“For God’s sake Boris, you were the one who mattered most!” That line broke me. Such a pure, heartfelt moment.

Boris: "I'm an inconsequential man." Valery: "He's delusional, get him to the infirmary."

Two dying friends just having a conversation unaware it would be there last.

When a single scene has better dialogue writing that the entire season 8 of Game Of Thrones

boris became my favorite character... I guess it's cause you see him change soo much.

Boris Shcherbina died on August 22, 1990 four years and four months after the disaster. He was 70-years-old. In the years following Chernobyl, he served in a role similar to what he had played in dealing with the Chernobyl disaster for the 1988 Armenian earthquake. We owe you so much!

Boris Shcherbina also helped ALOT during rescue operation after Armenia earthquake. This earthquake was quite huge - 25 thousands people died, 140 thousand became disabled and half million lost their home. Boris was a talented organizer and leader, who organized and mobilized all resourses needed for helping people. True hero.

this scene was one of the most powerful scenes. the strangely serene background, their distinct yet calm voice which foreshadow the end.

I think there's an hidden meaning in this scene: in the podcast, the author said that the caterpillar fell in Skarsgard leg incidentally, but was a beautiful scene to say that life in Chernobyl will continue. I think that, inconciously, this scene show a parallelism between Boris and the caterpillar: like an alive caterpillar is a rarity in the middle of an enourmosly polluted area, good men like Boris are alone in the corrupted soviet bureaucracy, but Boris has won this struggle, surviving.

"Of all the ministers and all the deputies, an entire congregation of obedient fools, they mistakenly sent the one good man. For God's sake Boris, you are the one who mattered most." Goddamn did I shed a tear there. All of the people who were involved were consequential. Legasov was consequential. Shcherbina was consequential. The scientists who were represented by Ulana were consequential. The firefighters, liquidators, miners, all of them were consequential. I love the moment when Shcherbina gave that small pat in the back to Legasov. His character development is just amazing. He started off as a typical Soviet bureaucrat who didn't really care about what happened all the way to someone who would go to the ends of the earth to help those telling and defending the truth. And also the bond and friendship between Legasov and Shcherbina is just wonderful. From a grateful world, we thank you, the people who were consequential at Chernobyl. Thank you Jared Harris, Stellan Skarsgard, Emily Watson, and everyone else for putting a marvellous performance. And we thank you, HBO, for giving us what probably is the best miniseries ever put together.

they heard me but they listened to you.

Remember those names - the first firefighters who arrived at the scene of the explosion and started combating the fire: Vladimir Pravik - died May 11, 1986 Victor Kibenok - died May 11, 1986 Leonid Telyatnikov - lived longest among these firemen, which is a miracle in itself. Died in 2005 of Chernobyl-related cancer. Vasiliy Ignatenko - died May 13, 1986. In 2006 posthumously awarded the title Hero of Ukraine. Nikolay Vaschuk - was instrumental in preventing fire from reaching reactor number 3. Died with the rest of his crew on the same day. Hero of Ukraine. Nikolay Titenok - died May 16, 1986. Hero of Ukraine Leonid Shavrey - miraculous recovery in the facility in Kyiv. Had bone marrow partially replaced which help the organism and DNA to fight off radiation exposure and sickness. Ivan Shavrey - the younger brother of Leonid. Also survived by miraculous treatment in Kyiv. Again, partial replacement of bone marrow. Petro Shavrey - the oldest brother. Also survived. There should be a book about this family of heroes or maybe a separate HBO movie. Alexander Lelechenko - electrician technician of Chernobyl NPP. Was responsible for preventing an additional hydrоgen explosion. Received lethal dose of radiation and died on May 7, 1986. Hero of Ukraine. The first wave of firefighters consisted of 28 men in total.

Boris and Valery. Every city in Europe, should name atleast one street or university by them.

I hope his family watches this scene.

After this scene when Scherbina said "Let him finish" in the court, I've almost cried. What a character development

Stellan was always known for his harsh voice and even harsher gaze--his eyes have a cruel, borderline sociopath quality, a feature he used to maximum effect in films like Ronin where he played a cold-blooded killer with zero remorse. But how vulnerable and soft those eyes look in this scene. A fine actor.

