Painkiller

44min

Drama

Crime

The causes and consequences of America's opioid epidemic unfold in this drama following its perpetrators, victims and an investigator seeking the truth.

Production Companies

Film 44

Jigsaw Productions

Episodes

Cast

The One to Start With, the One to Stay With

1. The One to Start With, the One to Stay With

51min

10th Aug 2023

Seizing an opportunity, Richard bets on an opiate that relieves pain. College graduate Shannon takes a job at Purdue. Glen suffers a workplace injury.

Jesus Gave Me Water

2. Jesus Gave Me Water

47min

10th Aug 2023

A patient using OxyContin attends a Purdue conference. Edie witnesses the drug's adverse effects. Richard faces roadblocks in his pursuit of profit.

Blizzard of the Century

3. Blizzard of the Century

42min

10th Aug 2023

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.

Is Believed

4. Is Believed

45min

10th Aug 2023

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.

Hot! Hot! Hot!

5. Hot! Hot! Hot!

1h

10th Aug 2023

Glen hits rock bottom, Shannon attends a raucous work afterparty, and Edie uncovers damning evidence in her case against a pharmaceutical giant.

What's in a Name?

6. What's in a Name?

44min

10th Aug 2023

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.

First air date

10th Aug 2023

Last air date

10th Aug 2023

Status

Ended

Type

Miniseries

Original language

en

Networks