Creating The Queen's Gambit
2021•14m•
★7.8(135 ratings)
Documentary
Overview
A fascinating character. Exquisite sets. A wig for every era. The stars, creators and crew reveal how the hit series about a chess prodigy came to life.
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A fascinating character. Exquisite sets. A wig for every era. The stars, creators and crew reveal how the hit series about a chess prodigy came to life.
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Great
135 votes
Creating The Queen's Gambit
Released
16
English
United States of America
