A Nuclear Renaissance on TV

Nuclear-themed shows have been breaking records and drawing audiences since 1983’s The Day After, which still holds the record for the most-watched TV movie. Madam Secretary took on themes related to nuclear miscalculations and diplomacy. Today, shows like Fallout, The Diplomat, and Paradise are drawing us in through fresh storylines that remind us of the dangers of the most destructive weapons ever invented. Hear from creators and writers who’ve brought us stories about the bomb and what it means to depict nuclear weapon themes as the risk of their use is rising.