Read the Chernobyl Scripts From Writer and Executive Producer Craig Mazin

Experience the miniseries in a whole new light. Check out the production scripts that made Mazin’s and the crew’s shared vision come to fruition.

Chernobyl, about the 1986 Soviet nuclear disaster, has been hailed as one of the most powerful shows of 2019 so far — even earning the number one spot on IMDb's Top 250 TV shows of all time.

Now, audiences can experience the drama’s five-episodes in a unique way. Writer and executive producer Craig Mazin has released all five production scripts to read for free. Check them out below to see how Mazin’s and the crew’s shared vision came to fruition.

Script | Episode 1, “1 : 23 : 45”

Script | Episode 2: “Please Remain Calm”

Script | Episode 3: “Open Wide, O Earth”

Script | Episode 4: “The Happiness Of All Mankind”

Script | Episode 5: “Vichnaya Pamyat”

If you’re looking to learn more about the Chernobyl disaster, follow Craig Mazin’s conversation on Twitter to discover more resources.

1) So I promised two things when the series ended. The first - sharing the screenplays. I've gotten permission from @HBO to do that, and @johnaugust has generously offered to host them, so I'll let you know when they're up.

Second - a bibliography of sorts. Here goes.
— Craig Mazin (@clmazin) June 4, 2019

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What Is Chernobyl?

Writer and executive producer Craig Mazin, along with the cast and crew, discuss how the miniseries reimagines the cause and effect of one of the worst man-made disasters in modern history.

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Go Behind the Curtain

Watch how the massive, demanding production — and faithful reimagining of the disaster — came to fruition.

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The Critics Weigh In

“Riveting.” “Stunning.” “Engrossing.” Critics and audiences alike are mesmerized by the miniseries.

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