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Aug 10, 2023 · Painkiller, a Netflix drama out Aug. 10, follows the mint green OxyContin pill’s trail of destruction from the very top—Richard Sackler ( Matthew Broderick ), the former chairman and president...
Painkiller is an American drama television miniseries created by Micah Fitzerman-Blue and Noah Harpster.
Aug 10, 2023 · Director Peter Berg approaches Netflix’s six-episode “Painkiller” with an almost frantic style. There’s an urgency here in his telling of the origin of the opioid crisis in this country that’s admirable given the damage still being caused by Purdue Pharma, but ultimately shallow.
Painkiller is a crime drama based on a book and an article that exposes the causes and consequences of America's opioid crisis. It follows the perpetrators, victims and an investigator seeking the truth, starring Uzo Aduba, Matthew Broderick and Taylor Kitsch.
Nov 26, 2023 · Painkiller is a fictionalized drama based on real events and figures, including the Sackler family, who turned OxyContin into a widely available and highly addictive drug. The series explores the impact of the opioid crisis on victims, doctors, and law enforcement, and the legal case against Purdue Pharma.
The Painkiller cast includes Uzo Aduba, Matthew Broderick, Taylor Kitsch, West Duchovny, Dina Shihabi, John Rothman and Tyler Ritter. The limited series about the opioid crisis premieres on Netflix Aug. 10.
The causes and consequences of America's opioid epidemic unfold in this drama following its perpetrators, victims and an investigator seeking the truth. Watch trailers & learn more.
