Stephen King Praises Netflix's New Show As The Author Gets Personal About 1999 Accident

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Stephen King Praises Netflix's New Show As The Author Gets Personal About 1999 Accident
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Stephen King is really getting personal.

Summary SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Renowned author Stephen King is opening up about his 1999 accident in order to praise Netflix's Painkiller. The six-episode Netflix show focuses on Purdue Pharma, the company that manufactured OxyContin. Painting Purdue Pharma as the world's biggest drug dealer, Painkiller is an in-depth breakdown of the company's legacy and influence on the Opioid crisis.

King explains that his doctors offered him OxyContin to help him recover, and King nearly died because of his reliance on the drug. The tragic experience made the series extremely relatable for the legendary author.

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