1) It's good to see that trope subverted for once. I like to think that anyone that goes into dangerous situations where their demise is highly likely would also like to prep somewhat just in case. And sometimes they make it, sometimes they don't. That Root made it makes it more believable (in some ways) and less…
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It's a...personal/interpersonal drama show, with a backdrop of 40s era wartime science. I enjoy it, but if you're looking for it to be literally about just building the different atomic weapon models, you will find it lacking. Kind of a soap opera for recent science history geeks.
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Arthur Dent. His greatness is the greatness of a man who can wake up in an amazing place, close his eyes, and hope that he wakes up in a poorly made bed, not on a Thursday.
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