2019 - 2019
Chernobyl is a five-part historical drama miniseries depicting the 1986 nuclear disaster at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant and the cleanup efforts that followed. The series follows the stories of plant workers, government officials, scientists, and first responders who risked their lives to contain the disaster and prevent an even worse catastrophe. Starring Jared Harris, Stellan Skarsgård, and Emily Watson, the miniseries explores the human cost of the disaster while examining the Soviet system's failures and cover-up attempts. Created by Craig Mazin, Chernobyl received critical acclaim for its historical accuracy and powerful portrayal of one of history's worst nuclear accidents.