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A , crime series: , but never scary, .
Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking
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The true story of how America got hooked on a lie.
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Is Dopesick worth watching?
Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 8.6, Rotten Tomatoes 89%, and Metacritic 68).
Will I feel good after watching Dopesick?
Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.
Is Dopesick plot-driven or character-driven?
Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.
What tropes does Dopesick use?
TV Tropes lists 87 tropes for it, including Determined Doctor, Period Piece, and Those Two Guys.