Anyone been watching Chernobyl?

Having worked in nuclear power for decades, I saw actual documentaries and film footage of the event. It was quite astounding. So I watched the show as well. They did a pretty good job of capturing the gist of what went on.

I just started watching. I’m only up to episode 3. It’s very stressful and maddening to watch.

Saw the pilot and it was already harrowing for me. Normally I’d be interested but not this time. Finished the funny Barry instead.

I’ve seen it and I thought it was excellent. One of the best things television has done. It is harrowing, but how could it not be? It is largely based on a compilation of oral histories by Svetlana Alexievich which will take you closer to the realities of the disaster than perhaps you would wish to be.