Chernobyl is a historical drama television series that depicts the events surrounding the Chernobyl nuclear disaster of 1986. The show explores the aftermath of the explosion at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in Soviet Ukraine and the efforts to contain the disaster. It provides a harrowing and realistic portrayal of the human cost and the political and scientific challenges faced during the crisis. Chernobyl has been widely praised for its accurate depiction of the events and its powerful storytelling.