Episode cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Anya Taylor-Joy | ... | Beth Harmon | |
Bill Camp | ... | Mr. Shaibel | |
Moses Ingram | ... | Jolene | |
Isla Johnston | ... | Young Beth Harmon | |
Christiane Seidel | ... | Helen Deardorff | |
Rebecca Root | ... | Miss Lonsdale | |
Chloe Pirrie | ... | Alice Harmon | |
Akemnji Ndifornyen | ... | Mr. Fergusson | |
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Clement Guyot | ... | Tournament Director (as Clément Guyot) |
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Frederic Stromenger | ... | Man In Elevator (as Frédéric Stromenger) |
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Mia-Luisa Schrader | ... | Girl in Elevator |
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Simon Jensen | ... | Alec Bergland |
Marcin Dorocinski | ... | Vasily Borgov | |
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Andruscha Hilscher | ... | Russian Voice |
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Iskander Madjitov | ... | Another Russian |
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.
The Queen's Gambit is a stunner!. It's a compelling, emotionally satisfying story that unfolds beautifully, with finely-etched characters, riveting intensity and suspense, authentically-researched sets and costumes, perfectly-selected period songs that contribute to the moods and textures of each episode, and fine cinematography. Hooks you from the beginning. I watched all seven episodes in two evenings . . . and I don't even know or play chess!