Dopesick
Dopesick follows doctors, patients, prosecutors, regulators, and Purdue Pharma executives as OxyContin spreads through American communities and draws federal scrutiny. Inspired by Beth Macy's nonfiction book, the limited series traces the human and institutional failures behind the opioid crisis.
Released: 2021-10-13
https://press.hulu.com/shows/dopesick
Directors:
Barry Levinson
Michael Cuesta
Patricia Riggen
Danny Strong
Creator:
Danny Strong
Producers:
Danny Strong
John Goldwyn
Warren Littlefield
Karen Rosenfelt
Barry Levinson
Beth Macy
Michael Keaton
Writers:
Danny Strong
Beth Macy
Jessica Mecklenburg
Benjamin Rubin
Eoghan O'Donnell
Music:
Lorne Balfe
Production:
Danny Strong Productions
John Goldwyn Productions
The Littlefield Company
20th Television
Network: Hulu
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Characters
Episodes
First Bottle
Richard Sackler launches a powerful new painkiller as a rural doctor, a coal miner, a DEA agent, and federal prosecutors first encounter OxyContin's growing reach.
Director:
Barry Levinson
Writer:
Danny Strong
Released: 2021-10-13
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Breakthrough Pain
OxyContin reaches the market, Purdue's influence extends into Finch Creek, Bridget pushes beyond her DEA authority, and the criminal investigation begins.
Director:
Barry Levinson
Writer:
Danny Strong
Released: 2021-10-13
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The 5th Vital Sign
Finnix tries to taper Betsy off OxyContin, Bridget sees the drug's impact on communities, and Rick and Randy investigate pain societies tied to Purdue's marketing.
Director:
Michael Cuesta
Writers:
Danny Strong
Beth Macy
Released: 2021-10-13
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Pseudo-Addiction
Reports of OxyContin abuse threaten Purdue's sales, prosecutors examine a central marketing claim, and Finnix begins to question the drug's safety.
Director:
Michael Cuesta
Writer:
Jessica Mecklenburg
Released: 2021-10-20
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The Whistleblower
Bridget pressures Purdue over addiction and abuse, Rick and Randy search for an insider witness, and Finnix and Betsy struggle with OxyContin dependence.
Director:
Patricia Riggen
Writers:
Danny Strong
Benjamin Rubin
Released: 2021-10-27
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Hammer the Abusers
Richard Sackler faces a challenge to Purdue's business, Bridget brings her fight to the FDA, Finnix reassesses his life, and Rick and Randy find new evidence.
Director:
Patricia Riggen
Writers:
Danny Strong
Eoghan O'Donnell
Released: 2021-11-03
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Black Box Warning
Purdue works to shape a potential warning label, Bridget makes progress in her mission, Finnix explores new treatment options, and Rick and Randy prepare their case.
Director:
Danny Strong
Writers:
Danny Strong
Beth Macy
Released: 2021-11-10
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The People vs. Purdue Pharma
Rick and Randy's criminal investigation threatens Purdue, activists confront the company, and Finnix tries to help a community damaged by addiction.
Director:
Danny Strong
Writer:
Danny Strong
Released: 2021-11-17
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