These episodes were very climactic in seeing how Beth came far in her career and her life. The tournament in Russia showcased her skills as a chess player and how Beth overcame some of her personal struggles with the support of her friends. It was great to see how her friends from the previous episodes came together to help her, especially at the last match. It also felt like a strong ending because of how Beth revisited her past and found closure–for example, Jolene and Beth visited the orphanage where Beth first learned how to play chess, and Beth realized she was able to reach out to her friends and they were happy to offer advice and try to help her succeed. Overall it felt like a good close to the series as well as being an uplifting ending.