This is a high quality series, no doubt. After watching it I feel respectful of the creators. To me it's like a piece of art, a dark and beautiful fairytale with great ambience. The costumes, the music, the scenography, and the great actors. I love the 60's setting and the theme of a young girl excelling in a world of men. Somehow though, while the beginning was captivating and the actress portraying the young Elizabeth very acomplished, I found the middle somewhat lenghty and repetetive. I'm sure chess is exciting, but there is a Lot of playing to be watched over and over. It perhaps would have been more interesting to further explore the emotions, motives and relationships surrounding the main character. Or just cut it down a few episodes shorter. A mini series to me, as marketed by netflix, shouldn't be longer than 3-4 episodes. However, the "endgame" leaves me with chills and tearful eyes, impressed overall.