Painkiller
The causes and consequences of America's opioid epidemic unfold in this drama following its perpetrators, victims and an investigator seeking the truth.
Cast:Uzo Aduba , Matthew Broderick , Taylor Kitsch , Dina Shihabi , West Duchovny , John Rothman , Clark Gregg , Jack Mulhern , Sam Anderson , Ana Cruz Kayne , Brian Markinson , Carolina Bartczak , Ron Lea , David Tompa , Noah Harpster , John Ales , Vivienne Markowski , Olivia Markowski
S1.E1 ∙ 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.
S1.E2 ∙ 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.
S1.E3 ∙ 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.
S1.E4 ∙ 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.
S1.E5 ∙ Hot! Hot! Hot!
Glen hits rock bottom, Shannon attends a raucous work afterparty, and Edie uncovers damning evidence in her case against a pharmaceutical giant.
S1.E6 ∙ 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.
