Drama
Station:
Netflix (US)
Status:
Ended
Start:
2023-08-10
Rating:
10/10 from 1 users
Painkiller looks at the opioid crisis in America, which has become a massive public health concern in recent years, with widespread over-prescribing of drugs like fentanyl, Vicodin, and OxyContin leading to massive problems with addiction and overdose deaths.
TV Show Ended.
S1E1 - 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.
Air Date: 10 Aug 2023 07:00 (CDT)
S1E2 - 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.
Air Date: 10 Aug 2023 07:00 (CDT)
S1E3 - 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.
Air Date: 10 Aug 2023 07:00 (CDT)
S1E4 - 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.
Air Date: 10 Aug 2023 07:00 (CDT)
S1E5 - 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.
Air Date: 10 Aug 2023 07:00 (CDT)
S1E6 - 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.
Air Date: 10 Aug 2023 07:00 (CDT)