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Painkiller

TV2023 – 20231 season6 episodes eps
Netflix#262Crime#337Drama#870
TV Rank
May 20, 2026
#1,387
Most popular TV show
Buzz Score
May 20, 2026
0.4
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About

Painkiller

Painkiller is a Netflix drama limited series that delves into the origins and impact of the opioid crisis in America. The narrative intertwines the stories of the crisis' creators, those affected by addiction, and the people urgently seeking the truth behind a national epidemic. It brings to light the complex web of responsibility and consequence behind a public health catastrophe.

Status
Ended
First aired
2023
Last aired
2023
Seasons
1
Episodes
6
Rating
TV-MA
Streaming
NetflixNetflix Standard with Ads
Rankings
#1,387All TV#262Netflix#870Drama
Links
WikipediaOfficial site
Daily update · May 20, 2026

Painkiller ranks #1,387 most popular TV show with a Buzz Score of 0.4. It peaked at #292 of all time (Aug 10 – Sep 8, 2023). It ranks #1,277 over the past 365 days.

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Current and historical popularity rankings

Ranks on May 20, 2026

Overall, network, and genre
#1,387
TV
#262
Netflix
#870
Drama
#337
Crime

Ranking History

Peak, 1-year, and top-chart days
Peak Buzz Score
25.9
#292Overall rank
Aug 10 – Sep 8, 2023
1-Year Buzz Score
0.5
#1,277Overall rank
Last 365 days
Days at #1
0
Past 365 days
Days in Top 10
0
Past 365 days
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418
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#2,208
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Top Cast

Most popular Painkiller cast members by current Buzz Score on May 20, 2026
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#1
Matthew Broderick
as Richard Sackler
5.7
#2
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as Shannon Schaeffer
2.7
#3
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as Glen Kryger
2.0
#4
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as Britt Hufford
1.3
#5
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as Arthur Sackler
0.8
#6
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as Edie Flowers
0.8
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