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Painkiller

Painkiller (2023)

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  • 7.2/10 · 224
  • TV-MA
  • Aug 10, 2023
  • 1 season · 6 episodes
  • English
  • Ended
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The causes and consequences of America's opioid epidemic unfold in this drama following its perpetrators, victims and an investigator seeking the truth.

Director
Peter Berg
Starring
Uzo Aduba, Matthew Broderick, Taylor Kitsch, Dina Shihabi
Network
Netflix
Country
United States of America

Seasons

Limited Series · 6 episodes

  1. 1. The One to Start With, the One to Stay With

    Aug 10, 2023 · 51m · ★ 6.3

    Seizing an opportunity, Richard bets on an opiate that relieves pain. College graduate Shannon takes a job at Purdue. Glen suffers a workplace injury.

  2. 2. Jesus Gave Me Water

    Aug 10, 2023 · 47m · ★ 7.6

    A patient using OxyContin attends a Purdue conference. Edie witnesses the drug's adverse effects. Richard faces roadblocks in his pursuit of profit.

  3. 3. Blizzard of the Century

    Aug 10, 2023 · 42m · ★ 7.5

    Glen 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.

  4. 4. Is Believed

    Aug 10, 2023 · 45m · ★ 7.5

    Edie 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.

  5. 5. Hot! Hot! Hot!

    Aug 10, 2023 · 1h · ★ 7.5

    Glen hits rock bottom, Shannon attends a raucous work afterparty, and Edie uncovers damning evidence in her case against a pharmaceutical giant.

  6. 6. What's in a Name?

    Aug 10, 2023 · 44m · ★ 6.4

    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.

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Details

First aired
Aug 10, 2023
Last aired
Aug 10, 2023
Status
Ended
Languages
English
Production
Film 44, Jigsaw Productions
IMDb
tt11816814

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