The Pharmacist

The Pharmacist

Created by Jenner Furst, Julia Willoughby Nason

On Netflix

20201 season4 episodes217 min7.4 / 10

A grief-driven true crime documentary that traces one man's crusade against systemic corruption in the opioid crisis, balancing personal tragedy with investigative urgency.

After his son's tragic death, a Louisiana pharmacist goes to extremes to expose the rampant corruption behind the opioid addiction crisis.

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Questions people ask

  • Is The Pharmacist sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of series.

  • Is The Pharmacist easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 75% of series.

  • Is The Pharmacist scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 59% of series.

  • Is The Pharmacist violent? Not especially. Less violent than 59% of series.

  • Does The Pharmacist leave you hopeful? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

60/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity66

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise68

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love47

How much audiences actually like it

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Like The Pharmacist

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Pharmacist

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Pharmacist, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Pharmacist, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Pharmacist, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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