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Series

Painkiller

2023 · 1 season · 6 episodes · Ended · Netflix

Drama, Crime

TMDB 7.2 · 221 votes

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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.

Episodes

  • S01E01The One to Start With, the One to Stay With2023-08-1051m

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

  • S01E02Jesus Gave Me Water2023-08-1047m

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

  • S01E03Blizzard of the Century2023-08-1042m

    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.

  • S01E04Is Believed2023-08-1045m

    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.

  • S01E05Hot! Hot! Hot!2023-08-1060m

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

  • S01E06What's in a Name?2023-08-1044m

    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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