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Chernobyl

2019Show1 season5 episodesTV-MA

Drama
90
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb9.3Metacritic829.1Rotten Tomatoes95%97%

A nerve-racking, deeply moving drama series about history and everyday modern life, with standout direction and performances.

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you need an uplifting mood · graphic violence bothers you

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Episodes

1 season · 5 episodes · best: S1E5 "Vichnaya Pamyat" 9.8

Episodes

9.5

Story

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.

Feels like

  • Historical Drama
  • Political Thriller
  • Nuclear Disaster
  • Cold War Era
  • Psychological Horror
  • Bureaucratic Satire
  • Heroic Sacrifice
  • Visceral Sound Design
  • Somber Tone
  • Educational

Cast

24 of 77 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Johan Renck
Written by
Craig Mazin, Svetlana Alexievich
Produced by
Sanne Wohlenberg
Music by
Hildur Guðnadóttir

Everyone

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Facts

May 6, 2019 · June 3, 2019 · Ended

First aired
May 6, 2019
Last aired
June 3, 2019
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 5 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Available in
113 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Tropes

Epic Fail, Phlebotinum-Proof Robot, Artistic License – History +9

  • Epic Fail
  • Phlebotinum-Proof Robot
  • Artistic License – History
  • Time Skip
  • End of an Era
  • One-Steve Limit
  • Cosmic Horror Story
  • Death Glare
  • Never My Fault
  • Just Following Orders
  • Being Watched
  • Wham Shot

12 of 199 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Chernobyl?"

Questions about Chernobyl

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Chernobyl?

HBO Max

In the United States, Chernobyl streams on HBO Max. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 111 other countries.

Is Chernobyl worth watching?

90
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 90 (IMDb 9.3, Rotten Tomatoes 95%, and Metacritic 82).

Will I feel good after watching Chernobyl?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Will Chernobyl scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10, and some images are gruesome (grotesque 7 of 10).

What tropes does Chernobyl use?

Epic FailPhlebotinum-Proof RobotArtistic License – HistoryTime SkipEnd of an EraOne-Steve LimitCosmic Horror StoryDeath GlareNever My FaultJust Following OrdersBeing WatchedWham Shotand 187 more

TV Tropes lists 199 tropes for it, including Epic Fail, Phlebotinum-Proof Robot, and Artistic License – History.