The critically acclaimed and highly popular show, The Queen’s Gambit has been on my to-watch list for a long time. I was very intrigued by everyone’s reviews but was always too busy to watch. I’m really glad I got the chance to watch it! The first episode was really good and reeled me in. The main character, Beth Harmon interested me and I wanted to know more about her character. At first, I was a bit wary because I knew the main focus of the show was chess and I wasn’t really sure how they would incorporate the game without it being boring, but I was pleasantly surprised. The visuals and the way we watched Beth learn and advance in the game were really cool to see. Admittedly, I spent most of the episode really anxious for Beth and her addiction to tranquilizers, so the cliffhanger at the end of the episode makes me want to continue to watch. I’m very excited to learn more about her character and see how the writers use chess to help us do so. Overall, the episode was very entertaining and enjoyable!