For a narrative twist, Frank incorporates a drug addiction issue that Beth struggles with for most of the series, from a pre-teen to an adult. The Queen's Gambit implies that something could go wrong through its lighting and pacing, yet the ultimate reveal is that Beth not only learns how to play chess but proves that she can compete with adults. In the series premiere, young Beth (Isla Johnston) wanders into the basement of the Methuen Home for Girls and encounters a suspicious janitor named Mr.
With The Queen's Gambit, writer-director Scott Frank subverts audience expectations through his storytelling and character development. The Queen's Gambit ends with Beth Harmon playing chess in a Russian park, so what's the true significance of the scene? In the series finale, 'End Game,' the 20-year-old protagonist ( Anya Taylor-Joy) reaches the pinnacle of her career and becomes an international celebrity, yet she seemingly passes on the opportunity to celebrate her win at The White House. Rather than leaving Moscow ASAP, Beth makes a spontaneous decision that could leave some Netflix streamers unsure about the character's motivations.
