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Painkiller

Painkiller

*Do not use as directed.

★ 7.22023N/ATV-MA
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Synopsis

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

Episodes

Episode 1

The One to Start With, the One to Stay With

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

2023-08-10 · 51 min
Episode 2

Jesus Gave Me Water

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

2023-08-10 · 47 min
Episode 3

Blizzard of the Century

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.

2023-08-10 · 42 min
Episode 4

Is Believed

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.

2023-08-10 · 45 min
Episode 5

Hot! Hot! Hot!

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

2023-08-10 · 60 min
Episode 6

What's in a Name?

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.

2023-08-10 · 44 min
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Cast

Uzo AdubaUzo AdubaEdie Flowers
Matthew BroderickMatthew BroderickRichard Sackler
Taylor KitschTaylor KitschGlen Kryger
Dina ShihabiDina ShihabiBritt Hufford
West DuchovnyWest DuchovnyShannon Schaeffer
John RothmanJohn RothmanMortimer Sackler
Clark GreggClark GreggArthur Sackler
Jack MulhernJack MulhernTyler Kryger
Sam AndersonSam AndersonRaymond Sackler
Tyler RitterTyler RitterUS Attorney John Brownlee
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