Anya Taylor-Joy stars as orphan chess prodigy Beth Harmon, who rises to the top of the chess world while battling addiction, in which acclaimed 2020 Netflix miniseries?

Anya Taylor-Joy captivatingly portrays Beth Harmon in the acclaimed 2020 Netflix miniseries "The Queen's Gambit (Review)." This seven-episode period drama follows Beth, a fictional American chess prodigy, from her childhood in a Kentucky orphanage in the mid-1950s through the 1960s as she rises to the pinnacle of the male-dominated chess world. Her journey is deeply intertwined with a struggle against drug and alcohol addiction, which began with tranquilizers given to children at the orphanage.

The series, based on Walter Tevis's 1983 novel of the same name, garnered widespread critical acclaim for its compelling storytelling, stunning cinematography, and authentic depiction of high-level chess. Taylor-Joy's magnetic performance as the complex and solitary Beth Harmon earned her a Golden Globe and a Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Actress, among other accolades. "The Queen's Gambit" became Netflix's most-watched scripted limited series, attracting 62 million households in its first 28 days and sparking a global surge in interest in chess.

Beyond the captivating drama, the show also offered interesting insights into the world of chess. Chess grandmasters, including Garry Kasparov, served as consultants to ensure the accuracy of the games depicted. The series explores themes of genius, addiction, and challenging gender norms in a sport where women have historically been underrepresented. While much of the story is set in the United States, a significant portion of the filming actually took place in Berlin (Review), Germany.