Painkiller — Limited Series
6 episodesFirst aired 10 August 2023
E1The One to Start With, the One to Stay With
6.2Aug 202351m
Seizing an opportunity, Richard bets on an opiate that relieves pain. College graduate Shannon takes a job at Purdue. Glen suffers a workplace injury.
E2Jesus Gave Me Water
7.7Aug 202347m
A patient using OxyContin attends a Purdue conference. Edie witnesses the drug's adverse effects. Richard faces roadblocks in his pursuit of profit.
E3Blizzard of the Century
7.4Aug 202342m
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.
E4Is Believed
7.4Aug 202345m
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.
E5Hot! Hot! Hot!
7.4Aug 20231h
Glen hits rock bottom, Shannon attends a raucous work afterparty, and Edie uncovers damning evidence in her case against a pharmaceutical giant.
E6What's in a Name?
6.3Aug 202344m
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.