The show was great. Historical biopic about the nuclear explosion in the Ukraine in 1986. The cover up and the truth. The effect of the radiation and the clean up. The many, many deaths.

So why am I not rating it 10/10 like everyone else? 2 major reasons.

1. Set in the USSR and 90% of the actors spoke in a British accent. Very confusing and odd. Why couldn't they have had Russian accents or Russian actors? A few subtitles wouldn't have hurt either.

2. It was an important story to tell and there was a lot to tell but it was so drawn out. 5 episodes could have been done in 2 or 3. I was very interested in the story but felt bored at times and wanted it to be condensed a bit.

The final part with what happened to the people next was very beautifully done and it was great but I can't forgive the accents or the length.

The comparison to Game of Thrones is laughable. Apples and Oranges.