The Queen's Gambit
End Game
Season 1, Episode 7 · Aired 2020-10-23
Synopsis
A visit from an old friend forces Beth to reckon with her past and rethink her priorities — just in time for the biggest match of her life.
Finale desk note
From the desk: The guide closes on “End Game” (2020-10-23) — a series bookend worth the package context. Anya Taylor-Joy supernova, chess set sellouts, and Beth Harmon cosplay everywhere.
In the series
This episode is part of The Queen's Gambit (2020) on Netflix.
Orphan chess prodigy, mid-century style, addiction vs. genius — event TV in seven moves.
Key cast
- Anya Taylor-Joy as Beth Harmon
- Bill Camp as Mr. Shaibel
- Moses Ingram as Jolene
- Thomas Brodie-Sangster as Benny Watts
- Marielle Heller as Alma Wheatley
- Harry Melling as Harry Beltik