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The Queen’s Gambit has taken Netflixers around the globe by storm and if you happen to’ve run by way of the entire episodes it’s possible you’ll be in search of your subsequent binge. We’re right here to assist with 5 recommendations on what to observe subsequent on Netflix if you happen to love The Queen’s Gambit.
One of many beauties with Netflix is that it is best to already be seeing some extra exhibits steered to you if you happen to loved the present and gave it a thumbs up however in case you want some extra recommendations, right here’s our prime 5:
Name the Midwife
Kind: TV Sequence
If the period The Queen’s Gambit is what allures you to the sequence, we couldn’t suggest Name the Midwife to you sufficient as a number of the earlier seasons are set across the similar time as The Queen’s Gambit.
The compelling British sequence follows midwives shortly after the Second World Warfare and their every day ups and downs within the job.
If you happen to fancy a little bit of an extended binge this sequence shall be your alley to provided that it options properly north of 100 episodes to observe by way of.
Godless
Kind: Restricted Sequence
On paper, there’s not an enormous quantity of crossover however the important thing motive we’re that includes it’s that Scott Frank (director of The Queen’s Gambit) is behind this Western restricted sequence too.
Arriving on Netflix again in November 2017, the sequence options Jeff Daniels, Michelle Dockery, and Thomas Brodie-Sangster and is ready within the 1880s within the American West.
Evaluations for this restricted sequence are extremely good so it shares that in widespread with The Queen’s Gambit too, nonetheless, it doesn’t appear to have been as massive so we’re glad to provide you this advice now.
Past the involvement of Scott Frank, the similarities between Godless and The Queen’s Gambit are small and delicate however they each positively take their time to inform a compelling and fascinating story.
The Crown
Kind: TV Sequence
If the manufacturing high quality, costumes, and interval of The Queen’s Gambit took your breath away, we predict that Netflix’s The Crown (now into its fourth season) may have an identical impact.
The Crown additionally shares the truth that like The Queen’s Gambit, it options an unimaginable feminine lead within the type of Claire Foy for seasons 1 & 2 and Olivia Colman in seasons 3 & 4.
Past that, we actually don’t suppose we will sing the present’s praises sufficient provided that it’s simply Netflix’s shining jewel in its Netflix Authentic lineup.
The Coldest Recreation
Kind: Film
It’s a privilege to introduce this forgotten Netflix Authentic film if you happen to missed it when it launched final yr (and also you’d be forgiven how little it was promoted). It additionally relies on the sport of Chess however applies it in a really completely different context.
Starring Invoice Pullman, the film is ready within the 1960s across the similar time because the Cuban missile disaster. Pullman performs Joshua Mansky who’s drafted to play in a Chess match towards the Soviets.
It’s a compelling watch that that’s based mostly on a real story (very similar to The Queen’s Gambit).
Puzzle
Kind: Film
Warning: not each area is streaming this film
Two years in the past, Sony Footage Basic launched a film that went comparatively neglected as a result of nature of the subject material. We’re happy to provide it our two thumbs up although and suggest it, notably if you happen to’re a fan of the premise of The Queen’s Gambit.
The British drama is a few mom who finds a ardour for fixing jigsaw puzzles and finds herself concerned in a world she by no means thought of.
Kelly Macdonald stars because the lead function.
If none of those exhibits took your fancy and also you’re simply in search of one other restricted sequence right here’s a roundup of a few of our favorites presently streaming:
- Maniac
- Reckoning
- Unbelievable
- Alias Grace
- When They See Us
- Self Made
- Harlan Coben’s The Stranger
- Harlan Coben’s Protected
Have we missed any obvious suggestions on what to observe after The Queen’s Gambit? Tell us within the feedback.