Hydrology Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 Three episodes, wow oh wow. Amazing show, intense and very graphic. A must watch. Stellar performances from all. Brilliant writing, but then the story is so powerful you couldn't f*** it up! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest thathifiguy Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 Downloading now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Caesar Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 (edited) My family was heavily involved with what was the Australian Ukrainian Chernobyl Children's Foundation in the 90's, and being of Ukrainian descent myself this series is of special interest to me. Just based on the trailer I have seen it would appear HBO has gone to considerable effort in order to get the facts right. Particularly glad they cast Brits - they generally manage to convey a certain authenticity in these sort of historical dramas. Edited May 23, 2019 by Lil Caesar 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08Boss302 Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 Absolutely loving this series, totally hooked. Just had episode 3 handed to me this morning, cannot wait to watch it this evening. Shame its only 5 episodes long. Hopefully there is a good post series documentary or something maybe intervieiwng some people there at the time. Some of the details and facts are just scarily mind blowing. On a side note, be sure to watch right through all the credits at the end, the director and some of the cast have been speaking at the end of each episode for a few minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBurns84 Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 Am loving every episode! Definately put this on your radar. There was another BBC - reenactment done a few year back on Youtube. Not as dramatic as this, but quite similar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galactic Soap Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 The acting and production is incredible and the plot/story line is spine chilling. Amazing work by HBO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muriwai Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 Ahh I just posted in the nutflakes thread re this so noob question how do I download or watch this using my Apple TV ?have nutflakes account ?but couldn't find it on nutflakes ? cheers muri Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jakeyb77 Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 1 hour ago, muriwai said: Ahh I just posted in the nutflakes thread re this so noob question how do I download or watch this using my Apple TV ?have nutflakes account ?but couldn't find it on nutflakes ? cheers muri Pretty sure most HBO is on Foxtel. If it’s not on Netflix it’s not on Netflix. Let Google be your friend an find where it is available. It may be on the google store or via iTunes also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Muon N' Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 I watched the BBC - re-enactment that shogo mentioned, it was a incredibly tragic incident for many in the Ukraine then, and since, one that should not have happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McP Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 seen bionerd 23's Chernobyl clips on youtube? https://www.youtube.com/user/bionerd23 her forays into the nearby to Chernobyl Duga 3 also fascinating https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3056382/Radioactive-girl-Superhero-scientist-ventures-heart-Chernobyl-exclusion-zone-eat-toxic-apples-pose-reactor-s-control-room-defying-officials-say-humans-t-live-20-000-years.html regards Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peter the Greek Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 This is such good TV. Fantastic. I was so worked up after the first episode.....I mean, how f-ing stupid (arrogant) were they? Interesting that the world would have been pretty much rooted if that lady hadn't of pointed out the thermal explosion thing. I'll wait until its finished to look into the historical accuracy, but damn fine TV otherwise A+++++++++++++++++++++ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 How are people getting this show, it’s not on iTunes and I’m guessing it’s not on Netflix or Stan. I won’t torrent anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peter the Greek Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 52 minutes ago, Sime V2 said: How are people getting this show, it’s not on iTunes and I’m guessing it’s not on Netflix or Stan. I won’t torrent anything. Foxtel, on demand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 Ahh, bugga. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zakblue Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 The show has really been incredible. The only criticism I could possibly have is the accents used but now that i'm 3 episodes into watching it I don't even think it's a negative and I think it allows the British actors to portray the characters more freely. When I was in primary school (early 90s) through my involvement with the scouts we had a Ukrainian boy from Chernobyl stay with our famly for a few weeks. His name was Vasily and he was a few years older than me. He didn't really speak much English but was a very pleasant person and that's all I can remember. I didn't really understand what was going on at the time but I remember watching a 4 Corners documentary on the situation and being shocked. It makes me wonder now what ever happened to Vasily and whether I will ever know. I'm 3 episodes in and can't wait to continue watching. Everyone needs to see this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sloper Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 Goodaye all My wife has a Russian Heritage and back in the 90's a close friend had his nease and nephew over from Keiv, stayed with us a couple of days, both were engineers. l was studying mechanical engineering at the time and although they couldent speak english they could read all my study books. They were absolutly shocked when they saw my brand new 386 PC sitting on the desk. They didnt look to good and were trying to come to Australia, l was told they were very sick, children had to stay in Russia to ensure there return. Didnt push what was wrong, he was a mechanical engineer and she a chemical. At the end of it they had to stay in Russia. regards Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 9 hours ago, Peter the Greek said: Foxtel, on demand Yeah, not paying for another streaming service I hardly use. Netflix is a joke in general. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Muon N' Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 17 hours ago, Sime V2 said: Yeah, not paying for another streaming service I hardly use. Netflix is a joke in general. At least It's pretty cheap, a fraction of Foxtel. I'm not watching anything on Netflix ATM, but just waiting for new seasons of a couple of things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 3 minutes ago, Muon N' said: At least It's pretty cheap, a fraction of Foxtel. I'm not watching anything on Netflix ATM, but just waiting for new seasons of a couple of things. So foxtel is more expensive? I haven’t look at foxtel deals in years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Muon N' Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 17 hours ago, Sime V2 said: So foxtel is more expensive? I haven’t look at foxtel deals in years. Not sure about this on demand business, but the deals I looked at on the site was out of my budget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mobe1969 Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 Yeah I am honestly surprised any cable package of any sort in Australia is still a thing. Do they still have station watermarks and advertisements? If it is on HBO, it should show for sale on itunes eventually, and HOPEFULLY on blu-ray or UHD in the future. And if they don't, I just won't bother. I've such a backlog of stuff I can get legally with fantastic quality, I'm not about to downgrade to add another thing with my to watch pile... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaynin Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 Just finished watching this series and I agree, it's fantastic. Really entertaining. The mood they have managed to create throughout each episode is brilliant, it really adds to the drama. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08Boss302 Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 We watched ep 5 last night. No Spoilers. Amazing - that is all i'll say 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peter the Greek Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 On 05/06/2019 at 4:38 PM, 08Boss302 said: Amazing - that is all i'll say Pretty good wasn't it. I thought the mini doco thing at the end was really well done too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08Boss302 Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 26 minutes ago, Peter the Greek said: Pretty good wasn't it. I thought the mini doco thing at the end was really well done too. 100%. I am still left a little dumb founded as to how only 30 odd years ago this type of cover up could occur. Its astounding to this day the irregularities in the death toll and damage done too. I've got the series now saved in Foxtel so i plan to watch it all again right through. I really enjoyed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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