Chernobyl EP1:
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- Опубликовано: 27 ноя 2023
- Hello and Welcome back to Cinema Rules! Tom watches the Chernobyl Mini-Series for the first time!!
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"I'm not gonna cry at this"
Me: *flashes back to episode 4*
Episode 3 was worse.
@@elric5371 I honestly can't remember if I'm thinking of ep3 or 4, but I don't want to share any spoilers 😬
@@DemeterAurion both were emotionally compelling but factually incorrect.
You nailed it. It is bleak. But one light in the dark is the genuine bravery and heroism of so many people you see throughout the series trying to help.
I was 17 years old when this happened, and living at home in Dublin. The west didn't even know it had happened until places like Sweden and Germany detected radioactivity that could only have come from there, and then of course the Americans took satellite photos that left no doubt. A woman in Ireland founded a charity in the aftermath to take children from the affected areas of Ukraine and Belarus to Ireland every year in the summer for a few months to give them some time in a healthier environment. The charity also trained medical personnel in the affected areas to deal with the effects on surviving victims. That woman ran in the Irish presidential election in 1997 but did not succeed. She is also a close friend of Bono's wife, Ali Hewson.
Fascinating and uplifting.
Oddly, this show gives me the same vibe as The Thing. The feeling of dread as something unknown is infecting you and everything around you from the inside out. The horror grows as people learn the nature of what they’re dealing with. You can’t defeat, only keep it at bay with a ton of sacrifice.
It often made me think of Lovecraft's The Colour Out of Space for similar reasons - the radiation feels like some terrible, invisible monster at times, especially at the end of Episode 2...
Great comparison. This show gave me such a feeling of dread and it was haunting.
@@petersvillage7447 Overly Sarcastic Productions did a great short bit on Chernobyl, in their vid about Kaiju - a tangent of how Godzilla was born out of nuclear fear - and basically said exactly this. It's a fantastic point.
I absolutely agree. The Thing (1982) is my favorite horror film and I instantly thought of it watching this series. I loved it so much I bought it on DVD.
I was in my late teens when this happened.
The UK actually got affected by fallout from the disaster, with Welsh lamb being banned from sale because they were eating it with the grass (I think it took about a decade for Welsh Lamb to be considered safe again).
It is also true that for much of the disaster, the USSR denied a problem to the rest of the world, despite the fact that radiation detectors across Europe had already determined that something major had happened, and wind direction gave a good idea where from.
There was a belief before this, that fallout would sink into the soil after about 2 years, Chernobyl shattered that idea.
Spitting Image also did a short sketch poking fun at the public Soviet response to the disaster
("Today, absolutely nothing happened today, especially not at the nuclear power plant at Chernobyl. The emergency services have not been called, because that would be stupid. Thousands of people have not been made homeless, because nothing has happened.
I now return you to "Potato World").
HBO released a podcast called "The Chernobyl Podcast" going along with the series episodes where they talk about the real backgrounds, what they changed, what happened exactly like it was portrayed, the scientific and political base of all the topics etc. of the specific episode.
I REALLY advice on listening to it while going through this mini series. It broadens the experience exponentially.
This show is nearly perfect, Tom. I hope you'll enjoy it as I did. ☢ I'm glad you mentioned Mr. Mazin's writing... kudos to Johan Renck's directing, as well.
It's the sounds of the dosimeters and geiger counters used as the "soundtrack" of the series that really gets me. Growing up during the time of Cold War fear, the Three Mile Island incident, and movies like "The Day After," "Silkwood" and "Testament," that sound just immediately fills me with dread.
The sound-design and soundtrack of this show is next level. AFAIK even in those haunting atmospheric drone-like background music, they integrated sounds that where recorded in real power plants.
