

Chernobyl
“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.
Where to watch Chernobyl in United States
Click a service to open Chernobyl there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Chernobyl streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| India | JioHotstar | — |
| United Kingdom | Sky Go, Now TV | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Crave Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Australia | Foxtel Now, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Fetch TV |
| Germany | Disney Plus, WOW, Sky Go, Wow Fiction Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, MagentaTV |
| France | SFR Play, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Amazon Video |
| Brazil | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | — |
| Japan | U-NEXT, HBO Max on U-Next | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
About Chernobyl
Chernobyl is a 2019 English-language drama series created by Craig Mazin. The cast is led by Jared Harris, Stellan Skarsgård, Emily Watson. It spans 1 season and 5 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 8.7/10 across 7900 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max.
Chernobyl was produced by SISTER, The Mighty Mint, and Word Games and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was first aired on May 6, 2019, and carries a TV-MA certification.
- Created by
- Craig Mazin
- Writers
- Craig Mazin
- First aired
- May 6, 2019
- Last aired
- June 3, 2019
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- TV-MA
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 (5 episodes)
- Network
- HBO
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Production
- SISTER, The Mighty Mint, Word Games
Chernobyl cast & crew
Chernobyl was created by Craig Mazin and written by Craig Mazin.
The cast features Jared Harris as Valery Legasov, Stellan Skarsgård as Boris Shcherbina, Emily Watson as Ulana Khomyuk, Paul Ritter as Anatoly Dyatlov, Jessie Buckley as Lyudmilla Ignatenko, and Adam Nagaitis as Vasily Ignatenko.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Hildur Guðnadóttir, cinematography is by Jakob Ihre, and it was produced by Jane Featherstone and Carolyn Strauss.
Is Chernobyl worth watching?
Chernobyl holds an audience score of 8.7/10 from 7,941 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed drama series.
With 1 season and 5 episodes, it's a quick, bingeable run.
If you enjoy drama, Chernobyl is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Chernobyl
In United States, you can stream Chernobyl on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, and HBO Max, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Chernobyl

Jared Harris
Valery Legasov

Stellan Skarsgård
Boris Shcherbina

Emily Watson
Ulana Khomyuk

Paul Ritter
Anatoly Dyatlov

Jessie Buckley
Lyudmilla Ignatenko

Adam Nagaitis
Vasily Ignatenko

Sam Troughton
Alexandr Akimov

Robert Emms
Leonid Toptunov

Con O'Neill
Viktor Bryukhanov

Adrian Rawlins
Nikolai Fomin

Alan Williams
KGB Chairman Charkov

David Dencik
Mikhail Gorbachev
Chernobyl — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Chernobyl in United States?
Chernobyl is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max in United States.
▸Is Chernobyl on HBO Max Amazon Channel?
Yes — Chernobyl is currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is Chernobyl in?
Chernobyl is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of Chernobyl are there?
Chernobyl has 1 season with 5 episodes in total.
▸What is Chernobyl rated?
Chernobyl is rated TV-MA. It holds a 8.7/10 audience score from 7,941 ratings.











