The April 26, 1986 explosion of reactor number 4 at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant is often considered the worst nuclear disaster in history, one that has been covered up countless times. Over the years, the disaster has inspired o relatively accurate HBO seriesformer referred to Strange thingsand was the source of all kinds of great documentaries and much appreciated detailing the tragic event and what happened in the area of ​​northern Ukraine devastated by the catastrophic episode.

If you’ve ever wanted to learn more about the incident and its aftermath, you’ve come to the right place, as we’ve put together a list of documentaries about Chernobyl that are eye-opening, to say the least. Here are informative and entertaining chronicles of the shocking tragedy.

Chernobyl: The Lost Tapes (2022)