About this series
The story of how one company triggered the worst drug epidemic in American history. Look into the epicenter of America's struggle with opioid addiction, from a distressed Virginia mining community, to the hallways of the DEA, and to the opulence of "one percenter" Big Pharma Manhattan.
Press Play
🎬 Now preparing...
Dopesick
Loading IMAX Experience
✨ Preview Complete
Quick facts
First Aired
2021
Seasons
1
Episodes
8
TMDB Rating
⭐ 8.0/10
Votes
521
Genre
Crime, Drama
Status
Ended
Network
Hulu
Director
Language
EN
Seasons
S01E01
First Bottle
Richard Sackler begins to launch a powerful new painkiller, a rural doctor is introduced to the drug, a coal miner plans her future, a DEA Agent learns of blackmarket pills, and fe…
S01E02
Breakthrough Pain
OxyContin is on the market but faces a potential threat, Purdue’s vast influence reaches the town of Finch Creek, Bridget steps outside her DEA authority, and the criminal investig…
S01E03
The 5th Vital Sign
Doctor Finnix begins to taper Betsy off OxyContin, Bridget sees the toll the drug is taking on communities, Rick and Randy investigate the world of “pain societies”, and with sales…
S01E04
Pseudo-Addiction
Sky-high OxyContin sales are threatened by reports of abuse, prosecutors investigate a claim central to OxyContin marketing, and Finnix begins to question the safety of the drug.
S01E05
The Whistleblower
With OxyContin abuse spreading across the country, Bridget brings the fight to Purdue while Rick and Randy seek to find a whistleblower within Purdue to tie their case together.
S01E06
Hammer the Abusers
Richard Sackler faces a catastrophic challenge to Purdue’s bottom line, Bridget takes her fight to the FDA, Finnix reassesses his life as Betsy struggles to kick her addiction, and…
S01E07
Black Box Warning
Richard Sackler and Purdue work the system to prevent their drug from being reigned in, Bridget has a breakthrough in her mission, Betsy has hit rock-bottom while Finnix explores n…
S01E08
The People vs. Purdue Pharma
Rick and Randy’s criminal investigation now threatens Richard Sackler’s empire, activists take action against Purdue, and Finnix tries to heal his beloved community that’s been rav…
Available on
Cast/p>
based on novel or book
small town
pharmaceutical industry
high school
addiction
based on true story
lawyer
doctor
dea agent
criminal investigation
virginia
coal mining
Questions about Dopesick
How many seasons does Dopesick have?
Dopesick has 1 season and 8 episodes total.
Who created Dopesick?
Dopesick was created by Danny Strong and first aired in 2021.
What genre is Dopesick?
Dopesick is a Crime, Drama series.
Who stars in Dopesick?
The cast of Dopesick includes Michael Keaton, Peter Sarsgaard, Michael Stuhlbarg, Will Poulter, John Hoogenakker.
What is the TMDB rating for Dopesick?
Dopesick has a TMDB rating of 8.0/10 based on 521 votes.
