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TV SERIES · Drama / Crime

Painkiller.

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7.2 / 1020231 seasons6 episodesEnded

The causes and consequences of America's opioid epidemic unfold in this drama following its perpetrators, victims and an investigator seeking the truth.

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Limited Series.

The One to Start With, the One to Stay With

2023-08-10 · 51m6.2

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

Jesus Gave Me Water

2023-08-10 · 47m7.6

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

Blizzard of the Century

2023-08-10 · 42m7.5

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.

Is Believed

2023-08-10 · 45m7.5

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.

Hot! Hot! Hot!

2023-08-10 · 1h 0m7.5

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

What's in a Name?

2023-08-10 · 44m6.4

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.

Cast.

Uzo Aduba

Uzo Aduba

Edie Flowers

Matthew Broderick

Matthew Broderick

Richard Sackler

Taylor Kitsch

Taylor Kitsch

Glen Kryger

Dina Shihabi

Dina Shihabi

Britt Hufford

West Duchovny

West Duchovny

Shannon Schaeffer

John Rothman

John Rothman

Mortimer Sackler

Clark Gregg

Clark Gregg

Arthur Sackler

Jack Mulhern

Jack Mulhern

Tyler Kryger

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