Dopesick The People vs. Purdue Pharma (Season 1, Episode 8)
TV-MA
TV Episode | 65 min | Drama

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Dopesick

The People vs. Purdue Pharma (Season 1, Episode 8)

TV-MA

TV Episode | 65 min | Drama

Rick and Randy's criminal investigation now threatens Richard Sackler's empire, activists take action against Purdue, and Finnix tries to heal his beloved community that's been ravaged by addiction.

Showrunner

Danny Strong

Director

Danny Strong

Writers

Danny Strong (written by) (created by) | Beth Macy (based upon the book by) | Benjamin Rubin (staff writer)

Producers

Richie Kern | Danny Strong

Composer

Lorne Balfe

Cinematographer

Checco Varese

Editor

Matt Barber (as Matthew Barber)

Casting Director

Avy Kaufman

Production Designer

Neil Spisak

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Edit Released

Updated Nov 17, 2021

Release date

Nov 17, 2021 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Won 2 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 16 wins & 52 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
59 cast members

Name	Known for
Michael Keaton Dr. Samuel Finnix Dr. Samuel Finnix See fewer	Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014)
Peter Sarsgaard Rick Mountcastle Rick Mountcastle See fewer	Shattered Glass (2003)
Michael Stuhlbarg Richard Sackler Richard Sackler See fewer	A Serious Man (2009)
Will Poulter Billy Cutler Billy Cutler See fewer	We're the Millers (2013)
John Hoogenakker Randy Ramseyer Randy Ramseyer See fewer	Dopesick (2021)
Kaitlyn Dever Betsy Mallum Betsy Mallum See fewer	Booksmart (2019)
Rosario Dawson Bridget Meyer Bridget Meyer See fewer	Rent (2005)
Jake McDorman John Brownlee John Brownlee See fewer	The Right Stuff (2020)
Ray McKinnon Jerry Mallum Jerry Mallum See fewer	Rectify (2013)
Will Chase Michael Friedman Michael Friedman See fewer	Dopesick (2021)
Phillipa Soo Amber Amber See fewer	Hamilton (2020)
Mare Winningham Diane Mallum Diane Mallum See fewer	St. Elmo's Fire (1985)
Lawrence Arancio Raymond Sackler Raymond Sackler See fewer	May December (2023)
Ian Unterman Jonathan Sackler Jonathan Sackler See fewer	Dopesick (2021)
Alan Campbell Dr. Paul Goldenheim Dr. Paul Goldenheim See fewer	The Ridge
Meagen Fay Sister Beth Davies Sister Beth Davies See fewer	That's My Boy (2012)
Aaron Serotsky David Haddox David Haddox See fewer	Dopesick (2021)
Brendan Patrick Connor Howard Udell Howard Udell See fewer	Spider-Man 2 (2004)
Arischa Conner Leah Turner Leah Turner See fewer	Dopesick (2021)
Alayna Hester Elizabeth Ann McClung Elizabeth Ann McClung See fewer	Dopesick (2021)
Andrew Polk Stephen Bark Stephen Bark See fewer	Armageddon Time (2022)
Adam Grupper Purdue Lawyer Purdue Lawyer See fewer	The Rebound (2009)
Susan Knight Actress Actress See fewer	Fringe (2008)
Ray Dooley Dr. Art Van Zee Dr. Art Van Zee See fewer	Stonebrook (1999)
R. Keith Harris Martin Willis Martin Willis See fewer	The Walking Dead (2010)
William Flaman Logan Parker Logan Parker See fewer	42 (2013)
Deadra Moore Karen Johnson Karen Johnson See fewer	Atlanta (2016)
Serena Ebhardt Sue Ella Kobak Van Zee Sue Ella Kobak Van Zee See fewer	The Problem of the Hero (2023)
Erin Dangler Marianne Skolek Marianne Skolek See fewer	Dopesick (2021)
Olivia D. Dawson Probation Officer Probation Officer See fewer	Cobra Kai (2018)
Steven Reddington Brownlee's Assistant Brownlee's Assistant See fewer	The Resident (2018)
Brian Kurlander Purdue Lawyer #3 Purdue Lawyer #3 See fewer	The Ritual Killer (2023)
Jeff Campanella Purdue Lawyer #4 Purdue Lawyer #4 See fewer	Magnum P.I. (2018)
Annabelle Toomey Catherine Brownlee Catherine Brownlee See fewer	Chicago Fire (2012)
Maggie Toomey Thompson Brownlee (Age 7) Thompson Brownlee (Age 7) See fewer	Audrey's Children
Jasmine Shea Kaitlyn Cutler Kaitlyn Cutler See fewer	Turf Valley (2021)
Abigail Jackson Nan Goldin Nan Goldin See fewer	Musical Ring (2013)
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Eliana Ghen Brownlee Reporter Brownlee Reporter See fewer	Cobra Kai (2018)
Dustin Lewis Parent #1 Parent #1 See fewer	The Idea of You (2024)
Darryl W. Handy Parent #2 Parent #2 See fewer	Atlanta (2016)
Alpha Trivette Judge Jones Judge Jones See fewer	A Waltons Thanksgiving (2022)
Maura Mazurowski Prostitute Prostitute See fewer	Dopesick (2021)
Cuyle Carvin Pimp Pimp See fewer	The Thing About Pam (2022)
Yinka Olagbegi Purdue Security Purdue Security See fewer	Penance (I) (2022)
Yamanee Coleman Court Reporter (uncredited) Court Reporter (uncredited) See fewer	Chick'n-Head (2011)
Jason Alan Cook Purdue Lawyer (uncredited) Purdue Lawyer (uncredited) See fewer	Point Man (2018)
Jamiah Dancil Patient (uncredited) Patient (uncredited) See fewer	Dolos (2022)
Ashleigh Dillon Pedestrian Protester (uncredited) Pedestrian Protester (uncredited) See fewer	Recollection Film 2021 (2021)
Ashley Smith Elhajj Neighbor (uncredited) Neighbor (uncredited) See fewer	Last Moment of Clarity (2020)
Leon Gray III Protestor (uncredited) Protestor (uncredited) See fewer	Closet Convergence (2023)
Shawn Everett Jones Parolee (uncredited) Parolee (uncredited) See fewer	Science Team (2014)
Anita Moore Pharma Attorney (uncredited) Pharma Attorney (uncredited) See fewer	Wonder Woman 1984 (2020)
Krys Palacios Protester (uncredited) Protester (uncredited) See fewer	Super Bella (2021)
Mignon Pinson Paralegal (uncredited) Paralegal (uncredited) See fewer	My Private Line to God
Chris Smorto Court Reporter (uncredited) Court Reporter (uncredited) See fewer	The Egg McGuffin
Al Sotto Sister's Coalition Member (uncredited) Sister's Coalition Member (uncredited) See fewer	House of Cards (2013)
Jacob D Stephens Protester (uncredited) Protester (uncredited) See fewer	Dopesick (2021)
Juan Szilagyi Press Reporter (uncredited) Press Reporter (uncredited) See fewer	The Lady Makers (2022)