Name: Series Review: Chernobyl
Item: Chernobyl
Author: @chekohler

Hi TV Boffins

It doesn't happen too often these days but shows worth binge-watching do still happen, you just need to know where to look. HBO sends us on a ride to Ukraine, during the times of the Soviet Union. Since the Russians ruined the elections with their Facebook campaigns and bots I think the show comes as a fitting clap back. Pretty sure Putin isn't too pleased about Americans making a show about Eastern European incompetence and lies.

Nor could they be too appeased about portraying Russians and Ukrainians with a posh English accent either lol, they didn't even bother because well who can take Russian accents seriously? I know I can't, Mr Bond!

So let's dive into this one, shall we? We have lots to cover

Image source - vitalthrills

What is Chernobyl about?

In April 1986, an explosion at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in the Union of Soviet Socialist Republic becomes one of the world's worst man-made disaster and the damage from will continue for years to come. This is a biopic on the events leading up the fatal explosion that claimed way more than the reported 31 lives lost.

What I thought of Chernobyl?

From the first episode, I was already hooked, the set design, the clothing and the overall the cinematic quality was top notch, I guess HBO shows not needing CGI dragon costs can really help the budget being spent on quality visuals! I found myself captivated by many of the scenes, while not visual spectaculars they draw you in with a sense of realism you don't often get with TV series these days.

The writing wasn't brilliant but it was great, but it is consistent and I'm sure it was a little jazzed up for entertainment purposes but never outlandish! Each actor did an amazing job at portraying each character and their feelings, which ultimately, led to an even greater ambience. When the show ended, I was in Chernobyl! I felt like I was contaminated by radiation.

My rating for Chernobyl

The show does an amazing job of immersing you in the life and times of those involved in the Chernobyl disaster. It's not all about the science but the geopolitical nature of the times, the effects of displacing 1000s of people, a government cover-up and so much more. Made all the juicier when you know that this is based on a true story.

I really enjoyed the series and I would have to give it 9 control rods out of 10

If my high rating is not enough to convince you and you're looking for some interesting facts about the show before you watch it check out this article or this one

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Comments · 12

@creativecrypto(79)· 2614d

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@wisejg(62)· 2614d

I agree with you. Chernobyl does not need CGI. It is such a good show that I have not stopped talking about it since I saw it. if you ask me, the series achieved the same as the suicide of the physicist Legasov, an interest in the matter that the Russians do not like. it means for them to reopen a wound that was closed. I even knew that they are planning their own version where they will talk about the USA's participation in the catastrophe.

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@abitcoinskeptic(75)· 2618d

I just started watching this yesterday and binge watched 3 episodes in a row. They do a very good job going over what happens in a system like this when things don't go to plan. I don't think it's completely anti-Russian. If Russians don't want to talk about this, well, too bad for them.

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@niallon11(77)· 2619d

I've only heard good things about this show so far. It's definitely on my list to watch very soon.

@aurodivys(79)· 2619d

Hello, @chekohler. Excellent review of this good HBO series. I've already seen the first chapter and I'm hooked, waiting for the weekend to arrive soon which is the time I have to see it. It will be a Chernobyl marathon. It was very sad for me to see what happened in the beginning and imagine the life of those who lived it at the time.

@fullcoverbetting(74)· 2619d

I also did read more good things about it! But Netflix released the third season of "Designated survivor". So that will be first on the list! Cheers, Peter

@intellihandling(64)· 2619d

Dear @chekohler, thank you to share with us this Memory of 34 years ago, that time i was too young to realize such disaster and this movie should be Watch from people Who think nuclear Power Is our future. When anyone have not yet find a solution where put safely the shit made by nuclear Power plant, how Is possible to promote such way of making Energy? People should know the filosofy of Nicholas Tesla to understand how Energy Is something almost Natural....

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@saffisara(74)· 2619d

I actually saw this one yesterday when I had a day off, I had heard it was suppose to be great but was like... Ehhh.. Ok I watch it.

Then like you I was hooked and had to se more I also have to say there was some things about this accident that I didn't know... And what terrible death of the three people who had to go in and try to empty the water. It's a strong serie and I definitely recommend it.

Thank you for sharing your rewiew and tipping about great movies.

Have a wonderful day. Cheers!

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@coininstant(69)· 2619d

Flagged because I don't like the picture!