The opioid epidemic is an issue that has affected (and continues to affect) so many people and at such a tragically wide level that one limited series was not enough to emphasize its urgency. Following the release of Hulu’s Emmy-winning original, Dopesick, another new take on the subject called Painkiller is now available to watch with a Netflix subscription. Learn how this new Netflix original TV show distinguishes itself from other programs inspired by the same true events, and more essential facts to consider, before you check it out for yourself.
