Painkiller
2023
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- Season 1 overviewOct 13-Nov 17, 20218 episodesSeason 1 episodes1. First Bottle Oct 13, 2021
- Richard Sackler launches a powerful new painkiller and a rural doctor is introduced to the drug.
- 2. Breakthrough Pain Oct 13, 2021
- Bridget steps outside her DEA authority; the criminal investigation of OxyContin begins.
- 3. The 5th Vital Sign Oct 13, 2021
- Doctor Finnix begins to taper Betsy off OxyContin; Bridget sees the toll the drug is taking.
- 4. Pseudo-Addiction Oct 20, 2021
- Sky-high OxyContin sales are threatened by reports of abuse; prosecutors investigate a claim.
- 5. The Whistleblower Oct 27, 2021
- Rick and Randy seek to find a whistleblower within Purdue to tie their case together.
- 6. Hammer the Abusers Nov 3, 2021
- Bridget takes her fight to the FDA; Finnix reassesses his life as Betsy struggles with addiction.
- 7. Black Box Warning Nov 10, 2021
- Richard Sackler works the system to prevent his drug from being reigned in; Betsy hits rock-bottom.
- 8. The People vs. Purdue Pharma Nov 17, 2021
- Rick and Randy's investigation threatens Richard Sackler's empire; activists move against Purdue.
Episode list. Dopesick. Top-rated. Wed, Nov 10, 2021. S1.E7. Black Box Warning. Richard Sackler and Purdue work the system to prevent their drug from being reined in, Bridget has a breakthrough in her mission, Betsy has hit rock-bottom while Finnix explores new avenues, and Rick and Randy ready their criminal case. 8.9/10. Rate. Top-rated.
Dopesick is a drama series based on a book by Beth Macy, depicting the impact of OxyContin on individuals, families and government agencies. The series has eight episodes, each focusing on a different aspect of the opioid epidemic, and stars Michael Keaton, Peter Sarsgaard and Kaitlyn Dever.
No.Title [5]Directed ByWritten By1"First Bottle"2"Breakthrough Pain"Barry LevinsonDanny Strong3"The 5th Vital Sign"Danny Strong & Beth Macy4"Pseudo-Addiction"Michael CuestaJessica MecklenburgWith Michael Keaton, Peter Sarsgaard, Michael Stuhlbarg, Will Poulter. The series takes viewers to the epicenter of America's struggle with opioid addiction, from the boardrooms of Purdue Pharma, to a distressed Virginia mining community, to the hallways of the DEA.
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- 2021-10-13
- Drama
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Nov 17, 2021 · The miniseries Dopesick ends with a settlement of $600m against Purdue Pharma, but the Sackler family escapes justice. Samuel, the doctor who prescribed OxyContin, dedicates his life to helping addicts, while Billy, the whistleblower, faces consequences.
Original • 1 season available (8 episodes) Dopesick. From Executive Producer Danny Strong and starring and executive produced by Michael Keaton, “Dopesick” examines how one company triggered the worst drug epidemic in American history.
- Michael Keaton
- October 13, 2021
Nov 8, 2021 · Hulu's Dopesick depicts the start of the opioid addiction crisis in the U.S. and some of the people it has affected. NPR TV critic Eric Deggans and NPR addiction correspondent Brian Mann spoke ...
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Series 1. Following the spread of the opioid crisis in America and the Sackler family's involvement.
