The Crime of the Century
The Crime of the Century Episode Ratings Heatmap
| Avg | E1 | E2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S1 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.2 |
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"Follows the money behind a national tragedy"
A two-part documentary from director Alex Gibney tracing how the opioid epidemic became a public health catastrophe, following the money and decisions made by pharmaceutical companies, distributors, and regulators. It builds its case methodically, using interviews, internal documents, and archival footage rather than dramatic reenactments. The tone is somber and angry in a controlled way, more investigative journalism than sensational true crime. It moves briskly for its length but demands attention to names, companies, and timelines. What carries it is the sheer weight of evidence and the human toll kept visible throughout.
the meticulous, infuriating paper trail connecting corporate decisions to a nationwide epidemic.
you want dramatized true crime rather than dense, fact-heavy investigative journalism.
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All Seasons
| Ep | Title | Rating | Yours | Votes | Runtime | |
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| ▶ | 1 | Part One | 8.3 | 372 | 113 min | |
| ▶ | 2 | Part Two | 8.2 | 336 | 118 min |