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Painkiller
"*Do not use as directed."
Overview
The causes and consequences of America's opioid epidemic unfold in this drama following its perpetrators, victims and an investigator seeking the truth.
Status
Ended
Network
Netflix
Seasons & Episodes
Limited Series
Episodes
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Top Cast
Uzo Aduba
Edie Flowers
Matthew Broderick
Richard Sackler
Taylor Kitsch
Glen Kryger
Dina Shihabi
Britt Hufford
West Duchovny
Shannon Schaeffer
John Rothman
Mortimer Sackler
Clark Gregg
Arthur Sackler
Jack Mulhern
Tyler Kryger
Sam Anderson
Raymond Sackler
Tyler Ritter
US Attorney John Brownlee
Ana Cruz Kayne
Brianna Ortiz
John Ales
Dr. Gregory Fitzgibbons
