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Chernobyl

8.720191 seasonU/A 16+TV SeriesDrama

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.

WriterSvetlana Alexievich
ProducersSanne Wohlenberg·Carolyn Strauss

Where to watch

JioHotstarJioHotstar
Availability shown for India · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
1:23:45
May 6, 2019 8.9
E2
Please Remain Calm
May 13, 2019 9.2
E3
Open Wide, O Earth
May 20, 2019 9.0
E4
The Happiness of All Mankind
May 27, 2019 8.8
E5
Vichnaya Pamyat
Jun 3, 2019 9.3

Cast

JHJared Harris
Jared Harris
Valery Legasov
SSStellan Skarsgård
Stellan Skarsgård
Boris Shcherbina
EWEmily Watson
Emily Watson
Ulana Khomyuk
PRPaul Ritter
Paul Ritter
Anatoly Dyatlov
JBJessie Buckley
Jessie Buckley
Lyudmilla Ignatenko
ANAdam Nagaitis
Adam Nagaitis
Vasily Ignatenko
STSam Troughton
Sam Troughton
Alexandr Akimov
RERobert Emms
Robert Emms
Leonid Toptunov
COCon O'Neill
Con O'Neill
Viktor Bryukhanov
ARAdrian Rawlins
Adrian Rawlins
Nikolai Fomin
AWAlan Williams
Alan Williams
KGB Chairman Charkov
DDDavid Dencik
David Dencik
Mikhail Gorbachev

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Chernobyl — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Chernobyl?

Chernobyl is streaming on JioHotstar in India. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Chernobyl on Netflix?

No, Chernobyl is not on Netflix in India as of September 2026. It's currently on JioHotstar.

Is Chernobyl on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Chernobyl isn't on Amazon Prime Video in India right now. It's on JioHotstar instead.

Where can I watch Chernobyl for free?

Chernobyl is available on JioHotstar in India, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in Chernobyl?

Chernobyl has 1 season in total (5 episodes). The series concluded in 2019.

Are all episodes of Chernobyl out yet?

Yes — all 5 episodes across 1 season of Chernobyl are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Chernobyl?

No — Chernobyl ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.

Is Chernobyl based on a true story?

Yes — Chernobyl is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).