It's crazy to me how the Three Mile Island incident was _so_ pervasive that people still cite it as one of the major nuclear incidents in history when, in fact, almost nothing happened that day. A few things went wrong, but the fail-safe systems all worked properly, no radioactive material was released, and nobody was injured. The press got a story and blew it _enormously_ out of proportion and then completely failed to tell everyone that it wasn't an issue. My stepdad actually got angry at me when I mentioned that 3MI wasn't really anything. It's like the opposite of what happened with the Y2K bug which _would_ have been a massive problem but, through extensive effort, was quashed before it caused any major issues so now everyone thinks it was overblown.
Silkwood? What's that one about? Interesting title.
A rare Tom solo, exciting!
This is a stunningly told series - no idea how it takes such a grip on you from the off. Not much is happening onscreen, but you're riveted to it.
This series displays the importance of filmmaking. Because everyone involved is at the top of their game we are able to both thoroughly enjoy this, while at the same time be repulsed by what happened. I remember when this occurred but I never really paid enough attention to the ramifications.
Your reaction is one the best I've seen from you, Tom. I'm so happy you're doing this! I think this series is a masterclass in cinema - everyone and everything is done perfectly
This is one of the best shows ever. The acting, setpieces and sound design is amazing
"I'm gonna cry on this"
Oh you sweet summer child, if you only knew what's to come. This episode was just the beginning.
I was 10yo when this disaster occured, more interested in riding my bike and playing in the woods than current world events, but I remember the BBC warning about what the wind and rain brought with it… terrifying.
One of the most genuinely tense, harrowing and yet brilliantly made series ever. So glad to see you reaction to this!
If it's an HBO production, you're golden. Even the quirky ones are good.
Really curious how they get such consistently good shows. Is it just the prestige of being part of an HBO series? They just attract the right talent? Netflix has some great shows too but the quality control is just not on that level.
Quite true.
I was born 1973, I‘m from Germany / Bavaria and I remember chernobyl quite well. And what stuck with me is what my hairdresser said, years later: she washed the client‘s hair…. and had so much hair in her hands. And in Germany all the politics said, that there would be NO damage to us! WELL……
I was 7 and remember my dad saying I could not play outside for some weeks
Just so you know, Tom. As a human who was born-raised-living in Russia now, I can tell you that this show is even more about the MODERN Russia as a State. And this feeling is the most terrifying to me.
Well, if you are saying that the show has been made by the state that sees russia as an enemy and yoused the pov that succefully shows the Russians as unhuman then this propaganda piece against it succeded. Sad it didnt end well for Navalny eh?)
@@alesh4654 Try harder, vatnik.
@@bjornh4664 oooh, how nice)) sure, I am vatnik. Why not)😎 I have couple names for you as well, one better than the other.
It was also released during Brexit and Trump times which meant "post-truth", "alternative facts" etc
@@geneticjen9312 I don't know about that, but the fact that the show has categorical one-sided view on the Soviet Union government that only concerne was to ruine the lives of its citizens and steere the minds of modern teenagers to the hate for your ancestors (as one above here wrote) feels like a true.
I lived and worked in russia for many years and somehow didnt feel threatened. 🤷♂️
"She's the only one with any sense".
Get to hospital...
Hold my beer.
Also that is complete fiction, she was perfectly safe at the hospital.
Watched it 3 times. And will watch it again. Amazing show.
I was at school (in England) when this happened, but what I remember the most was my parents watching the weather forecast, and realizing that the east wind was blowing the radioactive cloud across Europe and the UK.
Amazing series, superbly shot and hauntingly written . It will sit with you for weeks.
See, I'm just old enough to remember this happening. And I remember being a kid and hearing the news, and hearing the adults talking, and trying to parse if this was the same thing as nuclear war or not. And I don't think it all really hit me until I watched a movie a few years later called "When the Wind Blows" (which I was allowed to watch because it was a cartoon without anyone checking what it was about). The 1980s were terrifying enough. But this show really did manage to capture that sense of ill at ease and fear all through-out impressively. It is absolutely amazingly well written, acted, and especially the music.
