Chernobyl fills the void that the Game of Thrones (GoT) series finale leaves HBO subscribers. This show alone, is worth the premium cable channel's subscription fee for all of 2019. Network executives were smart to release this show when they did -- HODORing potential HBO subscription cancellations following the GoT finale.

Chernobyl is a 5-part mini-series that provides great acting, thrilling scenes, and effective story telling of the horrors of the greatest nuclear disaster in history. It's hard to imagine the events depicted in this show actually happened. Each episode leaves viewers wanting more -- more minutes, more scenes, more show, and most importantly, more insight into the potentially forgotten stories that occurred in 1986 due to politically motivated cover-ups.

Production is top-notch, as are the extras available on the HBO app, providing more context regarding not only the show, but the actual historical event itself. There is a podcast from the show creators intended to supplement each episode to provide even more insight into the life and times of those that actually lived through this disaster. This content mix provides an immersive experience that goes far beyond each 60 minute episode, if you're interested... which you certainly will be.