Chernobyl_
EMMY WINNER
"What is the cost of lies?"
The true story of one of the worst man-made catastrophes in history: the catastrophic nuclear accident at Chernobyl. A tale of the brave men and women who sacrificed to save Europe from unimaginable disaster.
Created By
Craig Mazin
Network
HBO
Episodes
5
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Max
6 countries
Prime Video
4 countries
Crave
1 country
Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total
1 country
WOW
1 country
Tubi
1 country
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Overview
Chernobyl has 1 season with 5 episodes spanning 2019.
Rating
With a 8.7/10 rating from 7,525 votes, Chernobyl is considered highly rated.
Year context
Chernobyl first aired 7 years ago in 2019.
CAST (18)
Jared Harris
Valery Legasov
Stellan Skarsgård
Boris Shcherbina
Emily Watson
Ulana Khomyuk
Paul Ritter
Anatoly Dyatlov
Jessie Buckley
Lyudmilla Ignatenko
Adam Nagaitis
Vasily Ignatenko
Sam Troughton
Alexandr Akimov
Robert Emms
Leonid Toptunov
Con O'Neill
Viktor Bryukhanov
Adrian Rawlins
Nikolai Fomin
Alan Williams
KGB Chairman Charkov
David Dencik
Mikhail Gorbachev
Mark Lewis Jones
General Pikalov
Ralph Ineson
General Tarakanov
Barry Keoghan
Pavel
Alex Ferns
Glukhov
Fares Fares
Bacho
Michael McElhatton
Prosecutor Andrei Stepashin
SEASONS (1 season, 5 episodes)
SEASON 1Miniseries
01
1:23:45
April 26, 1986, Ukrainian SSR. Plant workers and firefighters put their lives on the line to control a catastrophic 1986 explosion at a Soviet nuclear…
02
Please Remain Calm
With untold millions at risk after the Chernobyl explosion, nuclear physicist Ulana Khomyuk makes a desperate attempt to reach Valery Legasov, a leading Soviet nuclear…
03
Open Wide, O Earth
Lyudmilla Ignatenko, a Pripyat resident, ignores warning about her firefighter husband's contamination. Valery Legasov lays out a decontamination plan, complete with human risks.
04
The Happiness of All Mankind
Valery Legasov and Soviet Deputy Prime Minister Boris Shcherbina consider using lunar rovers to remove radioactive debris, while Ulana Khomyuk faces government hurdles in determining…
05
Vichnaya Pamyat
Valery Legasov, Boris Shcherbina and Ulana Khomyuk risk their lives and reputations to expose the truth about Chernobyl.
SERIES INFO
1
Seasons
5
Episodes
Ended
Status
CREW
Creator
Craig Mazin
Showrunner
Carolyn Strauss
Showrunner
Jane Featherstone
NETWORKS (1)
HBO
AWARDS (4)
G
Golden Globe Award for Best Limited or Anthology Series or Television Film
2020
WON
S
Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Movie/Miniseries Supporting Actor
2020
WON
G
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Special Visual Effects
2019
WON
B
Satellite Award for Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Film
2019
WON
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Chernobyl about?
The true story of one of the worst man-made catastrophes in history: the catastrophic nuclear accident at Chernobyl. A tale of the brave men and women who sacrificed to save Europe from unimaginable disaster.
Where can I watch Chernobyl?
Chernobyl is available on Max, Prime Video, Crave, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , WOW. Availability varies by region.
How many seasons does Chernobyl have?
Chernobyl has 1 season with 5 episodes total.
Who created Chernobyl?
Chernobyl was created by Craig Mazin.
Who stars in Chernobyl?
The cast of Chernobyl includes Jared Harris, Stellan Skarsgård, Emily Watson, Paul Ritter, Jessie Buckley.
What is the rating of Chernobyl?
Chernobyl has a rating of 8.7 out of 10 based on 7,525 votes on TMDB.
Is Chernobyl still running?
Chernobyl has ended. The final episode aired on .
GENRES (1)
Drama