I came across the book form of that tale by Raymond Briggs when I was a kid, read it many times... Absolutely tragic...
The actress playing the firefighters wife Lyudmila is Irish actress Jessie Buckley. Later in the series you'll see another Irish actor, Barry Keoghan who also starred in 'The Banshees of Inisherin' and Christopher Nolan's 'Dunkirk'. Both Jessie Buckley and Barry Keoghan have been nominated for Oscars for different films in recent years.
It's very important to not allow disasters like Fukushima or Chernobyl make you anti-nuclear power. It's one of the best power sources out there. Don't be Germany, don't become a slave to Russian gas and oil.
I agree, couldn't stress than enough!
Oh man, ive been hoping these reactions would come on youtube, been waiting. Such a great miniseries, horrific true story, but great education for the normal public.
I agree with everyone else. This show is absolutely amazing. The writing, the acting, the music and sound and cinematography... it really is one of the best short series. I don’t know if it'll make you cry, but it certainly made me cry. You also hit the nail on the head about that feeling of dread that's building, particularly when it comes from the knowledge of how bad the situation really is, but seeing that those in authority have their heads in the sand.
They did use some CGI to enhance some of the scenes to more resemble the original, however, the shots of the powerplant are of a real powerplant, specifically: Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant in Lithuania
It's also an RBMK reactor and looks similar to how Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant looks
I've been to Pripyat and Chernobyl myself in 2019, just before this show aired actually. It was incredibly humbling and rough to walk through places where so many people have lived, so many kids have played. The Chernobyl Power Plant was still operational when I visited, though as a power routing station rather than its own power source. Our guide had worked there for 20 years, and was very knowledgeable.
I also slept in a hotel in Chernobyl City (which was basically the town where people who worked at the Power Plant lived often, if they didn't live in Pripyat). Was a surreal experience.
When I visited most of the areas had extremely low radiation, comparable to any other city. There were however moments where my dosimeter did spike a bit (though still within a range that was fine to experience, they did make you wear a piece of metal around your neck that would keep track of how much radiation you absorbed, and only if you passed an inspection after were you allowed to leave the area). The highest it went was when we were close to Plant 4, the one that exploded. There was a wall with a memorial for the one person that still is buried under the rubble: Valery Khodemchuk, which was a wall dividing Plant 3 and 4. It was earie to see.
If you are someone who's respectful and wishes to visit those areas to pay your respects, I would recommend it with a guide as it genuinely leaves an impression. Sadly there are also those that only go for the Instagram pics... the less said about them the better.
Tom, I am THRILLED you are watching this series! It is one of (if not *the*) most visually stunning, gut wrenching, brilliantly made series of all time. Love that you picked up on the culture of fear and how that in itself is a horrifying part of humanity... I've watched a ton of reactors reviewing this show and few have called it out in such a poignant way. I can't wait to see you watch episode 2! And if you manage to stave off the tears until the last episode I will eat my own shoe.
Everything about this show is phenomenal. I am kind of weirdly obsessed with nuclear accidents and knew 90% of the facts about this disaster already, but there’s a scene where another scientist is introduced who makes a big discovery and the meeting with Gorbachov and the other members of government about what it would mean was just horrifying. The facts were bad enough but the way they were delivered - flat, completely detached, without emotion of any kind - was the horrific part.
All the meetings apart from the first one are like this. The only characters who show real bold emotion are working class, and it just makes it that much more clear how detached those in power are from the people.
Maybe that’s a reach, but it kind of feels deliberate.
As for a “favorite,” not sure I have one but the power of episode 3 speaks for itself.
I was also skeptical of Craig doing something so serious but god did he absolutely fucking nail this show.
Chernobyl is the reason why I knew TLOU was going to work.
This show is full of lies anyway you wouldn’t get facts from it.
Since I listened to Craig Mazin‘s & John August’s Scriptnotes podcast years before the mini series came out, I knew it would be good as this time and depth of research is more in line with Craig Amazon’s actual personality.
