I Am Very Attracted to Thomas Brodie-Sangster as a Chess Cowboy on The Queen's Gambit

Updated on Oct 30, 2020 at 12:00 PM

The Queen's Gambit is a masterpiece with its intriguing storylines and all-star cast, but one thing I haven't been able to get out of my head since binge-watching the series is Thomas Brodie-Sangster. The 30-year-old actor first rose to fame with his role as Sam in Love Actually, but he obviously looks super different on the Netflix miniseries. Even though his character, Benny, sports a scruffy mustache, a goofy leather trench coat, and a cowboy hat throughout the whole series, that didn't stop me from swooning over him. I don't know how to explain it, but when Beth pushes Benny's hair back in episode five, something changed for me. If you've watched the series, then you know what I mean. If you haven't watched yet, allow this thirst post to persuade you to add the show to your watch list.

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Yes, I Would Like to Learn More About This "Chess" You Speak of

Checkmate!

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The Power This Photo Holds

I am willing to overlook this cowboy hat.

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The Little Smirk Under That Huge Hat

Ugh, I can't.

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I Can't Believe I'm Falling For a Guy in a TRENCH COAT

What is happening??

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OK, but Let's Talk About Benny Without His Hat and Jacket!

Beth's right — Benny does have great hair . . . and biceps.

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The Sexual Tension Is Just Too Much

I love Beth and Benny just as much as I love Benny himself.

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Fun Fact: This Is a Photo of Benny Asking Me Out on a Date

I said, "Yes."

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We Love a Broody Staredown

Sorry, I've suddenly lost my concentration.

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Just Imagining Going on a Road Trip With Benny to NYC

*Blasts '60s music in the car.*

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The Way He Helps Beth Makes My Heart Soft

If you didn't cry over this scene, you're lying!

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So Concentrated, So Serious, So Freaking Cute

Still not over this moment.

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I Love a Chess-Playing Cowboy and His Name Is Benny

BRB, rewatching The Queen's Gambit on Netflix.

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I Am Very Attracted to Thomas Brodie-Sangster as a Chess Cowboy on The Queen's Gambit

Yes, I Would Like to Learn More About This "Chess" You Speak of

The Power This Photo Holds

The Little Smirk Under That Huge Hat

I Can't Believe I'm Falling For a Guy in a TRENCH COAT

OK, but Let's Talk About Benny Without His Hat and Jacket!

The Sexual Tension Is Just Too Much

Fun Fact: This Is a Photo of Benny Asking Me Out on a Date

We Love a Broody Staredown

Just Imagining Going on a Road Trip With Benny to NYC

The Way He Helps Beth Makes My Heart Soft

So Concentrated, So Serious, So Freaking Cute

I Love a Chess-Playing Cowboy and His Name Is Benny

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