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Toxic Town

2025Show1 season4 episodesTV-MA

Drama
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Metacritic826.6Rotten Tomatoes100%85%

A deeply moving, tense drama series about everyday modern life and family, with standout performances.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you need an uplifting mood

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Not for laughs, comfort or warmth.

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Episodes

1 season · 4 episodes · best: S1E4 "Episode #1.4" 7.9

Episodes

7.7

Story

When dozens of babies in Corby are born with disabilities, their mothers embark on a battle to hold those responsible to account.

Feels like

  • True Crime Drama
  • Social Justice Narrative
  • Maternal Resilience
  • Institutional Negligence
  • Emotionally Heavy
  • Historical Realism
  • Legal Battle Arc
  • Community Trauma
  • Powerful Ensemble Cast
  • Bleak but Hopeful

Cast

15 of 15 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Minkie Spiro
Written by
Jack Thorne, Amy Trigg
Produced by
Pat Tookey-Dickson, Mike Noble, Delyth Scudamore
Music by
Sion Trefor

Everyone

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Facts

February 27, 2025 · February 27, 2025 · Ended

First aired
February 27, 2025
Last aired
February 27, 2025
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 4 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
131 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Toxic Town?"

Questions about Toxic Town

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Toxic Town?

Netflix

In the United States, Toxic Town streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Toxic Town worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 82). Critics rate it higher (91 out of 100) than audiences (75).

How long does it take to watch Toxic Town?

4 h

About 4 hours: 4 episodes in 1 season of about 55 minutes each, aired from 2025 to 2025.

Is Toxic Town plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.