Dopesick is a powerful eight-episode drama that examines how one company triggered the worst drug epidemic in American history. Based on the non-fiction book by Beth Macy , the series provides a harrowing look at the rise of OxyContin through multiple perspectives.
Michael Keaton stars as Dr. Samuel Finnix, a small-town Appalachian doctor who begins prescribing the drug to his patients, including coal miner Betsy Mallum (Kaitlyn Dever), with devastating consequences. Dopesick - Season 1
The series is praised for its "forensic diagnosis" of capitalism and corruption, according to critics at Sight and Sound . While it uses fictionalized characters to represent real victims, it aims to create empathy and awareness for the ongoing crisis. Production Details Creator/Showrunner: Danny Strong . Director: Barry Levinson . Platform: Hulu . Dopesick is a powerful eight-episode drama that examines
Based on the critically acclaimed Hulu miniseries, Samuel Finnix, a small-town Appalachian doctor who begins