The Godfather of Fentanyl

Account of the clandestine chemist behind America's first widespread fentanyl overdose crisis, featuring exclusive interviews with George Erik Marquardt.

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Seasons

4 Episodes • Premiered 2024

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1. I'll Be Your Sociopath

Marquardt enters the world of illicit drug making at an early age. His skills earn him a notorious reputation and get him sent to federal prison - where he meets his partners for the fentanyl operation.

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2. A Deadly Dose

Marquardt teams up with an associate of the Boston Mob to launch a massive street fentanyl operation. As the death toll skyrockets, the DEA launches a national investigation

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3. Where's It Coming From?

As law enforcement attempts to track down the origin of the deadly street fentanyl, they encounter a series of dead-ends. Only the chance arrest of a suspect in an unrelated case suddenly gives them the break they are looking for.

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4. Prepare for Your Own Funeral

DEA introduces an undercover agent to infiltrate the fentanyl operation. But as they close in, they find themselves in a race against the clock to locate Marquardt - and the lab - before he disappears.

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