Series

Painkiller

“*Do not use as directed.”

2023 · 1 season · 6 episodes · Crime, Drama

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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.

Seasons

1 season · 6 episodes

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

10 Aug 2023 51m

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
Jesus Gave Me Water

10 Aug 2023 47m

A patient using OxyContin attends a Purdue conference. Edie witnesses the drug's adverse effects. Richard faces roadblocks in his pursuit of profit.
3
Blizzard of the Century

10 Aug 2023 42m

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
Is Believed

10 Aug 2023 45m

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
Hot! Hot! Hot!

10 Aug 2023 1h

Glen hits rock bottom, Shannon attends a raucous work afterparty, and Edie uncovers damning evidence in her case against a pharmaceutical giant.
6
What's in a Name?

10 Aug 2023 44m

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.