The story of how one company triggered the worst drug epidemic in American history. Look into the epicenter of America's struggle with opioid addiction, from a distressed Virginia mining community, to the hallways of the DEA, and to the opulence of "one percenter" Big Pharma Manhattan.
Cast: Michael Keaton, Peter Sarsgaard, Michael Stuhlbarg
TV-MAHDCC
Miniseries
8 episodes
1. First BottleRichard Sackler begins to launch a powerful new painkiller, a rural doctor is introduced to the drug, a coal miner plans her future, a DEA Agent learns of blackmarket pills, and federal prosecutors decide to open a case into OxyContin.TV-MACC1 h 2 minOct 13, 2021
2. Breakthrough PainOxyContin is on the market but faces a potential threat, Purdue’s vast influence reaches the town of Finch Creek, Bridget steps outside her DEA authority, and the criminal investigation of OxyContin begins.TV-MACC1 h 2 minOct 13, 2021
3. The 5th Vital SignDoctor Finnix begins to taper Betsy off OxyContin, Bridget sees the toll the drug is taking on communities, Rick and Randy investigate the world of “pain societies”, and with sales climbing, Richard Sackler makes bigger plans for his new drug.TV-MACC57minOct 13, 2021
4. Pseudo-AddictionSky-high OxyContin sales are threatened by reports of abuse, prosecutors investigate a claim central to OxyContin marketing, and Finnix begins to question the safety of the drug.TV-MACC1 h 1 minOct 20, 2021
5. The WhistleblowerWith OxyContin abuse spreading across the country, Bridget brings the fight to Purdue while Rick and Randy seek to find a whistleblower within Purdue to tie their case together.TV-MACC1 h 3 minOct 27, 2021
6. Hammer the AbusersRichard Sackler faces a catastrophic challenge to Purdue’s bottom line, Bridget takes her fight to the FDA, Finnix reassesses his life as Betsy struggles to kick her addiction, and Rick and Randy find a bombshell piece of evidence.TV-MACC1 h 0 minNov 3, 2021
7. Black Box WarningRichard Sackler and Purdue work the system to prevent their drug from being reigned in, Bridget has a breakthrough in her mission, Betsy has hit rock-bottom while Finnix explores new avenues, and Rick and Randy ready their criminal case.TV-MACC1 h 2 minNov 10, 2021
8. The People vs. Purdue PharmaRick and Randy’s criminal investigation now threatens Richard Sackler’s empire, activists take action against Purdue, and Finnix tries to heal his beloved community that’s been ravaged by addiction.TV-MACC1 h 5 minNov 17, 2021
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The story of how one company triggered the worst drug epidemic in American history. Look into the epicenter of America's struggle with opioid addiction, from a distressed Virginia mining community, to the hallways of the DEA, and to the opulence of "one percenter" Big Pharma Manhattan.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Danny Strong
- Cast
- Michael Keaton, Peter Sarsgaard, Michael Stuhlbarg, Will Poulter, John Hoogenakker, Kaitlyn Dever
- Studio
- The Littlefield Company, Danny Strong Productions, John Goldwyn Productions
Maturity rating
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Audio languages
English
