Comedy
United States of America
The Pharmacist is a 2020 true crime documentary series that centers around the story of Dan Schneider, a small-town pharmacist in Louisiana who lost his son to drug violence. Motivated by the tragedy, Schneider embarks on a mission to understand why drug-related deaths have skyrocketed in his community and ultimately becomes a leading advocate for opioid addiction awareness and treatment.
The series weaves together home videos, interviews with Schneider and his family, and police footage to tell a gripping story of one man's fight against a system that's failed his community. In addition to profiling Schneider's personal story, The Pharmacist is also a critical examination of the pharmaceutical industry's role in fueling the opioid epidemic in America.
Throughout the series, Schneider is portrayed as a sympathetic figure and reluctant activist who's forced to navigate his own complicated family dynamic while tackling a broader issue that's deeply personal to him. Viewers of The Pharmacist have praised the series for its suspenseful storytelling, emotional depth, and unflinching look at the ways addiction can tear families and communities apart.
