Chernobyl is a historical drama television miniseries created by Craig Mazin. It dramatizes the true story of the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster in Soviet Ukraine and the aftermath. The series depicts the events leading up to the explosion, the immediate response, and the subsequent cover-up. With its gripping storytelling and powerful performances, Chernobyl received critical acclaim for its portrayal of the human cost of the disaster and the dangers of nuclear power.