An infamous world event captured in a riveting series. Chernobyl provides so much depth and wider information into the disaster by following the various lives and stories of those involved, the plot remains gripping beyond the event itself, and the aftermath takes complete scrutiny.
Deeply unsettling and painful to watch at times, the effects of radiation poisoning are explicitly shown in all its horrors, and as horrible as it is to see, the makeup and costuming department must be commended. Everything in the series is visually stunning, staying truthful to history whilst always creating the correct atmosphere on screen.
The truth is ultimately as sinister and concerning as any fictional horror/drama could envision. The politics involved at every step are explained well without removing from the intelligence of the dialogue. The addition of one character is justifiable to remove a cinematic mess of attempting to include dozens of science within a coherent script. Remaining close to the facts only adds to the power of the series.
The casting is brilliant, the addition of multiple UK comedic actors in such serious roles only improves it, with the late Paul Ritter particularly standing out in his performance. None of the cast can be flawed, and there is no ambiguity over unnecessarily dodgy accents.
Whilst baring all, the Chernobyl series remains respectful, yet damning to those responsible. It is historically important, and an absolute must-watch.
Deeply unsettling and painful to watch at times, the effects of radiation poisoning are explicitly shown in all its horrors, and as horrible as it is to see, the makeup and costuming department must be commended. Everything in the series is visually stunning, staying truthful to history whilst always creating the correct atmosphere on screen.
The truth is ultimately as sinister and concerning as any fictional horror/drama could envision. The politics involved at every step are explained well without removing from the intelligence of the dialogue. The addition of one character is justifiable to remove a cinematic mess of attempting to include dozens of science within a coherent script. Remaining close to the facts only adds to the power of the series.
The casting is brilliant, the addition of multiple UK comedic actors in such serious roles only improves it, with the late Paul Ritter particularly standing out in his performance. None of the cast can be flawed, and there is no ambiguity over unnecessarily dodgy accents.
Whilst baring all, the Chernobyl series remains respectful, yet damning to those responsible. It is historically important, and an absolute must-watch.