Painkiller

Painkiller is a drama series that delves into the origins of the opioid crisis in America. The show focuses on the Purdue Pharma's role and the Sackler family's aggressive marketing of OxyContin, which led to widespread addiction and devastation. It aims to expose the complex web of greed, deception, and human suffering at the heart of the epidemic.

As the series has not yet been released, critical reception is not available. However, based on its subject matter and cast, it is anticipated to generate significant discussion and commentary on a critical public health issue.

• Anticipated to be a searing indictment of corporate responsibility and the opioid epidemic.

• Expected to feature strong performances from its ensemble cast.

• Likely to spark debate regarding the portrayal of complex historical events and figures.

Google audience: Audience anticipation is high due to the timely and impactful subject matter, with many looking forward to a well-researched and compelling narrative.

Painkiller is based on the "Pain Killer" article by Patrick Radden in The New Yorker and Roxane Gay's book "Assessing the Evidence" from The New York Times.