Painkiller
7.2
DramaCrime
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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1Episode 1The One to Start With, the One to Stay With
51 min
Seizing an opportunity, Richard bets on an opiate that relieves pain. College graduate Shannon takes a job at Purdue. Glen suffers a workplace injury.
2Episode 2Jesus Gave Me Water
47 min
A patient using OxyContin attends a Purdue conference. Edie witnesses the drug's adverse effects. Richard faces roadblocks in his pursuit of profit.
3Episode 3Blizzard of the Century
42 min
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.
4Episode 4Is Believed
45 min
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.
5Episode 5Hot! Hot! Hot!
60 min
Glen hits rock bottom, Shannon attends a raucous work afterparty, and Edie uncovers damning evidence in her case against a pharmaceutical giant.
6Episode 6What's in a Name?
44 min
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.
Actors
Uzo Aduba
Edie Flowers
Matthew Broderick
Richard Sackler
Taylor Kitsch
Glen Kryger
Dina Shihabi
Britt Hufford
West Duchovny
Shannon Schaeffer
John Rothman
Mortimer Sackler
