Netflix's "Painkiller" series dramatizes opioid epidemic and Purdue Pharma's role.
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Similar to Hulu's "Dopesick," both focus on OxyContin's impact.
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"Painkiller" stars Matthew Broderick, Taylor Kitsch; "Dopesick" had Michael Stuhlbarg, Kaitlyn Dever.
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"Painkiller" lacks seriousness, uses magical realism, and lacks point of view.
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Series follows rise and fall of OxyContin, primarily from Richard Sackler's perspective.
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Unlike impactful "Dopesick," "Painkiller" is campy, unmoving, and misses the mark.
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Story of opioid crisis deserves better telling, as "Painkiller" tastelessly falls short.
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