TV series · 2023 · Where to watch
Painkiller
Updated November 2, 2026
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Painkiller streams in the US on one subscription service — Netflix — and nowhere else right now: no free stream, and no rent-or-buy option. Here is what that means for watching it.
This drama explores the causes and consequences of America’s opioid epidemic through the people who helped drive it, those whose lives were affected, and an investigator determined to uncover the truth. It presents a stylized, emotionally charged account of corporate ambition, aggressive sales tactics, addiction, and the legal fight that follows.
- Year
- 2023
- TMDB rating
- 7.2/10 · 224 votes
- Genre
- Drama, Crime
- Length
- 1 season · 6 episodes
- Network
- Netflix
- Rated
- TV-MA
Streaming now
- Subscription Netflix4K Watch
How to watch Painkiller
Painkiller is included with a Netflix subscription, and that is the only place to stream the series in the US without paying per title.
Netflix streams it in 4K; the others top out at HD.
Painkiller ended in 2023 after one season and 6 episodes, so what is listed above is the complete run — nothing new is coming.
Starring Uzo Aduba, Matthew Broderick, Taylor Kitsch and Dina Shihabi; it originally aired on Netflix.
Common questions
Is Painkiller on Netflix?
Yes. As of November 2, 2026, Painkiller is on Netflix in the US with a subscription.
Is Painkiller on Hulu?
No. As of November 2, 2026, Painkiller is not streaming on Hulu in the US. It is on Netflix instead.
Can I watch Painkiller for free?
Not without a subscription. There is no ad-supported free stream in the US right now; the closest is a free trial on Netflix where one is offered.
How many seasons of Painkiller are there?
There is one season, and the series has ended.
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