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Shows like The Queen's Gambit

Not everyone loves The Queen's Gambit for the same reason. Pick the one that was yours, and the picks follow.

The 3 reasons people love The Queen's Gambit

Read them all. One will sound more like you than the others.

  1. You like watching Anya Taylor-Joy say everything with a stare.

  2. You like chess games played like duels, even if you don't play.

  3. You like following Beth from a Kentucky orphanage to tournaments against grown men.

Picks that share your reasons

Which reasons were yours?

Tick them here or with “That’s me” above. The picks re-sort by how many of your reasons they share.

  • Anne with an E2017

    • following Beth from a Kentucky orphanage to tournaments against grown men

    Good for you if you like watching Anne grow from orphan to young woman over three seasons.

  • The Help2011

    • watching Anya Taylor-Joy say everything with a stare

    Good for you if you like strong, warm performances.

  • There Will Be Blood2007

    • watching Anya Taylor-Joy say everything with a stare

    Good for you if you like watching Daniel Day-Lewis disappear into a ruthless oil man.

  • Mare of Easttown2021

    • watching Anya Taylor-Joy say everything with a stare

    Good for you if you like Kate Winslet as a tired, stubborn local cop.

  • Big Little Lies2017

    • watching Anya Taylor-Joy say everything with a stare

    Good for you if you like Nicole Kidman, Reese Witherspoon and Laura Dern at full force.

  • The Godfather Part II1974

    • watching Anya Taylor-Joy say everything with a stare

    Good for you if you like two great performances in two eras.

  • Million Dollar Baby2004

    • watching Anya Taylor-Joy say everything with a stare

    Good for you if you like quiet, deep performances.

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