Chernobyl: Season 1

5 EPISODES | TV-MA

On April 26, 1986, the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in the Soviet Union suffered a massive explosion. This gripping five-part miniseries tells the powerful and visceral story of the worst man-made accident in history, following the tragedy from the moment of the early-morning explosion through the chaos and loss of life in the ensuing days, weeks and months.

1.1:23:45

Plant workers and firefighters try to control a catastrophic 1986 explosion at a Soviet nuclear power plant.

2.Please Remain Calm

With millions at risk after the explosion, Ulana Khomyuk tries to warn Legasov about a second threat.

3.Open Wide, O Earth

Lyudmilla ignores warnings about her firefighter husband's contamination.

4.The Happiness of All Mankind

Legasov and Shcherbina consider using lunar rovers to remove radioactive debris.

5.Vichnaya Pamyat

Legasov, Shcherbina and Khomyuk risk their lives and reputations to expose the truth about Chernobyl.