Chernobyl
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In april 1986 wordt een explosie in de kerncentrale van Tsjernobyl in de USSR een van 's werelds grootste door de mens veroorzaakte catastrofen. Tsjernobyl dramatiseert het waargebeurde verhaal van een van de ergste door de mens veroorzaakte catastrofes in de geschiedenis en vertelt over de dappere mannen en vrouwen die zich hebben opgeofferd om Europa te redden van een onvoorstelbare ramp. De miniserie richt zich op de hartverscheurende omvang van de nucleaire fabrieksramp en onthult hoe en waarom het gebeurde en vertelt de schokkende, opmerkelijke verhalen van de helden die vochten en vielen.
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- Rowan Krzysiak13 februari 2025Consume, move on, consume, move on, consume, move on, tell your friends....and forget. In the modern era this show feels different because it steeps itself in the language of classic television. It has spectacle but not gratuitously, instead choosing to serve the settings, dialogue and performances with heightened poignancy and only where required. It was broadcast to a weekly schedule with 5 tight episodes that were all written and directed by the same two people; someone wanted to tell a story and they were allowed to. The co-production seems to have taken the best of both worlds by combining the money and polish of American television with the discipline and intimacy of British television. And then there's the subject matter. What really does go on in the small rooms of these foreign lands or your own land even that profoundly effects the lives and deaths of thousands. The unclean nature of everything will have you practically questioning your own health as you watch the nightmare unfurl. It's brilliant, it's not disposable and it will not age and in case you didn't know by now it's highly recommended.
- HomeNASMainUser15 januari 2026Perhaps the best mini series of all time
- brycoward16 april 2025Chernobyl meticulously dissects the devastating consequences that arise when dishonesty permeates a system. It reveals with stark clarity how prioritizing political expediency and placating authority figures, rather than confronting objective reality, leads directly to systemic collapse. This isn't merely drama; it's a crucial illustration of how denying reality courts utter disaster.
- OdinTheRavenKing14 oktober 2026## Synopsis A dramatic retelling of the events that took place after the meltdown and explosion of the Chernobyl Nuclear power plant in Pripyat, Ukraine in 1986. ## Review What an incredible show. This event has been held in mystery for almost 40 years. While I am unsure how much of it is accurate, the sentiment feels right and they do a great job of being upfront about who people are and represent. There is also some clarification about the events that took place and what they changed to fit TV. The cast was amazing. I am flabergasted by how well they stand up and take action. Jared Harris and Stellan Skarsgård are incredible to watch. They do a great job of playing the lofty scientist and the USSR bureaucrat. The way they acknowledge what is going on with the surveillance state all while trying to save the world really. What I find most interesting is the level of chaos this caused. I knew it was bad, but I don't think I realized how bad it was, and more importantly, could have been. I understand why people are concerned about nuclear power, but I think this show does a great job of explaining the differences between the USSR/Russian facilities and ones in the west. Not being cheap. ## [My Rating] This was an incredible show. I remember watching the first couple of episodes years ago and then something happened and someone... finished it without me. So I just never finished it. Now, I am glad that I watched it again because that might be the best performance I've seen in the TV show all year. The pacing was a little rough at times, but if you hold on it is worth the watch. A solid 9. ## [Parental Rating] There is an abundance of language. And a lot of "hanging brain" in one specific episode. There is also some very grotesque bodily damage. As it should be. Much like how I wanted [[Oppenheimer]] to do, but I understand why it didn't. As much as I think they should watch it, they probably won't. Rejected by both.
- Christian Ortiz25 augustus 2026yes, very awesome
- Jay Marie Bailey14 juni 2025Great cast, stunning effects and representation of the shocking events.
- WiseGuySaidSo15 augustus 2026I can't speak to its historical accuracy, but Chernobyl is an incredible docudrama! The story, intensity and acting were all masterful.
- Austin Hartell24 juli 2026Heartbreaking and maddening. I was captivated by the events as they played out and were depicted, and left sobbing for the many lives lost to hubris and arrogance. This series is a warning that cannot be understated.
- Milan Rajoo13 juli 2026outstanding piece of cinema
- Ian Gellings6 juni 2025This show is easily in my top 5. The visuals, the story, the performances this show is just straight up. Phenomenal highly recommend you check this show out
- Tristan Halford1 juni 2025Definitely easily in my top 5 best TV series I’ve ever seen, and well worthy of a full 5 stars. It’s so well produced and acted, and utterly interesting, captivating, and gripping right from the start. Brilliant all round!
- DeadlyDuncan25 augustus 2025Modern day classic. Acting is brilliant and gives you a good understanding of what happened
- Callista Clyne2 mei 2026Nice docudrama.
- Sheraz Ahsan16 augustus 2025One of the best mini series made. Music, suspense, storytelling, visuals and acting everything looked at its best.
- Motaba Movie center15 maart 2025Chernobyl sometimes plays up the tragedy of the disaster a bit too much, but other than that, it manages to create the best possible treatment of the case. The series authentically and meticulously processes all the threads and defining figures of the tragedy, while at the same time shaping it into a captivating, horrifying moving image experience instead of a dry chronicle. This would claim a place among the best of the year even if this effect did not last in the remaining two episodes.
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Chernobyl has 1 season.
Chernobyl has 5 episodes.
The key characters in Chernobyl are Valery Legasov (Jared Harris), Boris Shcherbina (Stellan Skarsgård), Ulana Khomyuk (Emily Watson).
Chernobyl was directed by Johan Renck.
Chernobyl was produced by Sanne Wohlenberg.
In april 1986 wordt een explosie in de kerncentrale van Tsjernobyl in de USSR een van 's werelds grootste door de mens veroorzaakte catastrofen. Tsjernobyl dramatiseert het waargebeurde verhaal van een van de ergste door de mens veroorzaakte catastrofes in de geschiedenis en vertelt over de dappere mannen en vrouwen die zich hebben opgeofferd om Europa te redden van een onvoorstelbare ramp. De miniserie richt zich op de hartverscheurende omvang van de nucleaire fabrieksramp en onthult hoe en waarom het gebeurde en vertelt de schokkende, opmerkelijke verhalen van de helden die vochten en vielen.
Chernobyl is rated 12.
Chernobyl is a Drama, Historisch, Thriller show.
Chernobyl has an audience rating of 9.7 out of 10.
Chernobyl episodes are 60 m long.
No, this show was canceled after 1 season.