(Scriptnotes is a podcast about screenwriting for screenwriters.)
I think the older episodes are available if a person becomes a donor.
This is definitely one of the best shows out there especially with the acting and storytelling. Easily, the most chilling scene in the show for me is when they are looking into the burning core accompanied by that unnerving music and those few seconds really show how bad it really was and how bad it was going to get. It's basically like staring death directly in the face.
Yeah the music is very unsettling.
The best description I've ever seen of that shot is "When you're looking into the fire that just killed you".
no matter how many times i see this show or watch reactions, i get so angered at the leaders and their denials
I really recommend the first season of True Detective if you're into watching a series. It'll be 8 episodes but I do stress just the first season. Each season is a different story and the first season was lightning in a bottle.
Watched Chernobyl probably like 5 times+ by myself, once with my family and multiple reactions to it on RUclips. Such a well crafted show and very informative.
Well crafted yes, informative not a chance.
Loved this show! 💖 Couldn't stop watching. Binged the whole thing in one sitting. Hope you enjoy it as well, Tom! 😊
oof that is a bleak 6 or so hours lol
Sounds like you lack willpower.
Excellent reaction. You're the first one I've seen who gets the psychological, sociological and political framing of this show. And you're also right about the consequences of it being covered up to a large extent.
No spoilers as this isn't part of the series, but there's one story from just a decade ago about a journalist who had to flee Russia because she was being threatened for investigating why people's medical records were branded "state secret". These were cancer patients, people who were still being lied to now. She thought it was due to the illegal dumping of nuclear waste materials under towns and cities, but others have since suggested that this was part of the ongoing fallout of Chernobyl and that the ramifications of it are still being covered up by the Russian government. The Soviet Union never cared enough to treat the the problem, and when the Soviet Union collapsed there was even less motivation to do anything.
Looking forward to seeing you react to the rest of this series. It really is a masterful production.
LOVE that you're watching this series. Easily one of the best pieces of television I've ever seen. Highly recommend listening to the podcast put out by HBO that accompanies the series. Craig Mazin is on every episode giving behind-the-scenes information. Your reaction to it being like a horror was so similar to my reaction. I so often felt like I couldn't catch my breath because I was holding it for these very tense, scary moments in the aftermath of the explosion. Can't wait to see your videos for the whole series!
I was in my early teenage years when this happened. It was just a few years after the green- and anti-nuclear-power movement got a broader recognition from the general public here in Germany, so even as a teen I had at least a general idea how dangerous the situation was. And yes, it was damn scary.
One of the best reactions I've seen to what is possibly the best mini-series ever produced.
The best series I've ever seen.
I wouldn't say horror, but it is a disaster show and I find there is much in common between the horror and the disaster genres.
Don't poo-poo nuclear power. It is much safer now than these old style plants. And it burns clean which is good for the climate.
I think this series is the best of TV and I hope you enjoy. Personally I would like to see you do a reaction to two episodes at once instead of one. It is more dramatic that way.
Where do we put the waste? I know, let's put in munitions! Spread the love around!! Forget about all of the nuclear waste dumps that are leaking into the ocean and ground water supplies. The forever chemicals will combat it, the dumb populace won't know a thing because they are all ignorant.
Yes, I was in my early 20s when this happened. I remember the US news stations reporting not that Pripyat had been affected by a nuclear explosion, but that Pripyat had literally disappeared off the map. There was a pretty long delay before we actually knew what had happened. And, yes, it absolutely stunned me, and everyone else. We didn't know how bad it was, or if the nuclear fallout would reach us too. It might sound dramatic, but nothing like this had happened before, so there was a lot of speculation going on.
Tom, you are in for a treat, this is brilliant. There is a tangible sense of foreboding, that you feel the whole time. I was about your age when this happened, I was in USA, but I remember how concerned we were for other countries closer to the area of contamination.. Buckle your seat belt and enjoy!!!!
