Duncan Trussell

With Taylor-Joy’s gazing eyes and sharp wits pounding through the screen, the audience is transported to the front row of her countless intense chess matches. If you ever thought chess was boring, “The Queen’s Gambit” will surely convince you otherwise.

Though the show’s premise as a sort of meta-podcast may be hard to buy into for some, it’s crafted with enough heart and talent to warrant high praise on all counts.