Netflix to release Toxic Town drama series on February 27

mirror.co.uk — February 24, 2025 at 12:01 PM UTC

Netflix will release the drama series Toxic Town on February 27. The four-part mini-series focuses on a group of mothers fighting for justice after a toxic waste scandal in Corby led to birth defects in their children. Jodie Whittaker stars as Susan McIntyre, a mother affected by the scandal. The cast includes actors from popular shows like Downton Abbey, Bridgerton, and Game of Thrones. The plot centers on the Corby poisonings, where toxic waste from local council activities caused significant health issues. The series highlights the mothers' struggle against institutional negligence.

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"Toxic Town" portrays families affected by environmental pollution (gulfnews.com)
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Netflix's "Toxic Town" reveals families' fight for justice (bbc.com)
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Toxic dust caused severe birth defects in Corby children (dailymail.co.uk)
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Netflix drama "Toxic Town" showcases Sam Hagen's fight (dailymail.co.uk)
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"Toxic Town" is a must-watch Netflix drama (mirror.co.uk)
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Netflix series exposes Corby's toxic waste birth defects (mirror.co.uk)
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"Toxic Town" features both real and fictional characters (express.co.uk)
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"Toxic Town" becomes UK's most-watched Netflix show (mirror.co.uk)
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Moms fight against toxic pollution in their town (nypost.com)
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Netflix dramatizes Corby mothers' fight for justice (mirror.co.uk)
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Toxic Town miniseries is complete with no more episodes (comingsoon.net)
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Mothers unite to sue Corby Borough Council for defects (whattowatch.com)
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Tracey's baby faces serious health complications at birth (whattowatch.com)
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Netflix's "Toxic Town" depicts mothers' fight for justice (express.co.uk)
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Netflix's "Toxic Town" dramatizes a real toxic waste scandal (mirror.co.uk)
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"Toxic Town" explores mothers' fight against toxic waste (express.co.uk)
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Netflix to release mini-series Toxic Town starring Jodie Whittaker on February 27 (express.co.uk)
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Netflix to release Toxic Town drama series on February 27 (mirror.co.uk)
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