One thing to remember is at this time no one believed this type of reactor could explode like it did.
There is no favorite episode.The whole series is outstanding. What a great job!
I binged watched it because I couldn't wait for the next episode, and I already new the history of Chernobyl.
Chernobyl happened on my 10th birthday. I remember seeing the stuff on the news a few days after it exploded. At the time, I didn't quite understand how serious it was. Didn't have the sense enough to truly be scared at what could possibly happen if they hadn't gotten it under control.
This show was amazingly well written acted and filmed. The whole first episode makes your stomach drop within the first few minutes. I've been a chernobyl officiando for over a decade and most of the show is pretty accurate to what happened. The late soviet era was all about keeping secrets as close to the vest as possible.
I was only 3 when it happened but I still remember it. Here in France the news/government were saying the radioactive cloud stopped at the frontier because of the Alps 🤣
This event was really traumatic, and this mini show is incredible, I love rewatching it with the reactions videos
I remember it on the bbc news.They were slightly worried about the wind in the area in which way it was blowing towards other countries. But it died down pretty quick as I remember especially as the Mexico 86 World Cup started about 3-4 months after.
Fascinating series - happy to re-watch with you Tom!
I was living in Tavistock in Devon in 1986 when the disaster happened. I remember, a couple of months or so after the accident, going with my mum into our back garden and looking in shock at our pond. There was a strange, glowing layer of dust on the surface of the water. We shortly after learned that other people were seeing this on their own ponds and on other surfaces. It was later revealed on the news that radioactive clouds from Chernobyl were hanging over the UK and, during that particular month, it was particularly concentrated over the South West, including Devon! At another point the clouds carried the radiation over large areas of North Wales (because of heavy rain fall - the government banned the sale of farm animals like sheep and cows because they were contaminated and this continued for years after), at other times it was particularly concentrated over the Cumbria area. This was the UK!! This was how far the radiation was carried over the weeks and months following the accident! Other parts of Europe were very badly affected, in particular Austria. There were such different levels of radiation across Europe, depending in which direction the winds carried the clouds at any one time and how much rain fell, bringing the radiation to the ground. In many areas the fields were contaminated for many years. All crops in Austria were destroyed when mum and I were on holiday there in October 1986 - 6 months after the accident! We could only eat imported vegetables bought in from places not affected by the radiation in the soil. Kids were told to stay indoors and not play outside. We were told to keep our windows closed. This was across Europe. That's how wide spread this became. I can only imagine what it must have been like for the poor people in Ukraine, Belarus and other countries close to the power plant! Terrifying. I'll never forget that time. It was scary and the cover ups were even scarier! To think that the Soviet authorities weren't even going to tell anyone, until Sweden detected the radiation and where it was coming from and the USSR had to admit what had happened. But of course they still tried to play down the severity of it. Anyway, you'll see all the rest unfolding in the following episodes. This series is remarkable, one of the best TV mini series ever made, in my opinion. Yes, it's like a horror story, made all the worst because it's a true story. For me the hardest episode to watch is episode 4. Episode 5 is amazing in how Jared Harris' character explains exactly what happened to Chernobyl and exactly why it exploded. It's compulsive viewing. I look forward to your reaction to all the episodes. All the cast are brilliant but Jared Harris and Stellan Skarsgaard really shine, as does Jessie Buckley, one of the best young actresses around today.
will definetly be checking this channel everyday for new episodes of this tom, can't to witness this show with you!
Hell yeah! One of my favorite shows/mini series ever. It's so well done.
This was a masterpiece for sure. Every episode is great but my favorite was the final episode. Can't wait to go on this journey with you.
Most of the series was shot in Lithuania, with the Ignanila 4-reactor RBMK plant (shut down) being the main filming site for the plant itself, it's very similar to Chernobyl in layout so they shot at and around there with CGI added where needed.
this is magnificent, you are in for an amazing ride. Stay for the entire show.
