Chernobyl will be talked about in TV history discussions for decades. The way it handles Soviet bureaucracy and denial is mature, nuanced, and unflinching. Lyudmila Ignatenko is one of the most complex characters ever written for television.
Read full review →What makes Chernobyl special is how every character feels fully realised. Not just Lyudmila Ignatenko — even the minor characters have depth. Craig Mazin clearly spent years thinking about this world.
Read full review →Boris Shcherbina is played with incredible subtlety. You believe every choice they make even when those choices are catastrophic. the meticulous historical accuracy is a big reason this show rose above its peers.
Read full review →Every episode of Chernobyl ends at exactly the right moment to make you immediately start the next one. the meticulous historical accuracy is addictive in the best possible way. I finished the whole run in four days.
Read full review →Chernobyl lives up to maybe 80% of the hype. Jared Harris and Stellan Skarsgård's performances is genuinely excellent. The Soviet bureaucracy and denial element is well done. My only complaint is that things drag slightly in the middle. Still four stars.
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