
A searing indictment of Big Pharma and the political operatives and government regulations that enable over-production, reckless distribution and abuse of synthetic…
TV-MA • Documentary, Crime • Series • 2021 • 1 season
Starring: Edward Byrne, Patrick Radden Keefe, Lenny Bernstein
Created by: Alex Gibney

S1 E1 - Part One
A look at how Purdue Pharma worked with the FDA to get OxyContin approved for wider use, promoting the highly profitable pain medication's safety without sufficient evidence, and creating a campaign to redefine pain and how it's treated.
May 10, 2021 • 1h 58m

S1 E2 - Part Two
A spotlight on the mass marketing of the synthetic opioid fentanyl examines the connections between drug manufacturers and government policy. Video of sales retreats and promotional material reveals a deep cynicism among company employees and a disregard for the widespread, nefarious corporate practices.
May 11, 2021 • 1h 58m
The Crime of the Century
A searing indictment of Big Pharma and the political operatives and government regulations that enable over-production, reckless distribution and abuse of synthetic opiates.
TV-MA • Documentary, Crime • TV Series • 2021