Manila, Feb. 11 -- Lead Children tells a gripping tale of how the world really can be changed for the better - as long as a determined person works relentlessly towards it. Released on 11 February 2026, the show centres on Jolanta Wadowska-Krol, a young doctor who strives to turn things around in her community after discovering that a mysterious illness plaguing the children of Szopienice, Poland, is a direct consequence of an industrial operation. But what if we told you that Dr Wadowska-Krol isn't just a figment of the writer's imagination? Yes, the Netflix Polish series Lead Children is based on real-life events, and here's its true story.

Helmed by Maciej Pieprzyca, the historical drama spotlights the courage Dr Wadowska-Krol (played...