Mom's Minute

Introduction

If you have been searching for a Netflix series that may be worth your time, then I have a suggestion for you.  Check out The Queen's Gambit. This is a seven episode Netflix original series where you can enjoy quality casting, acting, scenery, storyline and overall atmosphere.  An added bonus is you may be able to take something away from it -- or you may watch this series for sheer entertainment value.

Synopsis of The Queen’s Gambit Netflix Original Series

The Queen’s Gambit limited series is set in the 1960’s and center around a character who initially realized her talent and passion in what some would consider a desolate place -- an orphanage for girls.  There is a backstory which I will not divulge here. However, on a brighter note, the main character, Elizabeth Harmon, played by  Anya Taylor-Joy is eventually adopted and continues to excel at her craft which extends to international levels.

Suspense in The Queen’s Gambit Netflix Original Series

The Queen’s Gambit may keep your interest because there is no clear-cut way for you to predict what will happen to this championship chess player.  As you watch this series, several questions may come to mind. For example, since Elizabeth Harmon started playing at an early age -- will she outgrow the chess challenges or will she veer to another path -- similar to other championship chess players? Will her talents wane as she grows older, or will they get better with time? Watch The Queen's Gambit and find out the answers to these questions and more.

Subplot of The Queen’s Gambit Netflix Original Series

Coming from a dire family background, you may question how Elizabeth Harmon handles her personal problems, including inter-relationships with others.  At the core of the story is her seemingly dependence on substances including pills and alcohol that she unfortunately use as props or ways to cope. Along these lines, I think The Queen's Gambit showed a balance between her excelling at playing chess as well as the numerous emotional hurdles she had to face and overcome.

Assessment of The Queen’s Gambit Netflix Original Series

The lure of The Queen’s Gambit series is you do not have to be a chess player or a chess enthusiast to enjoy watching it.  Even though the focus of the series is the main character’s superior chess playing skills, The Queen's Gambit will pull you into what went on in her life outside of playing chess, as well as the people she met and interacted with along the way.

Regardless of what you take from The Queen's Gambit Netflix series, I’m sure in addition to being entertained, you may learn life lessons-- even though the story is fictional.  Personally, I admired her resilience and persistence in becoming the best at her craft without having an abundance of female role models to follow.  

There are some sad, low parts of the story but as you watch each episode leading to the last one, I think overall, you will be satisfied with how The Queen's Gambit series ended.

Rating of The Queen’s Gambit Netflix Original Series

Based on a rating of 1 star to 5 stars with 5 stars being the highest, I rate The Queen’s Gambit Netflix Original Series 5 stars.