Interesting, obviously didn't know that and just assumed that from the last episode. Either way, it's still crazy how this was so "lucky" from being so much worse.
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Oh yeah no question. I just think that bit is really interesting. And the fact that they lived doesn't make it any less heroic because they had every reason to think they wouldn't live.
bobinator said:I also think this is a really interesting thing. This has been told so much that it's basically real-world canon.hoosierAG said:
The 3 guys sacrificing themselves obviously, a whole continent might have been ruined. Insane.
But according to the book "01:23:40" two of these dudes are still alive as of 2016, and the other died in 2005. Apparently the soviet propaganda machine thought them dying makes for a better story, which to be fair, it totally does.
I was going to make the same comment but, since the follow up hasn't aired was going to see which lath they took. Plus, spoilers.
I've debated with myself on if there's such a thing as spoilers for such a famous historical event.
I guess it's not really a spoiler in this case because the show could still go either direction, but I was wondering what the board thinks about stuff like that.
I guess it's not really a spoiler in this case because the show could still go either direction, but I was wondering what the board thinks about stuff like that.
The series is riveting entertainment, but definitely not wholly accurate.
But the tempo and attention to visual detail has been outstanding.
But the tempo and attention to visual detail has been outstanding.
The three that went in the wetsuits died. The ones that went in the water at the beginning to turn valves are the ones that are alive
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bobinator said:I also think this is a really interesting thing. This has been told so much that it's basically real-world canon.hoosierAG said:
The 3 guys sacrificing themselves obviously, a whole continent might have been ruined. Insane.
But according to the book "01:23:40" two of these dudes are still alive as of 2016, and the other died in 2005. Apparently the soviet propaganda machine thought them dying makes for a better story, which to be fair, it totally does.
They also made it appear as if the first helicopter flew into the radiation cloud and crashed. There was a helicopter crash but not until plenty of drops on to the open reactor had already occurred and the helicopter crashed when it collided with a crane not from the radiation.
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It's the opposite. The wet suit guys lived (though their fates are uncertain on the show), though most people think they died.dahouse said:
The three that went in the wetsuits died. The ones that went in the water at the beginning to turn valves are the ones that are alive
The ones that tried to get the water moving to the core (even though there was no core) died. (This happened in the first episode of this season.)
bobinator said:It's the opposite. The wet suit guys lived (though their fates are uncertain on the show), though most people think they died.dahouse said:
The three that went in the wetsuits died. The ones that went in the water at the beginning to turn valves are the ones that are alive
The ones that tried to get the water moving to the core (even though there was no core) died. (This happened in the first episode of this season.)
And it was western media that got the story going that they died. The Soviets just rolled with it since it sounded so heroic.
Hard to convey over text but I feel the same way about "spoilers". Not sure what counts on such a historical event so I was really just wanting to see which outcome the show went with.
I thought the helicopter in the show also crashed because of a collision with the crane?bonfarr said:bobinator said:I also think this is a really interesting thing. This has been told so much that it's basically real-world canon.hoosierAG said:
The 3 guys sacrificing themselves obviously, a whole continent might have been ruined. Insane.
But according to the book "01:23:40" two of these dudes are still alive as of 2016, and the other died in 2005. Apparently the soviet propaganda machine thought them dying makes for a better story, which to be fair, it totally does.
They also made it appear as if the first helicopter flew into the radiation cloud and crashed. There was a helicopter crash but not until plenty of drops on to the open reactor had already occurred and the helicopter crashed when it collided with a crane not from the radiation.
I didn't see a crane in the show, just the helicopter flying apart after it flew over the core. Could have missed it I guess.
dlance said:
I didn't see a crane in the show, just the helicopter flying apart after it flew over the core. Could have missed it I guess.
I didn't see a crane either just alot of black smoke that was added for dramatic effect. In the actual footage visibility wasnt an issue.
