Directed by:
Peter BergCinematography:
Brendan SteacyComposer:
Matt MortonCast:
Matthew Broderick, Uzo Aduba, West Duchovny, Dina Shihabi, Taylor Kitsch, Sam Anderson, Carolina Bartczak, Jack Mulhern, John Rothman, John Ales, Matt Baram (more)VOD (1)
Episodes(6)
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The One to Start with, the One to Stay With (E01)
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Jesus Gave Me Water (E02)
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Blizzard of the Century (E03)
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Is Believed (E04)
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Hot! Hot! Hot! (E05)
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What’s in a Name? (E06)
Plots(1)
A fictionalized retelling of events, Painkiller is a scripted limited series that explores some of the origins and aftermath of the opioid crisis in America, highlighting the stories of the perpetrators, victims, and truth-seekers whose lives are forever altered by the invention of OxyContin. (Netflix)
Reviews (1)
Peter Berg and Matthew Broderick were the big draws for me, but the real hook turned out to be the story itself — a tale so absurd it could only happen in America. It's a place of unlimited opportunities for those who know how to seize them, and the mastermind behind the commercial use of OxyContin definitely did. At times, it felt like the series was nothing but the repeated mention of this drug, a name I'll never forget after watching. But it's also unforgettable for its six episodes full of absurdity and shocking moments that highlight the unbelievable actions people are capable of. It's a crazy story from the pharmaceutical world, and it makes you wonder how many similar stories are out there, waiting to be told.
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