THE DAYS

7.8
2023

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Blamed by some, hailed as heroes by others, those involved with Fukushima Daiichi face a deadly, invisible threat — an unprecedented nuclear disaster.

Trailers & Videos

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Official Trailer [ENG SUB]

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Official Teaser

Seasons

8 Episodes • Premiered 2023

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1. The Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Is Submerged

7.8

March 11, 2011; 225 kilometers from Tokyo, a 15 meter high tsunami hits the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station, damaging one of the cooling systems.

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2. No Need to Evacuate

6.8

While still unable to get an assessment of the situation from Fukushima Daiichi, the government tells the public to stay calm and remain in their homes.

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3. Radioactive Emissions Will Be Minimal

6.5

Pressure in the containment vessel starts to rapidly rise. With a catastrophic explosion imminent, TOEPCO suggests releasing the gas into the atmosphere.

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4. It Would Mean Turning Our Backs on Fukushima

7.3

With the power still down, the valves will have to be opened manually. With heavy hearts, some workers ask if they can evacuate to a safer location.

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5. Our Company Has Lost Its Mind

7.5

Station Manager Yoshida decides to use seawater as a cooling source, but TOEPCO headquarters tells him to wait for authorization from the administration.

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6. I Can No Longer Leave Here Alive

7.5

When pressure in the containment vessel finally starts to decrease, TOEPCO headquarters want on-site workers to get back to work, but Yoshida is wary.

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7. Decide the Conditions for Evacuation

7.5

As the administration and TOEPCO headquarters grow increasingly impatient, Station Manager Yoshida asks for permission to evacuate some on-site workers.

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8. A Scenario of Japan's Collapse

7.5

The Prime Minister is informed that in a worst case scenario, a third of the country — including the Tokyo area — will become uninhabitable for decades.

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Reviews

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7/10

Focusing more on technical details, accuracy and quiet moments of tension between characters, The Days feels just as educational as entertaining and I appreciate the refusal to over-dramatize this pivotal moment in history. The miniseries makes effective use of its budget and even the English audio dubbing isn't terrible. Worth a watch.

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