Summaries

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

Painkiller exposes the roots of the most pressing health epidemic of the 21st century. Powerful narcotic painkillers, or opioids, were once used as drugs of last resort for pain sufferers. Purdue turned OxyContin into a billion dollar blockbuster by launching an unprecedented marketing campaign claiming that the drug's long-acting formulation made it safer to use than traditional painkillers for many types of pain. That illusion was quickly shattered as drug abusers learned that crushing an Oxy could release its narcotic payload all at once. Even in its prescribed form, Oxy proved fiercely addictive. As OxyContin's use and abuse grew, Purdue concealed what it knew from regulators, doctors, and patients.

Details

Keywords
  • criminal
  • tv mini series
  • based on article
  • crisis
  • opioid
Genres
  • Crime
  • Drama
Release date Aug 9, 2023
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) TV-MA
Countries of origin United States
Official sites Netflix Site
Language English
Filming locations Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Production companies Grand Electric Film 44 Blue Harp

Box office

Tech specs

Runtime 48m
Color Color
Sound mix Dolby Digital
Aspect ratio 16:9 HD

Synopsis

All Filters