This show has one of the best openings to a series I have ever seen, episode one was the best in a long time. The second and third episode was also very good. However by episode 4 through to 6 most of the excitement was gone. The plot becomes stale, predictable and unrealistic and characters lose their quality.
Also the writers didn't even bother to explain some part of the plot the were inconsistent. For example why didn't Beth visit Mr. Shaible even once after she left the orphanage, but we are supposed to feel sorry and sad with her when she cries in the car after discovering their old photo. All this after she had shamefully mocked him that she still owed him money, the same money he generously Lent her to start her big career in chess.
Also why did Jolene have to come out and sacrifice to help the main character after Beth did not even once bother to get in touch with her after all these years?
This whole show is like a train wreck. Everything thing started out great then went downhill fast. The plot becomes weak and the main character also becomes weak and gets things handed down to her without even deserving it.
I think most of the ratings and reviews here are forgiving because of the massive impact the opening episodes had. If you are thinking of giving this show a shot, go ahead. However, it goes downhill after episode 3.
Also the writers didn't even bother to explain some part of the plot the were inconsistent. For example why didn't Beth visit Mr. Shaible even once after she left the orphanage, but we are supposed to feel sorry and sad with her when she cries in the car after discovering their old photo. All this after she had shamefully mocked him that she still owed him money, the same money he generously Lent her to start her big career in chess.
Also why did Jolene have to come out and sacrifice to help the main character after Beth did not even once bother to get in touch with her after all these years?
This whole show is like a train wreck. Everything thing started out great then went downhill fast. The plot becomes weak and the main character also becomes weak and gets things handed down to her without even deserving it.
I think most of the ratings and reviews here are forgiving because of the massive impact the opening episodes had. If you are thinking of giving this show a shot, go ahead. However, it goes downhill after episode 3.