Light Humor (Queen’s Gambit Ep1)

This was the first time that I have ever watched the series. I thought the series used lighting in a really captivating way. The lighting always felt somehow dull and gloomy, which I think reflected the nature of the institution and how they demoralized the girls. The episode presented dark aspects of the institution in a manner that was impactful but not forceful. I think the comedic relief that they added throughout the episode was really important for keeping the audience’s engagement and to prevent the episodes from becoming too heaving. However, the ending of the episode where Beth overdoses prevented the light humor from taking away from the serious issues of the institution.

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