Synopsis
Blamed by some, hailed as heroes by others, those involved with Fukushima Daiichi face a deadly, invisible threat — an unprecedented nuclear disaster.
Episodes
Season 11
The Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Is SubmergedMarch 11, 2011; 225 kilometers from Tokyo, a 15 meter high tsunami hits the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station, damaging one of the cooling systems.48m2
No Need to EvacuateWhile 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.53m3
Radioactive Emissions Will Be MinimalPressure in the containment vessel starts to rapidly rise. With a catastrophic explosion imminent, TOEPCO suggests releasing the gas into the atmosphere.57m4
It Would Mean Turning Our Backs on FukushimaWith 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.56m5
Our Company Has Lost Its MindStation Manager Yoshida decides to use seawater as a cooling source, but TOEPCO headquarters tells him to wait for authorization from the administration.47m6
I Can No Longer Leave Here AliveWhen pressure in the containment vessel finally starts to decrease, TOEPCO headquarters want on-site workers to get back to work, but Yoshida is wary.53m7
Decide the Conditions for EvacuationAs the administration and TOEPCO headquarters grow increasingly impatient, Station Manager Yoshida asks for permission to evacuate some on-site workers.55m8
A Scenario of Japan's CollapseThe Prime Minister is informed that in a worst case scenario, a third of the country — including the Tokyo area — will become uninhabitable for decades.66m
The Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Is SubmergedMarch 11, 2011; 225 kilometers from Tokyo, a 15 meter high tsunami hits the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station, damaging one of the cooling systems.48m2No Need to EvacuateWhile 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.53m3Radioactive Emissions Will Be MinimalPressure in the containment vessel starts to rapidly rise. With a catastrophic explosion imminent, TOEPCO suggests releasing the gas into the atmosphere.57m4It Would Mean Turning Our Backs on FukushimaWith 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.56m5Our Company Has Lost Its MindStation Manager Yoshida decides to use seawater as a cooling source, but TOEPCO headquarters tells him to wait for authorization from the administration.47m6I Can No Longer Leave Here AliveWhen pressure in the containment vessel finally starts to decrease, TOEPCO headquarters want on-site workers to get back to work, but Yoshida is wary.53m7Decide the Conditions for EvacuationAs the administration and TOEPCO headquarters grow increasingly impatient, Station Manager Yoshida asks for permission to evacuate some on-site workers.55m8A Scenario of Japan's CollapseThe Prime Minister is informed that in a worst case scenario, a third of the country — including the Tokyo area — will become uninhabitable for decades.66mCast
