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Chernobyl

2019 · 1 Season · Ended

TV-MA Drama

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.

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Top Cast & Crew

Craig Mazin Creator
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
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Frequently asked questions about Chernobyl

Where can I watch Chernobyl?

Chernobyl is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max in the US. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

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.

Who stars in Chernobyl?

Chernobyl stars Jared Harris, Stellan Skarsgård, Emily Watson, Paul Ritter, and Jessie Buckley.

How many seasons of Chernobyl are there?

Chernobyl has 1 season and is ended.

Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Last updated September 2026.