This is the best mini-series I have ever seen. I watched the 5 episodes and rewatched and rewatched. Everything is perfect: the acting, the writing, everything. It is part historical drama, part horror. Gives an excellent insiders view of the USSR at the time of the disaster. I'll never forget the images of the men in the hospital dying of severe radiation exposure. For those who don't like the Russians speaking with British accents, this is not a documentary. There is something called artistic licence. Great show. Highly recommended.