Chernobyl – When does it start, how many episodes and how can I watch for free?
CHERNOBYL is the brand new drama on Sky Atlantic about the devastating 1986 nuclear accident in Ukraine, which ultimately caused havoc for the Soviet Union and drastically affected the rest of the world.
The five-part mini-series will explore why the accident happened in the first place while telling the stories of those who risked their lives to place a limit on the scale of the disaster. Here’s all you need to know…
When does the show start?
UK fans can catch the show on Sky Atlantic from May 7, 2019.
It’s scheduled to air every Tuesday at 9pm.
In the US, the show will premiere a day early, screening its first episode on HBO on May 6, 2019.
How many episodes are in the series?
The mini-series will consist of five episodes about the 1986 nuclear disaster.
Chernobyl’s final episode will air on June 4, 2019.
Each installment to the series will run for a whopping 59 minutes, giving fans almost an hour worth of drama and action.
How can I watch it for free?
If you don’t happen to have an active subscription with Sky Atlantic and you’re living in the UK, there are several ways to watch the show for free.
One of the best options would be to sign up with Amazon Prime’s HBO Channel app, which will give you a free 7-day membership trial.
This is convenient for those who are not in a rush to watch the series just yet. The longer you wait, the more episodes will be available for you to watch when you do commence the 7-day HBO trial.
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HBO content can also be streamed with PlayStation Vue, giving you a 7-day trial to its service while also earning a 5-day membership to access paid content on Vue.
Playstation Vue and Amazon Prime both work over most technology gadgets including Android and iPhone, tablets, game consoles, and even Chromecast.
If either option sounds too much of a hassle – particularly since it’s pretty common to forget to cancel the membership after seven days – you can simply catch the entire series on ProjectFreeTV.
Once the episode has aired on television, it will be available for streaming, and no subscription is required to watch it.