Painkiller: The Tylenol Murders (2023): cast, story & where to watch
2023 · Series · ★ 2.7
Released in 2023, Painkiller: The Tylenol Murders is a documentary and crime series.
What it’s about. In 1982 seven people, mostly in and around Chicago, died suddenly and without explanation. The victims included three people from one family and a child from another. Eventually, a nurse quickly saw a common thread between the deaths; the victims all took the common pain reliever Tylenol, but their capsules were laced with cyanide. The deaths were soon dubbed the "Tylenol Murders" and started a frenzy to find the person responsible as fear spread across the country and store owners pulled Tylenol from their shelves.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.7/10, Painkiller: The Tylenol Murders has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount Plus Apple TV channel and Paramount+ Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Painkiller: The Tylenol Murders page.
If you liked it. Fans of Painkiller: The Tylenol Murders tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Painkiller: The Tylenol Murders (2023)?
- In US, Painkiller: The Tylenol Murders is available to stream on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount Plus Apple TV channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Painkiller: The Tylenol Murders worth watching?
- Painkiller: The Tylenol Murders holds an audience score of 2.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Painkiller: The Tylenol Murders released?
- Painkiller: The Tylenol Murders was released in 2023.