Investigator Edie Flowers starts spotting worrying signs when a new wonder drug called oxycontin is released, she soon discovers that Big Pharma is a tough but to crack, especially when the law appears to be on their side.
I have to say, I didn't quite associate some of the negative reviews with the show that I have just finished binge watching. I'd suggest it's a little slow to start, but it does definitely get moving from about episode four or five onwards.
It's been a while since I binge watched a six part series, this is definitely a series that makes you want to watch, the story is absolutely captivating, yes the series is flawed, and it's far from perfect, but it does manage to show you the dangers of addiction.
I won't even get into my opinions of The US Healthcare system, and the fact that pharmaceuticals can be advertised.....in the same way that manufacturers try and convince you to buy fabric softener, it's shocking.....
The introductions are so sad and incredibly moving, those are some very powerful words.
I think Glen's story stood out for me most of all, you see a guy who has everything lose the lot, and just how quickly a regular person can fall of the rails, another victim of addiction.
Some of the acting was very good here, Matthew Broderick did a great job as Sackler, especially when he starts coming off the rails somewhat. I thought Uzo Aduba did a really good job too, there are some very passionate scenes.
Worth seeing.
7/10.