Stellan Skarsgård deserves oscar for his role.

The character development for Scherbina is so amazing. I hated him in Episode 2's 1st half, then loved him for the rest of the series. HBO really did it with this one.

On of the best scenes in all cinematography. One of the strongest diaogues of all time. Vichnaya Pamyat for all people who died saving our world. We will never forget

2:13 This moment when Boris looks at Valery and smiles when Valery starts talking about himself; and then suddenly as soon as Valery says, "but you", the shift in Boris' eyes - almost as if a bit of hope came to them. Damn, such great acting and such a powerful moment.

For god's sake Borris, you're the character that mattered the most ❤️

They went from Boris threatning to throw him off the helicopter and "DONT USE MY NAME" to this Other people hear some bells and go genocidal in half a second.

Here before the million views. Best scene in the whole show. Always gives me chill. Fantastic actors.

"They heard me but they listened to you!!! Of all the ministers and all the deputies,... They mistakenly sent the one good man..." So powerful

This is one of the best scenes of the entire series. The writers might have made their personality different from the real Legasov and Boris but this felt so extremely real and human. Everything around these two characters that happened at Chernobyl wrapped up perfectly in here.

Legasov and Shcherbina were the Frodo and Sam of Chernobyl. Shcherbina was the hero in the end

I love character development of Boris, at the begining we see him as arrogant bureaucrat and during the series we see human side of him and also developing of friendship between him and Legasov. Heartbreaking fact that KGB didn't let them see each other after trial. Amazing scene..

When Scherbina picks up the caterpillar and says “oh it’s beautiful” you can hear the sorrow in his voice and see it in the empty look on his face right after. He realizes he’s been a party-man his entire adult life and life has just flown by him. He took himself too seriously and sucked up to people who didn’t give a shit about him for most of his life. The only reason he is able to slow down and enjoy life and be human is because he knows he is dead soon. Really deep touch added in that scene there and very tragic. Amazing series HBO. 10/10

Boris Shcherbina died in 1990 at age 70. A very close friend of his says that it was due to high levels of radiation, but in a 1988 decree, doctors were told to not list "radiation" as a cause of death or injury so what led to his death is still unknown. He was given the award "Hero of Socialist Labor" and also helped with the recovery of missing and dead people in the 1988 Armenian Earthquake. He encouraged outside influence and help during the 2 disasters he was in charge of handling: 1986 Chernobyl Disaster and the 1988 Armenian Earthquake. Boris's knowledge on concrete when he is told that graphite was burnt concrete, was due to the fact that he was Minister of Constructions for Oil & Gas Industries. So yes indeed, Boris knows concrete. During the time this series takes place Boris is Deputy Chairman of the USSR Council of Ministers. A very high position in the Party and often held meetings with other top ranking Ministers. Boris was never a skeptic of Valery Legasov. He was simply ill informed and had little to no knowledge of how nuclear energy is harnessed and created. Boris Shcherbina is well respected and honored still to this day in Russia and Armenia.

Have you noticed the reflection of Boris in the glasses around 2:40 ? My god the cinematography is wonderful.

They sent the one good man.

Shcherbina is overwhelmed. And here and now, in a forgotten park, in a dead city... absolution. He looks back through tears at the land. The sky. His country. The air fills his lungs. It's beautiful...

Valery Legasov and Boris Scherbina the two men who mattered most after the disaster.

Boris Scherbina is my favorite character and also my favorite kind of people to work with.

“Well not THAT one 😧” “I know, not THAT one 😒” “😐”

That speech must have meant the world to Boris. He went from thinking he was inconsequential to realizing he had more done to save a nation and Europe from a possible even worst situation. After you hear that and actually realize it, you can at least die in peace. Great gift from Valery

omg, I didn't realized until I read the description. THIS IS their last conversation isn't it? Fucking KGB said they would never meet again

Best scene in the whole series. One of the best scenes in any show I've ever seen. It's a quiet and serene scene but it's so subtlety intense and powerful. Boris changes so much over the series - you see how much he grows as a person despite a lifetime of being shaped by the Solviet system. A deeply caring man blunted by a harsh system, finally facing the reality of all the Kremlin's lies and facing/defending the truth like only a hero can.

