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Deftones 12-10-20 04:50 PM

Dopesick (Hulu) - S: Keaton, Sarsgaard, Dawson, Stuhlbarg, Poulter, Dever - premieres 10/13/21
 
https://twitter.com/Disney/status/1337167162256011265 @Disney: Dopesick is a harrowing new drama series inspired by true events. The all-star cast include @MichaelKeaton, @PeterSarsgaard and @RosarioDawson. Coming to @Hulu and Star. https://t.co/XemiLrRmNM

dex14 09-15-21 11:21 AM

re: Dopesick (Hulu) - S: Keaton, Sarsgaard, Dawson, Stuhlbarg, Poulter, Dever - premieres 10/13/21
 

From Executive Producer Danny Strong and starring and executive produced by Michael Keaton, “Dopesick” examines how one company triggered the worst drug epidemic in American history. The series takes viewers to the epicenter of America’s struggle with opioid addiction, from the boardrooms of Big Pharma, to a distressed Virginia mining community, to the hallways of the DEA. Watch Dopesick Oct 13, only on Hulu

Throwing Copper 10-13-21 09:42 AM

Re: Dopesick (Hulu) - S: Keaton, Sarsgaard, Dawson, Stuhlbarg, Poulter, Dever - premieres 10/13/21
 
This is out.

Reviews are very positive with a few saying it’s decent but only for performances from Keaton and Devers.

Throwing Copper 11-18-21 04:43 PM

Re: Dopesick (Hulu) - S: Keaton, Sarsgaard, Dawson, Stuhlbarg, Poulter, Dever - premieres 10/13/21
 
Wrapped this up and it was real good. Although the story telling structure was a little hard to follow at times, even though they usually say what year it was, I think that was the only way to go here.

Nice to see Rosario Dawson get a good role, and Kaitlyn Devers did a nice job.

Stuhlbarg was creepy as hell as the head Sackler guy. Will Poulter also top notch as the pharma sales rep.

Several other supporting players were also very good in this.

Keaton was terrific. This has probably one of the best all-around casts I’ve ever seen in a TV show.

highly recommended. Only 8 episodes.

I thought this might be a bit boring with courtroom stuff but the way they jump around makes it all work well.

Mike86 11-18-21 05:15 PM

Re: Dopesick (Hulu) - S: Keaton, Sarsgaard, Dawson, Stuhlbarg, Poulter, Dever - premieres 10/13/21
 
My girlfriend and I watched the first episode on Sunday. Seems really good. Think we’re going to watch another later tonight. Keaton is in top form. I kind of thought it may be boring, but the first episode was pretty interesting.

Throwing Copper 11-18-21 07:21 PM

Re: Dopesick (Hulu) - S: Keaton, Sarsgaard, Dawson, Stuhlbarg, Poulter, Dever - premieres 10/13/21
 

Originally Posted by Mike86 (Post 14014074)
My girlfriend and I watched the first episode on Sunday. Seems really good. Think we’re going to watch another later tonight. Keaton is in top form. I kind of thought it may be boring, but the first episode was pretty interesting.

It really takes off late in/after episode 3.

dex14 12-08-21 02:58 PM

Re: Dopesick (Hulu) - S: Keaton, Sarsgaard, Dawson, Stuhlbarg, Poulter, Dever - premieres 10/13/21
 
I've watched the first 5 episodes. This is really great. Highly recommended.

If you liked this, I would say to check out the docuseries The Pharmacist on Netflix.

Boondock Saint 01-24-22 10:31 PM

Re: Dopesick (Hulu) - S: Keaton, Sarsgaard, Dawson, Stuhlbarg, Poulter, Dever - premieres 10/13/21
 
Just finished this. Really good. But pretty bleak/depressing for most of it. But that's the reality.

Acting was great.

Surprised this isn't being talked about more even though it got some award recognition.

Coral 01-24-22 11:04 PM

Re: Dopesick (Hulu) - S: Keaton, Sarsgaard, Dawson, Stuhlbarg, Poulter, Dever - premieres 10/13/21
 
I watched this a few weeks ago. It was pretty good.

Throwing Copper 01-25-22 12:29 AM

Re: Dopesick (Hulu) - S: Keaton, Sarsgaard, Dawson, Stuhlbarg, Poulter, Dever - premieres 10/13/21
 

Originally Posted by Boondock Saint (Post 14046859)
Just finished this. Really good. But pretty bleak/depressing for most of it. But that's the reality.

Acting was great.

