's Gambit dominated the comments, with one user noting: "Great show, one of those 'I watched it because everyone said it was great' and it really was!"
Award-Winning Drama Based on a Novel
The series, starring Anya Taylor-Joy in the lead role, landed on Netflix during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. Based on Walter Tevis' 1983 novel of the same name, it follows the remarkable life and meteoric rise of fictional American chess prodigy Beth Harmon, portrayed by Taylor-Joy. The story traces Beth's journey as the ascending star of chess throughout the 1950s and 60s, all while she privately struggles with a drug and alcohol addiction.
The Queen's Gambit was written and directed by Scott Frank, who co-created the series with Allan Scott, who owns the rights to Tevis' book. Since its launch on October 23, 2020, the series has continued to accumulate ever-growing affection and admiration from audiences.
Historic Emmy and Golden Globe Wins
The Netflix original series became the first streaming production ever to win a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series. It secured an impressive haul of 11 Primetime Emmys, alongside two Golden Globe Awards for Best Limited Series or Television Film and Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film for Taylor-Joy. She additionally claimed the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie that same awards season.
Taylor-Joy is joined by Bill Camp, Moses Ingram, Christiane Seidel, Rebecca Root, Chloe Pirrie, Akemnji Ndifornyen and Marielle Heller alongside a larger ensemble cast. The Queen's Gambit is available to stream on Netflix.
