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3/10Highly disappointing. Much worse than Dopesick.
Reviewed on June 12, 2024
Painkiller(2023)
*Do not use as directed.
7.21 season6 episodesEnded
DramaCrime
Painkiller Synopsis
The causes and consequences of America's opioid epidemic unfold in this drama following its perpetrators, victims and an investigator seeking the truth.
Painkiller (2023) is a drama and crime series that premiered on August 10, 2023, spanning 1 season and 6 episodes. It stars Uzo Aduba, Matthew Broderick, Taylor Kitsch and Dina Shihabi. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 220 ratings.
- First aired:
- 2023-08-10
- Last aired:
- 2023-08-10
- Producers:
- Alex Gibney, Micah Fitzerman-Blue, Noah Harpster
Painkiller (2023) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Painkiller before you start streaming.
Painkiller Cast & Crew
Main cast
Uzo Aduba
as Edie Flowers
Matthew Broderick
as Richard Sackler
Taylor Kitsch
as Glen Kryger
Dina Shihabi
as Britt Hufford
West Duchovny
as Shannon Schaeffer
John Rothman
as Mortimer Sackler
Clark Gregg
as Arthur Sackler
Jack Mulhern
as Tyler Kryger
Sam Anderson
as Raymond Sackler
Tyler Ritter
as US Attorney John Brownlee
Ana Cruz Kayne
as Brianna Ortiz
John Ales
as Dr. Gregory Fitzgibbons
Key crew
Executive produced by Alex Gibney, Micah Fitzerman-Blue and Noah Harpster.
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Painkiller Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 220 ratings.
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Painkiller – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream Painkiller?
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Painkiller (2023) is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability comes from JustWatch data and varies by country.
How many seasons of Painkiller are there?
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Painkiller has 1 season and 6 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on August 10, 2023.
Is Painkiller still running?
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No. Painkiller is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on August 10, 2023.
Who is in the cast of Painkiller?
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Painkiller (2023) stars Uzo Aduba, Matthew Broderick, Taylor Kitsch, Dina Shihabi and West Duchovny. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is Painkiller any good?
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Painkiller (2023) is rated 7.2 out of 10 from 220 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like drama and crime series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.
Where can I watch the Painkiller trailer?
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The official Painkiller trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly in your browser.