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Chernobyl

8.720191 seasonTV-MATV 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

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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

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

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Chernobyl — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Chernobyl?

Chernobyl is streaming on HBO Max and YouTube TV in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Chernobyl on Netflix?

No, Chernobyl is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on HBO Max and YouTube TV.

Is Chernobyl on Amazon Prime Video?

Chernobyl isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Chernobyl for free?

Chernobyl is available on HBO Max and YouTube TV in United States, 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).