TV series
Chernobyl
2019, English, on HBO. Created by Craig Mazin.
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.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 5
- Episode length
- 73 min
- Status
- Ended in 2019
Absolute Cinema
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8.7/10 from 8,450 TMDB viewer ratings.
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JioHotstarAvailability in India. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Latest episode
S1 E5: Vichnaya Pamyat
Aired 3 June 2019
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Craig MazinCreator
- Jared HarrisValery Legasov · 5 ep
- Stellan SkarsgårdBoris Shcherbina · 5 ep
- Emily WatsonUlana Khomyuk · 5 ep
- Paul RitterAnatoly Dyatlov · 5 ep
- Jessie BuckleyLyudmilla Ignatenko · 5 ep
- Adam NagaitisVasily Ignatenko · 5 ep
- Sam TroughtonAlexandr Akimov · 5 ep
- Robert EmmsLeonid Toptunov · 5 ep
- Con O'NeillViktor Bryukhanov · 5 ep
- Adrian RawlinsNikolai Fomin · 5 ep
- Alan WilliamsKGB Chairman Charkov · 5 ep
- David DencikMikhail Gorbachev · 5 ep
Details
- First aired
- 6 May 2019
- Last aired
- 3 June 2019
- Network
- HBO
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Miniseries
- Rated
- U/A 16+
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Chernobyl: quick answers
Is Chernobyl worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.7/10 from 8,450 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of Chernobyl are there?
Chernobyl has 1 season and 5 episodes, about 73 minutes each.
Is Chernobyl finished?
Yes. Chernobyl ended in 2019, so you can watch the whole story.
Where can I watch Chernobyl?
Chernobyl is streaming on JioHotstar.
Is Chernobyl suitable for kids?
Chernobyl is rated U/A 16+. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like Chernobyl?
If you liked Chernobyl, try Toxic Town, Lockerbie: A Search for Truth, Extrapolations.
Who created Chernobyl?
Chernobyl was created by Craig Mazin and stars Jared Harris, Stellan Skarsgård, Emily Watson.