It's insanely well done, this series. I'll definitely be following your journey on this.
12:15 They'll "shine" like that green thing that falls in Homer's suit in _The Simpson's_ intros.
Everyone you meet in this episode who has a name is a real person. Concerning the denial: you had to pretend the Soviet Union was a worker's paradise where nothing ever went wrong. Perception trumped reality. If you raised an issue, it was all your fault. They set about to build a tractor factory. Work fell behind, but no one wanted to take the hit, so the paperwork moved ahead on schedule. Finally the fire marshall showed up to inspect and found a cement slab.
Um not everyone, but most people.
Craig Mazin, the show creator does a podcast called Scriptnotes, a screenwriting podcast.
Before Chernobyl came out he only talked about his previously released comedies and even talked about how he would never get invited to an awards show.
The show Chernobyl is in line with the personality of Craig Mazin that I hear in the podcast.
He explained how in Hollywood, people get pigeonholed into doing one sort of thing if they are good at it.
That’s why he had to go to TV to get Chernobyl made. The film industry would never let him write something that wasn’t a comedy.
He said TV was so much easier to work with then film.
I grew up watching horror movies, I could watch The Shining right before bed and sleep like a baby, this show horrified me to my core. Nuclear radiation is a one of the most terrifying forces I’ve ever heard of.
This series is superlative, top to bottom. There is so much brilliant filmmaking here, you're going to eat it up, and you will not be prepared for how bad a situation this really was.
Best mini series ever made imo, I found it to be absoluty stunning.
Brilliant review of a brilliant show, can’t wait to continue the journey with you ❤
Amazing show, some truly haunting scenes.
The is a podcast series for the show called The Chernobyl Podcast that goes into more about each episode that is really good.
Close to a perfect miniseries. Just extremely solid in every aspect. As others have said, the official podcast is excellent and adds a lot to the show for those of us interested in the specifics of adaptation and craft.
Fab review Tom! You're more clued up on the history and politics than me, so was interesting hear your perspective as the episode unfolded!
Another show that I recommend is "It's A Sin". About the start of the AIDS crises in 80s London.
I think Chernobyl is probably the best miniseries ever made. Since you are also a Jared Harris fan, you really need to watch Season 1 of The Terror. It also has the dread thing going on in spades.
This was one of the best series Ive ever watched, so well made, amazing performances. harrowing story.
This won't give you nightmares. You want true nightmares, watch Threads if you haven't already seen it. By all means, should you watch Threads, make it a reaction video. My favorite episode is the last one because they pretty much explain everything. The toughest episode to watch is probably the third one.
I'll second reacting to Threads. Absolutely terrifying when it first aired and still absolutely terrifying today, especially considering some of the sabre rattling going on right now.
You should also check out the podcast they made to accompany each episode. This show was breathtaking to watch.
These early episodes really do feel like horror. Rest of the series is fantastic too, though. Fits about every genre in once it gets going. Awesome show.
I was in Kindergarden when it happened. Austria, a 1,000 miles to the west.
Having been far to young for someone to explain to me what had happened, let alone understand it, all I really remember is that we weren't allowed to play outside, had to keep the windows shut and take iodine pills ("calcium for our teeth") for a while.
"He's about to say something cool, if he's tapping his stick like that."
Me, an already scarred individual: "Oh, you sweet summer child."
Really looking forward to the rest of your reaction to this series. You definitely "get it", and it's refreshing to see. Be sure to include your reaction to the credits at the end of the last episode, there is a lot of "epilogue" info that is really fascinating. Cheers!
A masterpiece in tv making. I learnt so much from watching this series. Utterly compelling & utterly terrifying.
This show is not a screed against nuclear power.. which orders of magnitude cleaner and more efficient than any other power generator. Youll see exactly why this happened and the differences between old Soviet reactors and those of other countries. Also, youll see how Soviet politics ultimately led to this.
Tom is sharp. Loved his insight and reaction.