This show has the power to change people from inside.

When he was introduced he didn't knew how a reactor worked, then in the last episode when he explained to the committee how the reactor worked I felt so proud of him, so much development.

This whole show should be required learning material for aspiring actors. This scene is among many that demonstrate extremely strong acting. But when they have that exchange of how important they felt the other was to the cleanup is truly beautiful. Two actors just enjoying true chemistry and not trying to steal the scene from each other. Also the line: "I hoped one day I would matter , but I didn't." Is possibly the saddest line ever recorded. And then it's followed by one of the most redemptive lines ever with : "For god's sake, Boris, you were the one who mattered most..."

2:38 powerful chills.

"They mistakenly sent THE ONE GOOD MAN for god's sakes Boris YOU WERE THE ONE WHO MATTERED MOST" -Legasov❤ That brotherhood between Boris and legasov 😭

This scene needs to win some type of award. Very powerful

We owe all the people that sacrified their lives in the chernobyl accident our lives! I knew of pripyat and chernobyl before i watched this masterpiece but not to the this extent. We owe lagesov and boris our lives, and the rest of the people who sacrificed their lives. May they all rest in peace

- You can’t just yell at management like that Boris - that’s why no one will remember your name You’re a mans man Boris

The acting in this series was off the charts

Couldn't help but wept in this moment Such a heartfelt conversation between Borris and Velery 💔

I've watched this scene quite a few times over the past 2 years, but every time Saarsgard says "oh, that's beautiful" I burst into tears. It's the smallest organism and the smallest moment but encapsulates the entire human experience and what it means to be alive for the short time we have on this planet.

Boris Scherbina also helped in the aftermath of the Spitak Earthquake in 1988 in Armenia. He was a good man.

"No one ever thinks its going to happen to them, and yet here we are!"

Three essential things that I learned about the event watching this show: The miners deserve a monument built for their unwavering heroism, the three divers should be revered around eastern Europe for averting a further unthinkable catastrophe and finally, Boris Shcherbina was a true hero and the man who mattered most (All involved should be remembered as heroes).

This scene always brings me to tears. The complex relationship between these two summed up in a couple of sentences. Its so brilliant!

Out of all the scenes, this is the one that mattered most.

Came back to this several years after watching the series. The scene stuck with me. This is masterful acting.

Part of the thing that was so deeply affecting about this show was how it deals with the sense of grief these men experience. Grief on so many scales. The personal, the societal, the historical. Having to face the death of yourself and your friends, and of your society all at the same time… the loss that keeps coming and never stops and never will stop. It’s overwhelming.

Boris : I'm an inconsequential man, Valery. That's all I've ever been. I hoped that one day I would matter, but I didn't. I just stood next to people who did. Valery : There are other scientists like me. Any one of them could have done what I did. But you, everything we asked for, everything we needed. Men, material..., lunar rovers. Who else could have done these things? They heard me, but they listened to you. Of all the ministers, and all the deputies, an entire congregation of obedient fools they mistakenly sent the one good man. For god's sake, Boris, you were the one who mattered most. This exchange killed me. The writing is so good, so, so, so good!

Today...in 2022... Why is this so eerily relevant?

Masterclass in acting and completely heartbreaking..... what a series.

If this scene doesn't bring a tear to your eye, you must not have a heart.

Casting is perfect. This show snuck up on people out of nowhere.

when the bully finnaly friend with the smart kid 🥺❤

Great scene by great actors. I love this series so much as having long ago studied about Chernobyl and the sacrifices so many made, it was good to see this become more widely known and acknowledged by a larger audience.

Most powerful scene ever in cinematic history. Fuck GoT

The caterpillar moment shows in a subtle way what an intelligent and compassionate man he was. Beautiful details that make these series great.

Вечная память и низкий поклон всем!

Watching these two build a friendship and becoming an amazing team was a beautiful thing to watch during this miniseries.

