'It's wonderful to know that people loved the show where they want to spend more time with these characters,' executive producer William Horberg said in 2021. Pleas for a second season were immediate - and at least initially, unanswered. Fans loved following the dramatic (and sometimes harrowing) twists and turns of Beth life journey. Set in the 1950s and '60s, 'The Queen's Gambit' follows Beth through her tumultuous life, depicting her ascendency in the male-dominated ranks of professional chess. 'Gambit' dives deep into the character of Beth Harmon (Anya Taylor-Joy), an orphan who develops a troubling pill addiction at a young age but who finds solace in the game.
