Painkiller: Season 1

Limited Series 2023
TV-MA

  • 2023-08-10T07:00:00Z on Netflix
  • 42m
  • 4h 49m (6 episodes)
  • United States
  • English
  • 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.

6 episodes

Series Premiere

2023-08-10T07:00:00Z

1x01 The One to Start With, The One to Stay With

Series Premiere

1x01 The One to Start With, The One to Stay With

  • 2023-08-10T07:00:00Z51m

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

2023-08-10T07:00:00Z

1x02 Jesus Gave Me Water

1x02 Jesus Gave Me Water

  • 2023-08-10T07:00:00Z47m

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

2023-08-10T07:00:00Z

1x03 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.

2023-08-10T07:00:00Z

1x04 Is Believed

1x04 Is Believed

  • 2023-08-10T07:00:00Z45m

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.

2023-08-10T07:00:00Z

1x05 Hot! Hot! Hot!

1x05 Hot! Hot! Hot!

  • 2023-08-10T07:00:00Z1h

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

Season Finale

2023-08-10T07:00:00Z

1x06 What's in a Name?

Season Finale

1x06 What's in a Name?

  • 2023-08-10T07:00:00Z44m

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.

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