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I took from that scene that the helicopter flew into the smoke which caused an engine failure. Didn't notice a crane, and I'm pretty fanatical about spotting possible obstacles to RW aircraft (occupational hazard)
There definitely was a crane. Wife and I talked about it during the show about the differences between real life and what was presented on HBO.
Here is an article about the show's version.
Here is an article about the show's version.
Clip while it stays up on YouTube:Quote:
In an episode full of jaw-dropping moments, perhaps the most shocking came when Legasov and Shcherbina attempted to direct a Helicopter to fly over the plant. Despite warnings not to fly directly over, the helicopter doesand as a result, takes in a massive amount of radiation, hits a crane, and falls right out of the sky.
Sho' nuff! So that's cleared up!
This show is by far my favorite in some time.
It DOES hit that crane. Thanks. I hadn't noticed that on the first viewing.
In case any are interested, a couple of videos inside reactor 4 taken by a dossimetrist, Alexander Kupnyi, with massive uranium balls. Yes he is still alive. 
Note the "Elephant's Foot" in the video is considered the most dangerous object on Earth.
Note the "Elephant's Foot" in the video is considered the most dangerous object on Earth.
I've wanted to take a tour of the exclusion zone for years. This show is re-igniting that interest.
Has anyone here been? Thoughts?
Has anyone here been? Thoughts?
I am amazed they lived so long after that!bobinator said:It's the opposite. The wet suit guys lived (though their fates are uncertain on the show), though most people think they died.dahouse said:
The three that went in the wetsuits died. The ones that went in the water at the beginning to turn valves are the ones that are alive
The ones that tried to get the water moving to the core (even though there was no core) died. (This happened in the first episode of this season.)
ChickenAndWafflesAg said:I am amazed they lived so long after that!bobinator said:It's the opposite. The wet suit guys lived (though their fates are uncertain on the show), though most people think they died.dahouse said:
The three that went in the wetsuits died. The ones that went in the water at the beginning to turn valves are the ones that are alive
The ones that tried to get the water moving to the core (even though there was no core) died. (This happened in the first episode of this season.)
One of the guys that lived said in a documentary I watched that he can't get motor oil or any kind of oil on his skin, any one know what that would do to someone that has had severe radiation poisoning?
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AgFormerlyInIrving said:
I've wanted to take a tour of the exclusion zone for years. This show is re-igniting that interest.
Has anyone here been? Thoughts?
Interesting. This show has reinforced my current desire to stay as far away from Chernobyl as possible lol.
bonfarr said:ChickenAndWafflesAg said:I am amazed they lived so long after that!bobinator said:It's the opposite. The wet suit guys lived (though their fates are uncertain on the show), though most people think they died.dahouse said:
The three that went in the wetsuits died. The ones that went in the water at the beginning to turn valves are the ones that are alive
The ones that tried to get the water moving to the core (even though there was no core) died. (This happened in the first episode of this season.)
One of the guys that lived said in a documentary I watched that he can't get motor oil or any kind of oil on his skin, any one know what that would do to someone that has had severe radiation poisoning?
Likely nothing
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Just caught up on this show. Between Barry, GOT, and this, HBO is killing it this month.
I really can't compliment this show enough. Also, I think I said it before in this thread, but the podcast is really worth listening to.
this will win everything
omg so good
omg so good
Swarely said:
I really can't compliment this show enough. Also, I think I said it before in this thread, but the podcast is really worth listening to.
What podcast? Dont want to scroll the whole thread
The Chernobyl Podcast (that's the name) published by HBO
The scenes where the firemen literally melt. That looks like a horrific way to die - holy *****
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The scenes where the firemen literally melt. That looks like a horrific way to die - holy *****
Those scenes were shocking. I knew there would be some rough scenes, but I wasn't expecting that.
Once Lane Pryce described 'the process' to Boris I knew we were in for a rough future scene.
"He's not your husband anymore. He's something else"
I mean the nurse wasn't too far off. Barely recognizable
I mean the nurse wasn't too far off. Barely recognizable
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