Netflix's "Toxic Town" depicts mothers' fight for justice

Netflix's new drama, "Toxic Town," premieres on February 27. It tells the true story of mothers fighting for justice after their children suffered birth defects linked to toxic waste mismanagement by Corby Borough Council from 1984 to 1999. The series features a cast including Jodie Whittaker and Robert Carlyle. It highlights the mothers' struggle against institutional negligence, culminating in a 2009 court ruling that established a connection between toxic exposure and the birth defects. The show is inspired by real events, with characters based on actual individuals affected by the scandal. Writer Jack Thorne was initially unaware of the case, but found the story compelling and dramatic.