In April 1986, it happened two events that I will never forget: my daughter was born and USSR Chernobyl nuclear power plant exploded in the city of Pripyat. Sometime later, there was a recall of the powdered milk from Netherlands that I had at home since it was contaminated with radiation. Therefore I read and watched most of the news available about the nuclear accident in those days. Now I have just had the chance to see this excellent HBO mini-series.

Divided in five episodes each with about one hour running time, "Chernobyl" seems to disclose what really happened in that fatidic night of 26 April 1986. The mini-series is realistic and gives credibility to the events showed along the days in Chernobyl, Pripyat and Moscow. The performances of the cast, highlighting the lead of Jared Harris, Stellan Skarsgård and Emily Watson, is outstanding. Despite the running time, the viewer does not feel tired or bored. This is one of the best mini-series ever made. My vote is nine.

Title (Brazil): "Chernobyl"