By: Sarah Kebei
One of the most streamed shows on Netflix, The Queen’s Gambit, series is a coming of age tale with Anya Taylor- Joy, who plays the main protagonist Beth. She is a deeply troubled young woman who finds refuge within the game of chess. It brings awareness to mental illnesses whilst also telling a story of the life of a young chess prodigy.
The Queen’s Gambit is an interesting series, which tells the story of a nine year old orphan prodigy named Beth Harmon, who discovers and masters the game of chess but little does she know that child stardom comes at a price. After her mother dies fatally in a car accident , Beth is sent to an orphanage.
She was a shy withdrawn girl who finds a purpose when her school janitor teaches her to play chess. She portrays her talent for the game and is soon competing at a very high level. However, the dark side to Beth Harmon is that she also developed a serious drug addiction as this seems to help her play.
She is set on her path for stardom and fame but will she fulfil her desires or will she self- destruct? The Queen’s Gambit is worth the watch!