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Hamilton's Pharmacopeia

Show Info

  • Status: Ended
  • First Aired: October 26, 2016
  • Seasons: 3
  • Episodes: 20
  • Networks: Viceland, Vice TV
  • Genres: Documentary
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Hamilton's Pharmacopeia(2016)
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TMDB Rating: 9.1 (14 votes)

Overview

Join an incredible journey through the history, chemistry and societal impacts of the world’s most extraordinary drugs.

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Season 1 Poster

Season 1

6 episodes • 2016Avg: 9.0Golden Era

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1The Story of the South African QuaaludeOct 26, 20160.0
2A Positive PCP StoryNov 2, 20160.0
3Shepherdess: The Story of Salvia DivinoriumNov 9, 20160.0
4Magic Mushrooms in MexicoNov 16, 20160.0
5Fish N' TripsNov 30, 20160.0
6The Lazy Lizard School of HedonismDec 7, 20169.0
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Season 2

8 episodes • 2017Avg: 7.3

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1The Psychedelic ToadNov 28, 20179.0
2Peyote: The Divine MessengerDec 5, 20170.0
3Kratom: The Forbidden LeafDec 12, 20176.0
4Wizards of DMTDec 19, 20170.0
5Ketamine: Realms and RealitiesDec 26, 20170.0
6A Clandestine Chemist's TaleJan 2, 20187.0
7A Fungal Fairy TaleJan 9, 20180.0
8The Cactus ApprenticeJan 16, 20180.0
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Season 3

6 episodes • 2021

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1Synthetic Toad Venom MachineJan 4, 20210.0
2A Positive Methamphetamine StoryJan 11, 20210.0
3Xenon: the Perfect Anesthetic?Jan 18, 20210.0
4Synethetic Ibogaine-Natural TramadolJan 25, 20210.0
5Bufotenine: In Search of HatajFeb 1, 20210.0
6Ultra LSDFeb 8, 20210.0

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