Chernobyl (2019)

Drama · History · Thriller

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.

IMDb rating: 9.3 (1,068,342 votes)
Episode average: 9.5 ↑ +0.2 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Streaming (US): HBO Max
Language: EN
Type: Mini-series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

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Seasons

Season 1 (2019)

9.52 avg 5 episodes 9.4 → 9.8 65 min avg

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	1:23:45	9.4	66,728
2	Please Remain Calm	9.6	61,628
3	Open Wide, O Earth	9.5	56,834
4	The Happiness of All Mankind	9.3	53,825
5	Vichnaya Pamyat	9.8	74,190