In the second episode, Beth gets adopted by a couple who live the apparent suburban dream. However, reality becomes clear first and the couple are completely disconnected and the wife is suffering with her mental health. Beth quickly realizes that this adoption is really a chance at freedom—specifically to play chess. When Beth wind a tournament, her adoptive mother realizes Beth can make them money from winning after they were left by her husband. It almost seems as if the relationship between Beth and her mother is on the basis of exchanging resources. Beth has the ability to play chess and her mother has the chance at sustaining their home and life with prize money. While, it’s too early to tell if this relationship will stay rooted in an exchange of resources, the relationship reminded me a lot of the real world. Whether you’re a student, a celebrity, or a millionaire, it’s often hard to find people who genuinely want to make relationships that don’t guarantee some type of gain like fame, popularity, or money. I’m interested to see if Beth and her mother’s relationship bypass this harsh reality about our world.