TV series
Dopesick
2021, English, on Hulu. Created by Danny Strong.
The true story of how America got hooked on a lie.
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.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 8
- Episode length
- 65 min
- Status
- Ended in 2021
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8.0/10 from 562 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch
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Disney Plus
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Latest episode
S1 E8: The People vs. Purdue Pharma
Aired 17 November 2021
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Danny StrongCreator
- Michael KeatonSamuel Finnix · 8 ep
- Peter SarsgaardRick Mountcastle · 8 ep
- Michael StuhlbargRichard Sackler · 8 ep
- Will PoulterBilly Cutler · 8 ep
- John HoogenakkerRandy Ramseyer · 8 ep
- Kaitlyn DeverBetsy Mallum · 8 ep
- Rosario DawsonBridget Meyer · 8 ep
- Will ChaseMichael Friedman · 8 ep
- Cleopatra ColemanGrace Pell · 8 ep
- Parker SackDirk · 8 ep
- Mare WinninghamDiane Mallum · 7 ep
- Ian UntermanJonathan Sackler · 7 ep
Details
- First aired
- 13 October 2021
- Last aired
- 17 November 2021
- Network
- Hulu
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Miniseries
- Rated
- TV-MA
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Dopesick: quick answers
Is Dopesick worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.0/10 from 562 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of Dopesick are there?
Dopesick has 1 season and 8 episodes, about 65 minutes each.
Is Dopesick finished?
Yes. Dopesick ended in 2021, so you can watch the whole story.
Where can I watch Dopesick?
Dopesick is streaming on Disney Plus, Hulu.
Is Dopesick suitable for kids?
Dopesick is rated TV-MA. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like Dopesick?
If you liked Dopesick, try Snowfall, The Sinner, Scarpetta.
Who created Dopesick?
Dopesick was created by Danny Strong and stars Michael Keaton, Peter Sarsgaard, Michael Stuhlbarg.