Painkiller
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Status:
Ended -
Season 1:
Ended on August 10, 2023 -
Watched: 0%
0 of 6 Episodes
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Season: 1
| # | Air Date | Episode Name | Watched? |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1 | Aug 10, 2023 | ||
| E2 | Aug 10, 2023 | ||
| E3 | Aug 10, 2023 | ||
| E4 | Aug 10, 2023 | ||
| E5 | Aug 10, 2023 | ||
| E6 | Aug 10, 2023 |
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Why Watch:
A historical deep-dive into the corporate origins of the opioid epidemic through a dramatized lens.Series Analysis:
Netflix's Painkiller arrived as a sharp indictment of the pharmaceutical industry, cementing its place in the era of accountability television. By dramatizing the origins of the opioid crisis, the series forced a global audience to confront the mechanics of corporate negligence. Its legacy lies in its refusal to look away from the human cost of OxyContin, using a blend of fictionalized characters and factual legal battles to illustrate a systemic failure. Unlike traditional procedurals, Painkiller functions as a permanent digital archive of a public health disaster, ensuring the names of those responsible remain etched in the collective memory. While the limited series concludes its narrative, the ongoing legal ripples of this tragedy mean the story is never truly over. Set a reminder for any future revivals, spin-offs, or news.Tone: Analytical, somber, and historically significant. Last Updated: July 2025
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Trailer:
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Network:
Netflix -
Seasons:
1 -
Years:
2023 - 2023 -
Genre:
Mini-Series, Drama, Crime -
Country:
United States -
Language:
English -
Rating:
TV-MA