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Please don't wreck it by making Series 2


It's perfect as it is.
No reason to invent some twaddle just so it goes another season.
Use the money and work on another project.

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I want to see another couple season. I want to see Harmon in 2021 still playing chess...she will be in her mid 70's....

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And losing all the time.

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If it can be great, then I say why not! However, I do agree with you.

But money? It’s funny, Netflix basically spends money like it’s going out of style. Not worrying about having numerous projects in development aside, them ordering another season/sequel to one of their popular shows or films is how they roll. That said, I think this series will be left as it is (we’ll see).

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This was presented as a limited series. Similarly to Unorthodox, they covered the book.

I don't think any further seasons were ever planned.


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The book sets Beth up for a continuation of her chess career.

The end of the book plays out like this; In two years she could be playing Borgov for the World Championship. She had to qualify first by winning the candidates match, but she could win it. A neutral place would be chosen, and she would meet Borgov, head to head, for a twenty-four-game match. She would be twenty-one then.

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If they followed the Bobby Fischer story further they could have very interesting second season!

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... and here we go:-
https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/culture/article/the-queens-gambit-beth-harmon-bobby-fischer

Beth to turn into a religious fanatic, become a Holocaust denier, then applaud 9/11 - That'd make some second season!

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It was hugely successful. I doubt Netflix wouldn't order another season even if the story doesn't warrant it.

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I agree. It is perfect just as is! Like the old farmer said "If it ain't broke, don't fix it."

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