Name: Chernobyl: Inside the Meltdown
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2026-04-19
Rating: 7.7

If you already know the basics of the 1986 disaster, you aren't going to learn much new.

It is, however, a frustrating reminder of the Soviet machine putting its own image and pride way above human lives. It's a scary look at the real dangers of totalitarian politics. Watching it also hits home that we don't live in a bubble. When one government messes up this badly to save face, the rest of the world has to deal with the fallout.

It's worth a watch if you want a refresher, just ignore the marketing hype.

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