#The Queen’s Gambit: Netflix Drama Sets Record for Streaming Service

“#The Queen’s Gambit: Netflix Drama Sets Record for Streaming Service”

The Queen’s Gambit hit big on Netflix. The streaming service does not release viewer totals normally, but they made an exception for this limited drama. The series set a record for the streaming service. It was revealed that 62 million people tuned in to watch the series in the first month of its release.

Netflix revealed the record setting news on Twitter. Check out the tweets with the announcement below.

More fun facts related to The Queen’s Gambit:

♕ The series made the Top 10 in 92 countries & ranked #1 in 63 countries

♕ The novel has entered The New York Times bestseller list, 37 years after its release

♕ Google searches for “How To Play Chess” have hit a nine-year peak

— Netflix (@netflix) November 23, 2020

The Queen’s Gambit tells the story of the orphan chess prodigy. Anya-Taylor Joy plays Beth Harmon in the series, which is based on the novel by Water Tevis. The drama premiered on Netflix on October 28.

What do you think? Did you watch The Queen’s Gambit on Netflix? Are you surprised that so many tuned in?

by Regina Avalos, November 24, 2020

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