Painkiller The One to Start With, The One to Stay With (Season 1, Episode 1)
TV-MA
TV Episode | 51 min | Crime, Drama

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Painkiller

The One to Start With, The One to Stay With (Season 1, Episode 1)

TV-MA

TV Episode | 51 min | Crime, Drama

Seizing an opportunity, Richard bets on an opiate that relieves pain. College graduate Shannon takes a job at Purdue. Glen suffers a workplace injury.

Showrunners

Micah Fitzerman-Blue | Noah Harpster

Director

Peter Berg

Writers

Micah Fitzerman-Blue (written by) (created by) | Noah Harpster (written by) (created by) | Barry Meier (based on the book by) | Patrick Radden Keefe (based on The New Yorker Magazine article 'The Family That Built the Empire of Pain') & 2 more

Producers

Micah Fitzerman-Blue | Noah Harpster | Chris Hatcher (produced by) | Tim King & 2 more

Composer

Matt Morton

Cinematographer

Brendan Steacy

Editor

Geofrey Hildrew

Casting Directors

Stephanie Gorin | Rachel Tenner

Production Designer

Melanie Jones (as Melanie Paizis Jones)

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Edit Released

Updated Aug 10, 2023

Release date

Aug 10, 2023 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

2 wins & 3 nominations

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Cast	Add Cast
46 cast members

Name	Known for
Uzo Aduba Edie Flowers Edie Flowers See fewer	Orange Is the New Black (2013)
Matthew Broderick Richard Sackler Richard Sackler See fewer	The Producers (2005)
Taylor Kitsch Glen Kryger Glen Kryger See fewer	X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009)
Dina Shihabi Britt Hufford Britt Hufford See fewer	Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan (2018)
West Duchovny Shannon Schaeffer Shannon Schaeffer See fewer	Painkiller (2023)
John Rothman Mortimer Sackler Mortimer Sackler See fewer	One Mississippi (2015)
Clark Gregg Arthur Sackler, Sr. Arthur Sackler, Sr. See fewer	The Avengers (2012)
Jack Mulhern Tyler Kryger Tyler Kryger See fewer	The Society (2019)
Sam Anderson Raymond Sackler Raymond Sackler See fewer	Forrest Gump (1994)
Ana Cruz Kayne Brianna Ortiz Brianna Ortiz See fewer	Barbie (I) (2023)
Brian Markinson Howard Udell Howard Udell See fewer	Painkiller (2023)
Carolina Bartczak Lily Kryger Lily Kryger See fewer	Painkiller (2023)
Ron Lea Bill Havens Bill Havens See fewer	Punisher: War Zone (2008)
Daniel Kash Stanley Stanley See fewer	Aliens (1986)
Dan Fox Arthur Slacker Jr. Arthur Slacker Jr. See fewer	12 Monkeys (2015)
Matt Baram Dr. Robert Kaiko Dr. Robert Kaiko See fewer	Supergirl (2015)
Jonathan Higgins Dr. Coyle Dr. Coyle See fewer	Race (I) (2016)
Darrin Baker Dr. Hartman Dr. Hartman See fewer	The Man from Toronto (2022)
Michèle Kaye Denise Sackler Denise Sackler See fewer	He and Me (2017)
Maria Ricossa Else Sackler Else Sackler See fewer	The In-Laws (I) (2003)
Catherine Tait Jillian Sackler Jillian Sackler See fewer	Celibatour (2018)
Lesley Faulkner Elizabeth Sackler Elizabeth Sackler See fewer	The L.A. Complex (2012)
Sean Browning Mike Mike See fewer	Assassin's Creed: Odyssey (2018)
David Tompa Conference Room Lawyer Conference Room Lawyer See fewer	Beacon 23 (2023)
Lara Daans Physical Therapist Physical Therapist See fewer	Pray For Me
Neil Foster Handyman Handyman See fewer	Romper Stomper (1992)
Krista White Mary Jo White Mary Jo White See fewer	Fellow Travelers (2023)
Vivienne Markowski Toddler Kaylee Toddler Kaylee See fewer	Painkiller (2023)
Olivia Markowski Toddler Kaylee Toddler Kaylee See fewer	Painkiller (2023)
Wendy Lyon Facilitator Facilitator See fewer	The Shape of Water (2017)
Cece King Shannon's Mom Shannon's Mom See fewer	The Wonder Years (2021)
Caylie Mcrae Coyle's Receptionist Coyle's Receptionist See fewer	Painkiller (2023)
Michael Gimera Shannon's Mom Boyfriend Shannon's Mom Boyfriend See fewer	33 Meadow Lane (2010)
David Bronfman Focus Group Doctor #1 Focus Group Doctor #1 See fewer	Conviction (I) (2016)
Simon Sinn Focus Group Doctor #2 Focus Group Doctor #2 See fewer	Where the Truth Lies (2005)
Chris O'Bray Focus Group Doctor #3 Focus Group Doctor #3 See fewer	Rick's Rant: Green Screens in Space (2017)
Gary Eisler Focus Group Doctor #4 Focus Group Doctor #4 See fewer	Saw II (2005)
Maureen Ludford Focus Group Doctor #5 Focus Group Doctor #5 See fewer	Designated Survivor (2016)
Natasha Bromfield Intake Nurse Intake Nurse See fewer	Flatliners (2017)
Sanjay Talwar ER Doctor ER Doctor See fewer	Dawn of the Dead (2004)
Bryan McClelland Mechanic #1 Mechanic #1 See fewer	Painkiller (2023)
James Boyd Mechanic #2 Mechanic #2 See fewer	Major League II (1994)
John Bydevaate Mechanic #3 Mechanic #3 See fewer	Painkiller (2023)
Mercedes Blanche Sorority Girl (uncredited) Sorority Girl (uncredited) See fewer	The Boys (2019)
Yasmin Lau Hoop Earrings (uncredited) Hoop Earrings (uncredited) See fewer	Nurses (2020)
Dominique Smith Party Goer (uncredited) Party Goer (uncredited) See fewer	Still Me (2016)