Authenticity: They did their research. The props, sets spot on (the burials in lead coffins then immersed in yards of concrete was an impactful image). Filming locations - Lithuania; Ukraine. 300,000 displaced from their homes - none have returned. The only thing lacking they should have used, as well as possible, regional actors w/appropriate languages - not contemporary English. That lack of accuracy made the series seem too staged.

Quotes: "The real danger is that if we hear enough lies then we non longer recognize the truth." ...when people ask questions ...they're told to keep their minds on their labors...leave matters to the state." "No one leaves. We cut the phone lines." "When the truth offends, we lie until we can no longer remember..."

Impact: The effects of radiation, radioisotopes, so quickly before your eyes, destroying tissues reminded me of Hiroshima, Nagasaki as well as the recent Japanese nuclear power plant tsunami destruction. Fortunately post event cancer rates were not as high as they could have been. But, other stressors had their effect on lifespans.