Netflix period drama based on tragic real-life events | UK News

A brand-new period drama based on a horrifying true story that affected hundreds of kids is coming to Netflix this week.

The show is a must-watch for those who had been gripped by HBO’s Chernobyl and Netflix’s Toxic Town, which got here out last yr.  

The Lead Children is set in the Nineteen Seventies and follows the extraordinary story of younger doctor Jolanta Wadowska-Król (performed by Joanna Kulig), who goes up against the federal government to expose the lead poisoning of younger kids in her local neighborhood. 

The streaming platform beforehand dropped a trailer for the six-part collection, displaying kids in the area of Silesia, Poland, falling sick from “mysterious illnesses” before Wadowska-Król uncovers mass lead poisoning precipitated by the close by smelter. 

When she tries to reveal the reality about the harmless lives affected by the scandal, she comes up against the authoritarian Communist authorities who want to muzzle her. 

Moreover, those working at the smelting manufacturing facility are left livid by the potential job loss, main to additional opposition to stop the public health disaster from popping out. 

The medic faces threats to both herself and her household, but will stop at nothing to reveal the reality.

The Lead Children is based on the ebook of the same title by writer Michał Jędryka. 

Many people commented beneath the trailer about the forthcoming show, which is already garnering comparisons to HBO’s critically acclaimed Chernobyl.

One particular person posted in the YouTube feedback part: “This looks like a much needed movie. Lead and it’s effects worldwide has been unimaginable (paint, pipes, etc) [sic].”

A second particular person wrote: “Netflix’s response to HBO’S Chernobyl” as another echoed: “This reminds me very much of Chernobyl.”

A fourth particular person explained: “She labored in Katowice and was one of the first to draw public consideration to environmental pollution in an industrial area.

“Her actions led to the treatment of thousands of children and changes in public health policy. She is regarded as one of the most important figures in Polish social medicine.”

Someone else added: “One person who stood up doggedly and made a difference. Every citizen of the free world should watch it.” The Lead Children will be landing on Netflix on Wednesday, February 11  with all six episodes available to stream globally. 

The series promises to be a gripping watch and the show’s main star Kulig said: “Lead Children shows resistance to change and the strength one must find within oneself to oppose it. 

“In the character of Jola Wadowska-Król, I saw above all honesty, extraordinary courage, persistence, and uncompromising nature. 

“Her life story poses the question of whether we, in her place, would find enough strength in ourselves to stand alone against the system. 

“Proper preparation, the atmosphere on set – all this allowed me to completely immerse myself in the world of this character and feel her rhythm.” 

She added: “It was a fascinating, intense, and exhausting job, but precisely because of that, a true one.”

Along with Kulig, the Polish-language programme also stars Michał Żurawski, Zbigniew Zamachowski, Marian Dziędziel, Agata Kulesza, Kinga Preis, and Sebastian Pawlak.

Filming took place in various locations across Poland, including Katowice, Ruda Śląska, Świętochłowice, Zabrze, Gliwice, Bytom, and Warsaw.

The Lead Children will be released on Netflix on February 11

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