Surprised this isn't being talked about more even though it got some award recognition.


I don’t think that many people have hulu. They really don’t have much good stuff on there.


This was top notch though

Red Dog 01-25-22 04:21 PM

Re: Dopesick (Hulu) - S: Keaton, Sarsgaard, Dawson, Stuhlbarg, Poulter, Dever - premieres 10/13/21
 

Originally Posted by Boondock Saint (Post 14046859)
Just finished this. Really good. But pretty bleak/depressing for most of it. But that's the reality.

Acting was great.

Surprised this isn't being talked about more even though it got some award recognition.

Second this. I watched the whole thing in December over a few days after all of the episodes dropped. It was excellent.

alfredog1976 01-28-22 01:28 AM

Re: Dopesick (Hulu) - S: Keaton, Sarsgaard, Dawson, Stuhlbarg, Poulter, Dever - premieres 10/13/21
 
Just finished this. Michael Keaton’s best work and an excellent series overall.

bluetoast 01-28-22 09:50 AM

Re: Dopesick (Hulu) - S: Keaton, Sarsgaard, Dawson, Stuhlbarg, Poulter, Dever - premieres 10/13/21
 
Thanks for the discussion in the thread. Started watching because of the positive comments and am enjoying it.

uteotw 01-28-22 10:28 AM

Re: Dopesick (Hulu) - S: Keaton, Sarsgaard, Dawson, Stuhlbarg, Poulter, Dever - premieres 10/13/21
 
For those who are interested, there is a footnote to the show's end to this story:
Spoiler:
It concludes by saying the Sacklers had no liability, never had to give up a boat, etc., which is what the originally approved bankruptcy plan provided (the release of the Sacklers individually). However, those broad releases were rejected by the district court on appeal, and that ruling has now been appealed to the circuit court.

OldBoy 05-05-22 09:35 AM

Re: Dopesick (Hulu) - S: Keaton, Sarsgaard, Dawson, Stuhlbarg, Poulter, Dever - premieres 10/13/21
 
i just started bingeing this (up to ep. 6) and it is truly incredible. i stayed up past 1am last night to keep watching i was so hooked. Keaton is amazing and so glad he won the Golden Globe. not sure why this wasn't more of an Emmy fav, but oh well. incredible, real life story portrayed in such a way you'd hardly think anyone was acting. i haven't been this into a limited series since The Queen's Gambit. so highly recommended.

dex14 05-05-22 09:44 AM

Re: Dopesick (Hulu) - S: Keaton, Sarsgaard, Dawson, Stuhlbarg, Poulter, Dever - premieres 10/13/21
 

Originally Posted by OldBoy (Post 14099390)
not sure why this wasn't more of an Emmy fav, but oh well.

Because this premiered in October 2021. The Emmys ceremony was in September 2021. It is eligible for nomination this year.

OldBoy 05-05-22 09:46 AM

Re: Dopesick (Hulu) - S: Keaton, Sarsgaard, Dawson, Stuhlbarg, Poulter, Dever - premieres 10/13/21
 
^ awesome. i hope they remember it because there are some terrific performances, addictive story (pun intended) and hope Keaton gets one.

OldBoy 05-05-22 05:38 PM

Re: Dopesick (Hulu) - S: Keaton, Sarsgaard, Dawson, Stuhlbarg, Poulter, Dever - premieres 10/13/21
 
Quite possibly the best limited series I have ever seen.

dex14 05-05-22 05:46 PM

Re: Dopesick (Hulu) - S: Keaton, Sarsgaard, Dawson, Stuhlbarg, Poulter, Dever - premieres 10/13/21
 
I mentioned it previously, but a good supplement to this is the Netflix docuseries, The Pharmacist.


TomOpus 05-06-22 04:27 AM

Re: Dopesick (Hulu) - S: Keaton, Sarsgaard, Dawson, Stuhlbarg, Poulter, Dever - premieres 10/13/21
 

Originally Posted by Throwing Copper (Post 14046896)
I don’t think that many people have hulu. They really don’t have much good stuff on there.

They have not only this but The Dropout, The Girl from Plainville, Handmaids Tale, The Great, Only Murders in the Building, Pam and Tommy, Under the Banner of Heaven. These are just the ones I've watched. Pound for pound, it's a great value. Quality at a good price, especially with the ads version. And I think the series I mentioned are all UHD.

So I watched five episodes last night. I was getting angry at Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family. Good thing I was able to calm down and fall asleep this morning.


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