Chernobil disaster explained in 10 minutes (1/3) - Valeri Legásov - Chernobil Series

From the series Chernobil (HBO), 10 minute explanation by Valeri Legásov about the trigger of the accident.

[chunkylover]

Let's just appreciate the soldier who snuck in to fix where the mic was. Its little touches like this that bring to life

[NishantGogna]

One of the best scenes in television history. Beautifully executed.

[mistaowickkuh]

1:39 Sound guy running in like that is a nice touch that amplifies immersion for those who worked in the sector.

[LordZontar]

"So, fuel increases reactivity. Control rods and water reduce it. Steam increases it, the rise in temperature reduces it. This is the invisible dance that powers whole cities without smoke or flame, and it is beautiful, when things are normal."

[cousinzeke]

"We would if not for this"
Dropping that piece was absolutely genius.

[ItsaTenorThing]

This is my favorite scene in the entire film. There was so much amazing scriptwriting and acting throughout the show, but at 00:12, when the camera sways out of sync with Valeri's steps, makes you feel the nausea that he would have been experiencing as he prepared to testify, thats when this show became legendary to me

[awf]

Best explanation of how a nuclear reactor works on the internet

[tortuga]

16 dislikes. Not great, not terrible.

[TheCursedCat]

The fact alone that something like Nuclear Power becomes more Reactive when it's colder, and less Reactive when it's hotter.
Completely the other way around than anyone would expect.

[davidbell]

"Why would you want to lower the power?"
"So I can raise it."

[aabbklll]

What does a nuclear reactor and your life have in common?

A dance of balance.

[MicrosoftPaintOfficial]

Good to see roose Bolton got reincarnated

[johnb.]

2:23. I feel like this moment works as a microcosm of the Soviet judicial system.

Hmm if you can’t even hold a plaque how can we trust anything else you say?

[charlesajones]

"Hey, should we finish Legasov's sentence before cutting to the

[kroelld]

The Bible: God said the world was good.
Valery Legasov: But what we did with it was beautiful.

[jaredblakecooper]

only thing inaccurate was when he said the reactor was now a nuclear bomb. there was nothing nuclear about the explosion, it was a thermal/pressure dynamite kinda explosion...i know, very science sounding by me. regardless, this whole series was a masterpiece which I watched three times all the way through!

[HaythamBuKhadra]

I have never enjoyed a court room scene as much as i did watching Chernobyle.

[theclencher]

Dont worry other comment I'm here with you

[brickstudios]

2:48 If water takes heat from the fuel and turns it into steam then Isn't water supposed to increase reactivity?

[maximreed]

It hurts to see chernobyl with i please fix it man