Episodes
1. Part One
10 May 2021 · 118 min · 8.5/10
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.
2. Part Two
11 May 2021 · 118 min · 9.0/10
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.
The Crime of the Century Miniseries: quick answers
How many episodes are in The Crime of the Century Miniseries?
Miniseries of The Crime of the Century has 2 episodes, about 4 hours in total.
When did The Crime of the Century Miniseries come out?
Miniseries premiered on 10 May 2021.