Chernobyl

In the heart of Ukraine, a catastrophic nuclear accident occurred, forever changing the fate of Europe. Chernobyl, a five-part HBO miniseries, takes a profound look at the untold stories of courage and sacrifice that unfolded during the disaster. From the brave firefighters who risked their lives to contain the blaze, to the selfless miners who dug a lifesaving tunnel under Reactor 4, this dramatization brings to light the heroic efforts of those who fought to save a continent from the brink of disaster. With an all-star cast, including Jared Harris, Stellan Skarsgård, and Emily Watson, Chernobyl is a gripping and emotional portrayal of one of the worst man-made catastrophes in history.

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Some TV shows that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Chernobyl include Midsummer Night, Lessons in Chemistry, The Regime, Normal People, Euphoria, Mad Men.