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  • Aug 10, 2023
  • 59 m
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  • Aug 10, 2023
  • 59 m
Painkiller

Summary The limited series about the OxyContin and its role in the opioid crisis in America is based on Barry Meier's book of the same name and the New Yorker Magazine article by Patrick Radden Keefe.

Directed By: Peter Berg

Written By: Boo Killebrew, Micah Fitzerman-Blue, Noah Harpster, Barry Meier

  • TV-MA
  • Netflix
  • Aug 10, 2023
  • 59 m
  • TV-MA
  • Netflix
  • Aug 10, 2023
  • 59 m
Painkiller
S1 • Episode 5
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Air Date: Aug 10, 2023
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Summary The limited series about the OxyContin and its role in the opioid crisis in America is based on Barry Meier's book of the same name and the New Yorker Magazine article by Patrick Radden Keefe.

Created By: Micah Fitzerman-Blue, Noah Harpster

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Episode 1 • Aug 10, 2023 • 51 m
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.
Episode 2 • Aug 10, 2023 • 46 m
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.
Episode 3 • Aug 10, 2023 • 41 m
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.
Episode 4 • Aug 10, 2023 • 45 m
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.
Episode 5 • Aug 10, 2023 • 59 m
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Glen hits rock bottom, Shannon attends a raucous work afterparty, and Edie uncovers damning evidence in her case against a pharmaceutical giant.
Episode 6 • Aug 10, 2023 • 44 m
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.

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