I like the juxtaposition of Boris and the caterpillar. He thinks he's had an insignificant existence, but Legasov tells him his real worth , just like when the ordinary caterpillar will transform into a thing of beauty, so too Boris metamorphasises into a good man showing his true colors.

Amazing series, deep respect goes to the creative crew and actors. Thank you for the amazing show!

One of the best scenes in cinematic history and the bit with the Caterpillar was ad libbed. Brilliant!

Perhaps the greatest scene ever in anything, anywhere.

That scene with the Caterpillar.... that same night I found a daddy long leg in my house... I usually wrap them in a napkin and throw them in the trash.... I just looked at it for a while and thought about it. ALL LIFE IS PRECIOUS...

“I just stood next to people who did [matter].” Now you know the sincerity of a dying man is dependable. Humility is always so powerful!

This was very emotional.....I almost cried in this scene and in the end

The greatest heroes seem to die in the most terrible way.

Boris’ character development is one of the best things of this series

Now that is what is called a character arc. Quite possibly one of the most powerful dialogues ever put to screen. Boris, evolved.

What a wonderful piece of art this little miniseries was. And this was one of its most beautiful scenes

This show just brings tears to your eyes man.

“Ah It’s beautiful” Spoken like a man with numbered days 😔

“For Gods sake Boris, you were the one that matter the most

“They call it a long illness, it doesn’t seem very long to me…”

Life is beautiful.

This man should have been successor to Gorbachev.

This scene is highlight of the relationship these two people have developed through the trying times that they have lived through. The character arc of the Boris is the best ever I have seen in recent times in any series. You start by hating him and by the time series ends, you have nothing but admiration and respect for Boris. Kudos to the writer, director and actor.

This whole series was cast, and acted, written and directed perfectly! The dialog is superb, and delivered so good you for a few moments forget they're acting.

I just read the description and I’m in fucking tears. This was actually their last conversation.

When a character develop arc goes perfect... this character went trough so many stages,.the writing was absolutely amazing

This is excellent. The acting is simple and superb, and the writing sublime.

“Of all the ministers and all the deputies; the entire congregation of obedient fools, they mistakenly sent the one good man.” Tears man.

I really enjoy watching this friendship develop throughout the movie,Boris starts out wanting to throw him out of the helicopter and ends up hugging Legasov when he smiles for the first time at the success of the lunar lander clearing the roof Respect is earned,and his admiration for the scientist becomes obvious A Hero's legacy

My favorite scene of the series.....two people that normally wouldnt connect to them forming the strongest bond

Credits to the writers, director and actors for creating this masterpiece of a scene. So many emotions, two friends expressing vulnerability and what they felt about each other. It's these moments we live for. ❤️

When I need a good cry I come here.

This scene.... It's beautiful.

In the midst of all that insanity a phrase regarding an inch worm hits home the most. Such an excellent show.

Dibs to Stellan Skarsgard. Amazing actor!! He portrayed Boris Shcherbina as he wás the man in reality! The character-change of going from a convinced partyman, to a real crisis-manager who saw the severeness of the situation. How Legasov pats him on the back for doing all he could here, is an understatement to the integrity of Shcherbina. He did the right thing! Even that Gorbachov had to assign him to investigate the location with Legasov personally, he had his doubt still, but General Pikalov gave him the truthful picture with the 15.000 Roentgen. Legasov explained the meaning of it, and Shcherbina knew there and then, Legasov was right, perhaps even 'wrong' in understanding the real size of this: Legasov warned them all! But not even hé could fathom how terribly wring, things were going. Not untill the immensely brave General Pikalov rode in with a high-quality decimeter, and told them the number. The explosion of anger after the german robot nearly instantly fell out due to the massive radiation, made him realise how terrifying this disaster was. Hw he vented that, over that phone, and smashed the shit out of it, pure out of anger that there was still a political interest at play isntead of realisation of the horrible truth. Class-Acting! He deserved that Golden Globe!

one of the best character arc's ive ever seen

It went from "Don't call me by name!" to what we have here. That very same Boris loving life at any scale. A wonderful series.

The caterpillar part was just the peak of the series for me