I do feel as an odd one out, but guys, please. Yes, this series gives you facts and correct sequences of events. It does show lots of soviet stuff and creates an atmosphere of the time. But 9.7 for this? Seriously? The acting is quite OK, the plot is based on something everyone has heard of, unless you had no idea all of this happened and thus got caught by surprise. It's a very average TV series, that's why I give it a 5. I have not once been glued to my seat in suspense, nor have I cried or related to any of the characters. I honestly had way better time watching The Office.