
Dopesick
By Danny Strong
2021
Fabien Ball rated ★ 9/10
Dans les années 1990, Richard Sackler commence sa croisade contre la douleur en décidant de commercialiser un nouvel antalgique de Purdue Pharma. Il choisit de présenter un opioïde comme « moins addictif » que les autres dépresseurs de la même classe, et fait former des visiteurs médicaux pour encourager les médecins à le prescrire comme un anti-douleur efficace et inoffensif. Un médecin du pays minier de Virginie du Sud, Samuel Finnix, commence à en prescrire à certains patients.
Synopsis
The series takes viewers to the epicenter of America's struggle with opioid addiction, from the boardrooms of Purdue Pharma, to a distressed Virginia mining community, to the hallways of the DEA.
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Community Reviews
Viewers are captivated by 'Dopesick,' praising its intense, true-to-life portrayal of the opioid crisis in America, particularly highlighting the role of Purdue Pharma. The series is lauded for its stellar performances, especially Michael Keaton's, and its gripping narrative that effectively mixes drama with real-world scandal. While the series is generally well-received for its educational and emotional impact, some viewers felt its length was slightly taxing.
👍 Stellar performances, especially by Michael Keaton
👎 Some found the series a bit long