Painkiller (2023)
9/10
Emotional!
13 August 2023
Before watching this show I had very little understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and little to no knowledge of Oxycontin. It was obvious after the first episode that the US have a very different approach to prescription drugs. These factors piqued my interest and I started my steep learning curve.

I'm not sure why I kept watching, maybe I was entertained or maybe just morbidly curious? I have to say, it isn't fun and I don't recommend it. It's a dark, cruel emotional ride that I still can't get out if my head.

Aruba, Broderick and Kitsch are shockingly good actors and they provide the entertainment factor. The script, score and direction and ok and the supporting cast do an admirable job.

An emotional ride you won't want to get off.
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