“Nugget”, “seen in one go” … this Netflix series breaks the competition and is in the first place in three days

If you’re a Netflix subscriber, then you definitely didn’t miss two big releases on the platform last week: Agent Stone, an action blockbuster starring Gal Gadot, and Painkiller, a drama series that thrilled audiences. spectator.

Days after its release, Painkiller topped the platform’s most-watched program list, dethroning romcom A Perfect Tale and historical drama Outlander. Needless to say, this new series focuses on an issue that is both exciting and fascinating, the opioid crisis in the United States. Since the 1990s, pharmaceutical lobbies have strongly encouraged general practitioners to prescribe painkillers based on opiate derivatives to patients with, for example, back pain.

With a respectable 3.7/5 rating on its AlloCiné page — not quite on par with the Dopesick series (Disney+) on the same subject — Painkiller has generally convinced audiences. The latter highlights its production quality, its impeccable cast (Uzo Aduba, Matthew Broderick, Taylor Kitsch…) and its treatment of the subject. With 6 episodes only 45 minutes long, it’s perfect for a binge-watching session).

“Nugget! A fascinating series about the opioid scandal in the United States, which traces the various stages of creation, then the recipes and the devastating consequences of these powerful painkillers. Rhythmic and quality realization, as well as impeccable interpretation. Uzo ADUBA in the lead role gives an exceptional performance here. Must see!” (lia)

“A great series, seen in one go. This raging opioid craze, often associated with the United States, but which has spread throughout the world, especially in France. (what the hell)

“It’s funny how a series about America’s OxyContin addiction is so addicting and a must see, the narration and photography are great” (Marion Bogaert)

“This series is not bad, but a little too romantic. On the same subject, the series Dopesick is really great, the director is much better and so are the actors. (jijo)

“Six episodes that turned out to be anxiety-inducing and left a deep impression on me.” (Alex Motamotz)

If Painkiller is not intended to become a multi-season series, it could still be renewed by Netflix. Purdue Pharma, the pharmaceutical company that distributed OxyContin (an addiction pain reliever), was condemned several years ago, but the United States is still paying the consequences…