▶️ Official trailer
📖 Synopsis
HBO's miniseries reconstructs the Chernobyl nuclear power plant disaster on April 26, 1986, from the initial explosion to the final trial that attempted to blame the plant operators. Created by Craig Mazin, the series exposes how the Soviet system prioritized official narratives over truth, and how a handful of scientists and firefighters paid with their health to prevent an even greater catastrophe. Jared Harris, Stellan Skarsgård, and Emily Watson form a devastatingly powerful lead trio.
✍️ Our review
9.4/10
★★★★★
Chernobyl is a television miracle: five perfect episodes, a relentless score by Hildur Guðnadóttir, and a timeless message about the cost of institutional lies. One of HBO's finest achievements.
🎞️ Technical sheet
Director
Craig Mazin
Year
2019
Genre
Drama
🎬 Behind the scenes
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Chernobyl was created by Craig Mazin after three years of documentary research.
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The series used the Russian dialect and real locations in Lithuania for maximum authenticity.
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It received 19 Emmy nominations and won 10.
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It triggered a 35% increase in tourist visits to the Chernobyl exclusion zone after its release.
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