THE DAYS

THE DAYS

What happened there on that day?

TV-14 Limited Series 2023 · 8 eps · ★ 7.8 · Drama, Crime

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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.

Directed by Masaki Nishiura · Written by Jun Masumoto

Network: Netflix

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