The causes and consequences of America's opioid epidemic unfold in this drama following its perpetrators, victims and an investigator seeking the truth.
Cast: Uzo Aduba, Matthew Broderick, Taylor Kitsch
TV-MAHDCC
Limited Series
6 episodes
1. The One to Start With, the One to Stay WithSeizing an opportunity, Richard bets on an opiate that relieves pain. College graduate Shannon takes a job at Purdue. Glen suffers a workplace injury.TV-MACC51minAug 10, 2023
2. Jesus Gave Me WaterA patient using OxyContin attends a Purdue conference. Edie witnesses the drug's adverse effects. Richard faces roadblocks in his pursuit of profit.TV-MACC47minAug 10, 2023
3. Blizzard of the CenturyGlen is forced to detox when his addiction lands him in the ER. Edie struggles to convince her new boss, the US Attorney, to build a case against Purdue.TV-MACC42minAug 10, 2023
4. Is BelievedEdie works to expose Purdue. Shannon enjoys the perks of her job but faces a moral dilemma. Pushed to the brink, Glen starts losing control at work.TV-MACC45minAug 10, 2023
5. Hot! Hot! Hot!Glen hits rock bottom, Shannon attends a raucous work afterparty, and Edie uncovers damning evidence in her case against a pharmaceutical giant.TV-MACC1 h 0 minAug 10, 2023
6. What's in a Name?Glen starts sobriety. Shannon reevaluates her role. Using new evidence, Edie and the team take Purdue to court as the case comes to a stunning end.TV-MACC44minAug 10, 2023
Painkiller
★ 7.2/1020231 season6 episodesEnded
*Do not use as directed.
The causes and consequences of America's opioid epidemic unfold in this drama following its perpetrators, victims and an investigator seeking the truth.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Alex Gibney, Peter Berg, Micah Fitzerman-Blue, Eric Newman
- Studio
- Film 44, Jigsaw Productions
Maturity rating
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