17 period dramas that nailed their historical accuracy

Modified Feb 04, 2025 12:18 ET

Hiroyuki Sanada in Shogun | Image via FXP

2) Chernobyl ( 2019)

With a remarkable commitment to historical accuracy, HBO's miniseries, Chernobyl, masterfully recreates the tragic events of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster in 1986. The series accurately reconstructs the explosion with disastrous consequences, immediate repercussions, and far-reaching implications for the region and its inhabitants. It delves into the political and bureaucratic decisions that contributed to the disaster, providing a sobering look at the human cost of systemic failures. Through detailed character portrayals, authentic settings, and factual events, the show offers an immersive and chilling account of one of the worst nuclear accidents in history.