Chernobyl (2019)

[levcore]

Originally Posted by I KEEL YOU

Much like I could've googled the very information that this series is getting released on blu ray, I probably could. But since I saw this information here, I figured I might as well ask it here.

Hope it's not a ban-worthy offense.

Sadly it's not.

[dirkblack]

Just watched the first episode. Just Devastating. So. Many. Mistakes. Made.

[imsounoriginal]

Originally Posted by faizoff

Very curious what extras they stuff in there, the accompanying podcast itself was pretty amazing and gave a ton of info on several aspects of each episode.. from what was real, what wasn't, to the acting and dialog and casting. Fantastic show and cannot wait to own this series.

Yeah the podcast is great, I almost wonder if those could be reworked into audio commentaries for each episode.

[badfingerboogie]

Originally Posted by imsounoriginal

Yeah the podcast is great, I almost wonder if those could be reworked into audio commentaries for each episode.

This is my hope, too.

[James Luckard]

Originally Posted by badfingerboogie

This is my hope, too.

I would be shocked if they're not included on the eventual BD set, Mazin has talked in many interviews about how the podcasts were an integral part of his vision for the series, they're definitely not just a promotional add-on.

[MikeCL]

Originally Posted by dcx4610

I really enjoyed it. I just wish the writing matched the presentation. I had certain problems with the liberties they took with the story but overall it got the message across. The biggest issue for me was using English actors and dialogue in English. That was just too hard for me to accept and took me out of it.

Still, an outstanding TV show and I'll definitely pick up the Blu-ray. I had heard for someone that it wasn't going to get a home release. Glad they were wrong.

The English with English dialogue got me too but nevertheless it was really good.

[HeavyHitter]

Fascinating topic to me - will likely pick this up.

[DNSK]

I’m dying to see this show. Everyone seems to rave about it. I refuse to blind buy as I’m very selective as to what goes into my collection but I might break my rules on this one. My gut tells me I’m going to love it.

[Wes_k089]

Originally Posted by DNSK

I’m dying to see this show. Everyone seems to rave about it. I refuse to blind buy as I’m very selective as to what goes into my collection but I might break my rules on this one. My gut tells me I’m going to love it.

I truly believe it's some of the greatest television ever made. You wouldn't regret blind-buying it. Immediately, from the first minute it sunk its hook into me

[DNSK]

Originally Posted by Wes_k089

I truly believe it's some of the greatest television ever made. You wouldn't regret blind-buying it. Immediately, from the first minute it sunk its hook into me

That’s exactly what EVERYBODY is telling me! I want to see this so bad!

[James Luckard]

Originally Posted by DNSK

That’s exactly what EVERYBODY is telling me! I want to see this so bad!

I am not a fan of hyperbole, and I usually like to let things sit for a year or two before passing judgment, but honestly I've already watched it twice and I truly think it's the single best thing I've seen on television in my entire life. It's spectacular on every possible level.

[Katatonia]

I'm currently reading the book Midnight in Chernobyl: The Untold Story of the World's Greatest Nuclear Disaster which is absolutely riveting, so I am more than eager to see this Mini-Series now.

[James Luckard]

Originally Posted by Katatonia

I'm currently reading the book Midnight in Chernobyl: The Untold Story of the World's Greatest Nuclear Disaster which is absolutely riveting, so I am more than eager to see this Mini-Series now.

I read the book right before I watched the miniseries, it's an amazing book, and it's weird they came out around the same time, but aren't related. Mazin actually mentions once on the podcast, I think, that he wishes he had the book when he was writing, but his research is exceptional too. They're perfect companion pieces.

[filmbuffTX]

Originally Posted by James Luckard

I am not a fan of hyperbole, and I usually like to let things sit for a year or two before passing judgment, but honestly I've already watched it twice and I truly think it's the single best thing I've seen on television in my entire life. It's spectacular on every possible level.

The best thing you’ve seen on television in your entire life? Wow

I personally wouldn’t even say it’s the best miniseries...

Roots
From the Earth to the Moon
Angels in America
Band of Brothers

[Cremildo]

Along with the third season of Twin Peaks, this is easily the best television show I've ever seen. However, as I don't watch much TV because cinema is primarily what interests me, my opinion doesn't mean much.

[James Luckard]

Originally Posted by filmbuffTX

The best thing you’ve seen on television in your entire life? Wow

I personally wouldn’t even say it’s the best miniseries...

Roots
From the Earth to the Moon
Angels in America
Band of Brothers

Yep, best thing ever, IMHO.

I think each of those have things to recommend them, but this is such a spectacular accomplishment on every level - writing, direction, acting, cinematography, score, production design, sound design. I have truly never seen anything like it in my entire life. It's up there with only a few features in its sheer mastery of craft.

Again, the best marker for the level of quality of the miniseries, to my mind, is the fact that Daniel Day-Lewis was originally set to play the lead, before he retired from acting, according to Jared Harris. Yes, it's that good.

I'm also amazed by how it manages to be a searing, insightful commentary on the current political situation, without ever once directly addressing it. Mazin brilliantly chose a historical narrative that works as a deep metaphor for the world around us. Even more fascinating, people on both sides of the political spectrum seem to be claiming it and reading meaning into it. However, it should be stressed that Mazin has made crystal clear in interviews exactly which meanings he intended, and how he objects to some of the people who have been reading things into it that he did not intend.

I was overwhelmed with emotion multiple times during the series, both by the epic scale of the heroism and tragedy in the story it was telling, which was largely hidden form the world when it happened, and also from the sheer filmmaking genius on display in how the story was being told.

I have truly never seen anything like it on television, and I've seen almost all the shows you listed.

[zw94]

Is this getting a Canadian release?

[peschi]

What I loved most about the series that it didnt fall for the same routine to over-dramatize everything, where everybody and their grandma have a backstory explained. Here it was focussed, and the drama plays out in a horrific way but it never overplays its card. Like the series creator also said in the podcasts "The events themselves are dramatic enough, so we didnt add anything to it".

[James Luckard]

Originally Posted by peschi

What I loved most about the series that it didnt fall for the same routine to over-dramatize everything, where everybody and their grandma have a backstory explained. Here it was focussed, and the drama plays out in a horrific way but it never overplays its card. Like the series creator also said in the podcasts "The events themselves are dramatic enough, so we didnt add anything to it".

Yep, he even talked in the podcast about how they cut material that just felt too overly dramatic, even though it was true, like the

[Show spoiler]backstory for Dyatlov, how he survived a previous atomic accident at another site, but came home in his irradiated clothes, possibly causing his son to develop leukemia and die.

They shot those scenes, but cut them because they were outside the focus of what they wanted.

[thecalm_7]

Just got an email from amazon with an eta of August 21-Sep 26. And now it lists as not a preorder. I clicked the item and it says:
Chernobyl
Contact Robert.laynis@gmail where the actors names are normally located.