Painkiller 2023
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What is Painkiller?
Painkiller is a television series first released in 2023. Catalogued under Drama, Crime.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2023
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 6
- First aired
- Aug 10, 2023
- Networks
- Netflix
- Genres
- Drama, Crime
- Updated
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 6 episodes and an average 45-minute runtime.
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Overview
Painkiller is a television series first released in 2023. Catalogued under Drama, Crime. Status: Ended. A full overview for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.
Should you watch it?
“A courtroom‑driven drama exposing the human toll of America’s opioid crisis.”
- Honors victims with effective dramatic beats
- Strong performances from Uzo Aduba and Matthew Broderick
- Sharp look at the opioid epidemic
- Heavy, distressing subject matter
- Mature TV‑MA rating limits younger viewers
Watch it if you want a gritty, investigative drama about the U.S. opioid crisis.
The series is a mature, intense drama dealing with addiction, legal battles, and loss, suitable for adult viewers.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 6 episodes
- E1 The One to Start With, the One to Stay With Aug 10, 2023
- E2 Jesus Gave Me Water Aug 10, 2023
- E3 Blizzard of the Century Aug 10, 2023
- E4 Is Believed Aug 10, 2023
- E5 Hot! Hot! Hot! Aug 10, 2023
- E6 What's in a Name? Aug 10, 2023
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of Painkiller?
It follows perpetrators, victims and an investigator as the causes and consequences of America’s opioid epidemic unfold.
Is Painkiller a series or a film?
Painkiller is a television mini‑series released in 2023.
Who created Painkiller?
The series was created by Micah Fitzerman‑Blue and Noah Harpster.
Which actors appear in Painkiller?
The cast includes Uzo Aduba, Matthew Broderick, Taylor Kitsch and Dina Shihabi.
What is the content rating for Painkiller?
It carries a TV‑MA rating, indicating mature content.