Series synopsis
Painkiller is an American sci-fi & fantasy action & adventure television series that premiered on Netflix on August 10, 2023. It ended on August 10, 2023. It was created by Gil Grant. It stars Uzo Aduba, Matthew Broderick, Taylor Kitsch and Dina Shihabi.
Painkiller Jane is an American-Canadian science fiction and action television series based on the comic book character of the same name. Airing on the Sci Fi Channel in the US starting April 13, 2007 and Global in Canada, it starred Kristanna Loken as the titular character. On August 15, 2007, it was canceled after one season of 22 episodes.
Premise
Painkiller Jane is an American-Canadian science fiction and action television series based on the comic book character of the same name. Airing on the Sci Fi Channel in the US starting April 13, 2007 and Global in Canada, it starred Kristanna Loken as the titular character. On August 15, 2007, it was canceled after one season of 22 episodes.
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Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Uzo Aduba as Edie Flowers
- Matthew Broderick as Richard Sackler
- Taylor Kitsch as Glen Kryger
- Dina Shihabi as Britt Hufford
- West Duchovny as Shannon Schaeffer
- John Rothman as Mortimer Sackler
- Clark Gregg as Arthur Sackler
- Jack Mulhern as Tyler Kryger
Supporting cast
- Sam Anderson as Raymond Sackler
- Tyler Ritter as US Attorney John Brownlee
- Ana Cruz Kayne as Brianna Ortiz
- John Ales as Dr. Gregory Fitzgibbons
- Carolina Bartczak as Lily Kryger
- Ron Lea as Bill Havens
- Kyle Gatehouse as Riggs
- Daniel Kash as Stanley
- Stuart Hughes as Tony
- Yasmin Lau as Hoop Earrings
- Caylie Mcrae as Coyle's Receptionist
- Kathryn Bellamy as Tanya
Guest cast
- Kyle Gatehouse as Riggs
- Daniel Kash as Stanley
- Stuart Hughes as Tony
- Yasmin Lau as Hoop Earrings
- Caylie Mcrae as Coyle's Receptionist
- Kathryn Bellamy as Tanya
- Lexie Galante as Young Rep #1
- Sarah Curd as U of C Recruit #3
- Rosie Callaghan as Richard's Maid
- Dominique Smith as Party Goer
- Mercedes Blanche as Sorority Girl
- John Bydevaate as Mechanic #3
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | August 10, 2023 | August 10, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The One to Start With, the One to Stay With Seizing an opportunity, Richard bets on an opiate that relieves pain. College graduate Shannon takes a job at Purdue. Glen suffers a workplace injury. |
August 10, 2023 |
| 2 |
Jesus Gave Me Water A patient using OxyContin attends a Purdue conference. Edie witnesses the drug's adverse effects. Richard faces roadblocks in his pursuit of profit. |
August 10, 2023 |
| 3 |
Blizzard of the Century Glen is forced to detox when his addiction lands him in the ER. Edie struggles to convince her new boss, the US Attorney, to build a case against Purdue. |
August 10, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | August 10, 2023 |
| Last aired | August 10, 2023 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | ended |