Series synopsis
Lead Children, also known as Ołowiane dzieci is a drama war & politics television series that premiered on Netflix on February 11, 2026. It ended on February 11, 2026. It stars Joanna Kulig, Agata Kulesza, Kinga Preis and Michał Żurawski.
When a young doctor discovers that children living near a smelting plant suffer from lead poisoning, she risks her career and safety to save them.
Premise
When a young doctor discovers that children living near a smelting plant suffer from lead poisoning, she risks her career and safety to save them.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Joanna Kulig as Jolanta Wadowska-Król
- Agata Kulesza as Professor Berger
- Kinga Preis as Wiesia Wilczek
- Michał Żurawski as Hubert Niedziela
- Marian Dziędziel as Jerzy Ziętek
- Sebastian Pawlak as Zbyszek Król
- Zbigniew Zamachowski as Zdzisław Grudzień
Guest cast
- Artur Paczesny as Priest
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | February 11, 2026 | February 11, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 As city officials prepare for a visit from General Secretary Brezhnev, they are troubled by a doctor looking into cases of anemia among local children. |
February 11, 2026 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 As the extent of the epidemic dawns on her, Jolanta cautiously starts bringing allies to her cause — but one of them isn't being truthful with her. |
February 11, 2026 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 After sending her family away, Jolanta goes on a tour of the smelting plant. Insinuating himself into Jolanta's life, Niedziela sets a trap for her. |
February 11, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 11, 2026 |
| Last aired | February 11, 2026 |
| Status | ended |