Netflix drops Toxic Town trailer starring Jodie Whittaker

A group of four woman stand in front of a young boy

Netflix has released a first look at Toxic Town, a gripping new drama based on one of the UK’s biggest environmental scandals.

The series tells the story of the Corby poisonings, focusing on the mothers who fought a years-long battle for justice after their children were affected by toxic waste.

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Starring Jodie Whittaker (Doctor Who), Robert Carlyle (The Full Monty), Aimee Lou Wood (Sex Education), Rory Kinnear (James Bond), and Brendan Coyle (Downton Abbey), the series follows their fight as a shocking truth is uncovered.

A teaser for the series describes it as a David and Goliath battle, where three mothers take on powerful forces to hold them accountable

Their struggle highlights not just environmental negligence but also the resilience of a community determined to seek justice.

Written by Jack Thorne, known for his work on Help and His Dark Materials, the show is produced by Broke & Bones.

Toxic Town is released on February 27 on Netflix.