Painkiller
The causes and consequences of America's opioid epidemic unfold in this drama following its perpetrators, victims and an investigator seeking the truth.
Overview
The causes and consequences of America's opioid epidemic unfold in this drama following its perpetrators, victims and an investigator seeking the truth.
Alex Gibney
Creator / EP
Episodes
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.
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.
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.
Cast & Crew
Uzo Aduba
Edie Flowers
Matthew Broderick
Richard Sackler
Taylor Kitsch
Glen Kryger
Dina Shihabi
Britt Hufford
West Duchovny
Shannon Schaeffer
John Rothman
Mortimer Sackler
