Chernobyl has become one of the most talked about TV series of the year and fans are keen to know how accurate it is to the actual events. The HBO and Sky co-production is based on the nuclear power plant explosion in Ukraine back in 1989. Here’s which parts of Chernobyl are fact and which have been adapted for television.
Sky says Chernobyl “explores the truth” surrounding the nuclear power plant explosion near Pripyat in 1989.
Chernobyl’s synopsis by Sky reads: “Jared Harris and Emily Watson star in this hard-hitting Sky Original exploring the truth surrounding Chernobyl.
“A story of incredible heroism and sacrifice, but also shocking lies and conspiracy.”
While several moments from Chernobyl reflect true events, there are a few fictional scenes.
Here are the moments from Chernobyl that didn’t actually take place.
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Chernobyl: How much of the drama is true? (Image: Sky)
Ulana Khomyuk (played by Emily Watson) is seen throughout the series doing her bit to he clean up the situation.
From the very first episode, Ulana is stern and driven in order to discover the truth and save those affected.
Chernobyl creator Craig Mazin revealed on the Chernobyl podcast that Khomyuk was written into the show to represent the “hundreds of scientists” who were involved in the cleanup.
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