Johan Renck was a popstar called Stakker Bo back in the early 90's
This show was so good I watched one episode via a skull and crossbones platform before then immediately buying the whole thing on Amazon Prime.
Here is a sort of standard comment I have posted on a lot of the reactions to this series that I come across...hope you don't mind me copy/pasting it here. One thing I will add, is that the more I learn about the history of the RBMK reactor and of the Chernobyl power plant, the more I feel that a lot of context is left out of the show, and it could have been more accurate if it had revealed some of that. Also, it is important to remember that this show has very few lessons regarding nuclear power in the West...it pretty much only applies to the Soviet Union or other similar totalitarian society.
This a really good series...one of the best ever made...but the producers did get some things wrong. Some things were changed intentionally for the purposes of storytelling, and the makers of the series put in a series of notes at the end of the last episode of the series explaining some of them. They also have a podcast that they put out along with the show in which they talk about other things they altered from the history and why. However, I do recommend you check out the History vs Hollywood article on Chernobyl when you are done watching the whole series, so you can find out about the other things that the producers got wrong that they do not admit to. Definitely wait until you are done with the series so you do not spoil anything for yourself.
I had heard so much about this show and when I finally got round to watching it I was just blown away. like if every tv show could be this good all the time, the world would quite literally be a better place lol when I heard Mazin was in charge of The Last of Us I knew it was gonna slap.
I was nine , remember very well it was on tv non stop they were showing clouds of radiation coming in over Sweden , scared me, it was hard to understand at nine though
This is probably one of the best short series, yeah.
As for the events themselves, well, I was too young to actually understand what was going on and right now it'd be spoilers for future episodes so I'll just mention one aftermath.
I live in Poland and at one point few years after hte disaster they were attempting to build an EXACTLY THE SAME type of reactor in the part of the country I live in and there were huuuge protests against it, there was even some graffiti that remained for years after. I believe it was painted over at some point or the building/wall in question was torn down (it's been a while so I don't really remember) but I do recall seeing a slogan that can be roughly translated as "nuclear plant = death of our city" while growing up.
A great series. Truly makes you think about what those men who worked tirelessly to limit the damage went through while the top brass just sat back. Horrific.
In those polls that come out every so often about who is the most terrifying tv-movie villians of all time, i would rank the geiger counter chatter/radiation #1 by a mile...
It really is a masterpiece. Couldn't fault any of it. The fact that this really happened as well just leaves you speechless by the end of it. We all know about the Chernobyl explosion but this series really does a great job of exploring it in a cinematic but realistic way
I can fault the fact it is just full of lies.
List of horror films from the 80s Tom should watch and react: Amytiville 2, Demons 1 and 2, Night of the demons 1 and 2, Silver Bullet and Creepshow 2... from early 90s The People under the stairs and Prince of Darkness... and a last 90s classic Ravenous... you will love them 🫶
It's crazy that I was 9 years old when this happened and yet I have no memory of it. I don't recall ever hearing about it in school and my dad didn't watch the news. So in my part of the US it's like it never happened.
We lived just 100 kilometers away from Chernobyl and had no idea what was going on. The Soviet Government kept it a secret for 36 hours. The State had to reveal the truth only after the radiation has reached beyond the Soviet border to Sweden...
This is the only mini-series that I became angrier after each episodes...
This show is harrowing but I love it. Yay Tom!
you're in for a treat!
Sean is great, but if it comes to solo reactions from the channel, Tom knocks it out of the park.
"The refusal to accept the truth, even when the disaster is happening". Something the UK government is used to sadly and still roles out to this very day...
So happy you're doing this. It is indeed a masterpiece.
I love this show but with a massive asterisk. It was cool to see the Cold War era town of Pripyat and ominous to see inside the plant. Portrayal of the people and their daily life was my favorite. It used to be so opaque. It was turned into a horror cartoon, which fine I suppose but don't walk away thinking they got the science right. They did not. It's art so enjoy it on that level.