The Queen’s Gambit Season 2: Back in October, Netflix came up with miniseries- The Queen’s Gambit, which was a huge hit since it surfaced on the streaming platform. After the season was released, fans have quite passionately started asking about The Queen’s Gambit Season 2.
The show follows Elizabeth Harmon, an orphan chess prodigy, and her quest to become to greatest chess player in the world. However, she struggles with her emotional problems, drug, and alcohol. Would it happen? The creators and the cast of the series have spoken about the future of the show. Is it happening? Here is everything to know about it-
Would The Queen Gambit Season 2 Happen?
The Queen’s Gambit released on Netflix in November 2020 and was a huge hit. The viewers loved the show, and hence the questions about The Queen’s Gambit Season 2 started brewing. While all the avid fans of the series want a second season, it seems unlikely that it would happen. The show was intended as a miniseries.
In a statement, the EP of the series- William Horberg, says that he appreciates the enthusiasm of the fans and all the reactions they have been giving to the series. It is wonderful to know that people have loved the show and they want to spend some more time with the characters. But they had never envisioned the show that way.
William Horberg went on to say that both he and Scott Frank, the creator of the show, were happy with the way the series ended, and they do not plan a second season. He says that they felt the series ended on a satisfying endpoint. Despite fans demanding more of the show, the plans haven’t changed yet. Scott and Horberg are both happy with the completeness of Beth’s story. So, there is a slim chance that we would ever get The Queen’s Gambit Season 2.
Cast Is Ready To Come Back For Another Season
While the chances are slim of The Queen’s Gambit Season 2 happening, there is still a chance. Netflix sometimes does extend the miniseries. So, that can happen to Queen’s Gambit. Not just that, the cast of the series is ready to come back for more too. Back in October 2020, Anya Taylor-Joy said that something that she has learned from the industry never says never. She says that she adores the character and would come back if she was asked to.
Co-star Harry Melling seemed to embrace the idea of a second season. He says that it would good to have The Queen’s Gambit Season 2. The place where they ended the first season was the end in the book. So, they can make another ending, he says. Netflix does keep a close eye on the viewership figures when they renew the show. The Queen’s Gambit was a major success. So, it is possible that Netflix might decide to bring more of the series.
What Could Happen Next?
The first season of the series was based on Walter Tevis’ novel, and that novel does not have any sequel. So, if The Queen’s Gambit Season 2 is to happen, the creators will have to go on with a completely original story. The question is, what would happen? The first season concluded with Beth defeating Borgov, the greatest chess player in the world.
However, that does not mean that she would stay at the top forever. It is possible that her demons might come back to haunt her in the upcoming season. There is a possibility that if the next season happens, the creators might explore Beth’s childhood and explore other characters. We will pass on all the updates about the show as soon as it surfaces. So, you stay tuned.