I was 20 when this event happened. I appreciate that the Russian government were economical with the truth about the disaster, but even once the news began to trickle out, we could never begin to understand the enormity of the task those brave men and women faced to secure the country, and the worlds safety. This series is therefore so important in depicting the desperate realities of the disaster, including the human and ecological costs. We simply sit and watch in silence, mouths often dropping open, at how devastating this event was. The individual heroic stories are a reminder of what can be achieved despite others showing little, or no regard for human life. The make up artists in particular require a special mention. Their work is outstanding. Dark, grim, awe inspiring, and believable performances.