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Netflix’s Baby Farm Climbs Into UK Top 10 With Haunting Portrayal of Infant Trafficking

Critical acclaim has grown around the show’s portrayal of vulnerable women after detailed episode breakdowns highlighted its real-world connections.

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Overview

  • Produced by EbonyLife TV in partnership with Netflix, Baby Farm follows Adanna, a pregnant woman ensnared by the Evans Foundation’s sinister baby farm operation.
  • Inspired by documented “baby factories” in Nigerian states such as Abia, Lagos and Ebonyi, the series exposes the exploitation of unmarried pregnant women and illicit child trafficking.
  • Since its June global launch, the five-episode crime thriller has surged into Netflix UK’s top 10 list at number six and attracted international viewers.
  • The show has drawn comparisons to The Handmaid’s Tale for its chilling depiction of women’s exploitation and stark narrative style.
  • Detailed episode explanations and reviews are being published to fuel discussion of the series’ real-life inspirations and broader child trafficking issues.