Although not particularly inspiring, Queen's Gambit is both entertaining and absorbing. This is why this mini series by Netflix arouses much interest among the audience and earns the spotlight from the media. The storyline is intriguing and the casting is brilliant. It indulges the audience with the visual feast of splendid scenes and glamorous costume. So it has all the elements of an eye-catching drama. The first three episodes are especially captivating and original - a vulnerable orphan who happens to be a genius in playing chess. The very idea of a miserable girl having the opportunity to turn the table and being granted a promising future would easily capture the heart of most. The audience are enchanted to follow the heroine's journey in making her way to the summit of the chess playing world. This is the juiciest part of the story. Then, there is a twist of tone in the fifth and sixth episodes. It exposes the dark side of being a gifted chess player and allows the audience a peek of the struggles which many prodigies may encounter. This subject has been widely explored in other movies and the show fails to deliver meaningful insights in this aspect. The most disappointing is the last episode as the ending is completely predictable. However as a female audience, I am rewarded in one more aspect. It is delightful to watch the heroine beating all the male opponents. Chess playing has always been a man's world. All the top players are men. However her incredible talent enables her to break the mold. The feminist theme makes the whole story more enjoyable. As in many genres about prodigy, there is always the question if you can conquer the world at 20, what will you do with the rest of your life? If one is so smart and clever, can she find someone who can really communicate with her? What seems to be a blessing can turn out to be a curse if she is not lucky enough to get some proper guidance. A coin always has two sides.