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‘Intense’ new Netflix mini-series dubbed 'British Erin Brockovich' lands 100 percent Rotten Tomatoes score

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Published 08:39 6 Mar 2025 GMT

‘Intense’ new Netflix mini-series dubbed 'British Erin Brockovich' lands 100 percent Rotten Tomatoes score

Netflix subscribers say they're bingeing the show in one sitting

Ellie Kemp

Ellie Kemp

Featured Image Credit: Netflix

Topics: Film and TV, Netflix, The White Lotus, UK News

Ellie Kemp
Ellie Kemp

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Netflix fans are binge-watching an 'intense' new mini-series based on scandalous real-life events in just one sitting.

The streamer is jam packed with top-tier TV shows, like this 'exceptional' series boasting near-perfect ratings and a knock-out cast.

And if you're looking for your next binge, we've got you covered.

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This British four-parter, which dropped last week (February 27), has already racked up a perfect Rotten Tomatoes, with both critics and viewers raving.

It's currently positioned at number three on Netflix's global TV charts - so if you've been debating giving it a go, this is your sign.

Doctor Who's Jodie Whittaker stars in the British four-parter
Doctor Who's Jodie Whittaker stars in the British four-parter

Dubbed the 'British Erin Brockovich,' the series fictionalizes one of the biggest environmental scandals in UK history: the Corby toxic waste case.

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In the 80s and 90s, mothers from the once-booming steel town of Corby, Northamptonshire discovered the council's mismanagement of toxic waste was responsible for their children being born with life-changing disabilities.

A ten-year legal process involving some 18 families followed, as determined parents fought tooth and nail for justice.

Catch the trailer for the series, named Toxic Town, below:

Jack Thorne, writer of Enola Holmes and His Dark Materials, is behind the new drama, which boasts a star-studded cast including Doctor Who's Jodie Whittaker, The White Lotus' Aimee Lou Wood, Trainspotting's Robert Carlyle and Game of Thrones' Joe Dempsie.

It draws similarities to 2000's Erin Brockovich, which, starring Julia Roberts, told the true story of the whistleblower who helped take on Pacific Gas & Electric Company for groundwater contamination in Hinkley, California in the early 90s.

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Brokovich herself is among Toxic Town's viewers - and she told Netflix Tudum how she found herself 'jumping up off the couch' in joy at the ending of the TV show.

"The twists and the turns and the agony of everything that’s gone on, it gives us hope," she said of the series.

Game of Thrones' Joe Dempsie features in Toxic Town (Netflix)
Game of Thrones' Joe Dempsie features in Toxic Town (Netflix)

Meanwhile, critics over on Rotten Tomatoes awarded the four-parter a flawless 100 percent, highlighting writer Throne's skilful storytelling in particular.

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Audience members were in agreement, praising Whittaker and Woods' 'intense but entertaining' performances and rating Toxic Town a strong 94 percent.

Taking to X, fans confessed to blazing through the drama is no time at all. One said: "Just binged Toxic Town in one sitting and I applaud everyone involved," as a second said: "Just binged Toxic Town and it's so!!! good!!!"

A third urged: "Just finished Toxic Town on Netflix and if you're looking for something to watch I absolutely recommend it."

Toxic Town is available to stream now on Netflix.

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