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Global Netflix hit celebrates Polish doctor that fought to save a poisoned generation

Alex Webber
 17.02.2026, 18:40
The series stars Joanna Kulig as Jolanta Wadowska‑Król, an idealistic young doctor in 1970s Silesia. Photo: Robert Palka / Netflix
The series stars Joanna Kulig as Jolanta Wadowska‑Król, an idealistic young doctor in 1970s Silesia. Photo: Robert Palka / Netflix

Lead Children has been a global hit since dropping on Netflix last week.