Overview

• Rematch, a six-episode drama originally released in France in 2024, is now available worldwide on Disney+.
• The series stars Christian Cooke as Garry Kasparov, portraying his intense 1997 rematch against IBM's Deep Blue supercomputer.
• Critics and early viewers have praised the show, with some calling it a 'masterpiece' and highlighting its gripping narrative.
• Christian Cooke likened his portrayal of Kasparov to a boxing match, emphasizing the grandmaster's focus and aggression in competition.
• Rematch is seen as Disney+'s response to the success of Netflix's The Queen's Gambit, tapping into the growing popularity of chess dramas.