Painkiller Series Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Last modified: Jul. 11, 2023

Painkiller (Series)

Director: Pete Berg

Starring: Uzo Aduba • Matthew Broderick • Taylor Kitsch • Dina Shihabi • West Duchovny

N/A Drama N/A

60% WILL SEE 40% WON'T SEE

What's the story about?

Plot: A fictionalized retelling of events, Painkiller is a scripted limited series that explores some of the origins and aftermath of the opioid crisis in America, highlighting the stories of the perpetrators, victims, and truth-seekers whose lives are forever altered by the invention of the medical drug known as OxyContin. An examination of crime, accountability, and the systems that have repeatedly failed hundreds of thousands of Americans.

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The lead cast starring in Painkiller (series).

The Painkiller (series) behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

What we know about the Painkiller (series) movie production.

Jul 2023

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When was the film released?

Painkiller (series) was released in Netflix on Thursday, August 10, 2023. There were 2 other movies released on the same date, including Love in Taipei and Trader.