New Netflix drama Toxic Town is the third most-watched show this week, with 4.7 million views.
Toxic Town is based on the true story of one of the UK's worst environmental scandals: the tragic Corby toxic waste case. The series follows three mothers fighting for justice after children in the Northamptonshire town are born with birth defects caused by the outrageous wrongdoing.
With a flawless 100% Rotten Tomatoes score from the critics, Toxic Town has earned a well-deserved place on our best Netflix shows list. However, if you've already binge-watched the series, then check out these three captivating drama shows available to watch on one of the best streaming services next.
Mo
- RT score: 97%
- Age rating: TV-MA
- Length: ~28 minute episodes
- Creators: Mohammed Amer and Ramy Youssef
- Where to watch: Netflix (globally)
Loosely based on Mohammed Amer’s real-life history as a Palestinian refugee, the dramedy focuses on the fictional Mo's journey navigating two cultures, three languages and America's long asylum process, all while trying to make ends meet in Houston. Texas. Mo is both hilarious and heartbreaking for its impactful story about grief and familial obligation.
Maid
- RT score: 94%
- Age rating: TV-MA
- Length: ~54 minute episodes
- Creator: Molly Smith Metzler
- Where to watch: Netflix (globally)
In Maid, single mom Alex (Margaret Qualley) finds a job housecleaning as she fights to provide for her two-year-old daughter and escape poverty after fleeing an abusive relationship. Inspired by Stephanie Land's memoir Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother's Will to Survive, the critically acclaimed series is lauded for its poignant portrayal of a young mother's resilience to survive despite the challenging circumstances she faces.
Apple Cider Vinegar
- RT score: 82%
- Age rating: TV-MA
- Length: ~60 minute episodes
- Creator: Samantha Strauss
- Where to watch: Netflix (globally)
This "true-ish" series exposes the bitter side of the wellness industry as it follows Belle Gibson (Kaitlyn Dever), an Australian influencer who built a lucrative wellness empire by pretending to cure her terminal brain cancer through healthy living and natural therapies.
Based on the book The Woman Who Fooled the World by Beau Donelly and Nick Toscano, this dramatization chronicles the con woman's downfall and provides a punchy and highly-intelligent commentary on the desperation that leads someone to fake their whole life for attention. After The Dropout on Hulu, Apple Cider Vinegar is another female fraudster series I can't get enough of.
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