Hamilton's Pharmacopeia
2011 · TV Series · TV-MA · 60 min · ★ 9.1
This documentary series travels around the world to explore unusual psychoactive substances through their history, chemistry, and cultural roles. Along the way, it speaks with researchers, chemists, and local communities to examine effects, risks, and why these drugs matter in society.
Also known as Hamilton’s Pharmacopeia
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15 hours to watch · 20 episodes.
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Details
- Years
- 2011
- Release date
- 2016-10-26
- Network
- Viceland, Vice TV
- Language
- English
- Rated
- TV-MA
- Runtime
- 60 min
- TMDB rating
- 9.1/10 (18 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a curious, research-driven look at drugs, their chemistry, and the cultures around them; Not for you if you prefer lighter docs or avoid drug content like Dark Side of the Ring.
Pros: informative and well-researched; balanced, evidence-based tone; fascinating global cultures | Cons: heavy drug-focused subject; some intense material; not for casual viewers
Themes
- lsd
- hallucinogen
- magic mushroom
- drug use
- peyote
- pcp
- ketamine
- ibogaine
- mdma
Cast & crew
Hamilton Morris
as Self
- AS
Alexander Shulgin
as Self (archive footage)
- AS
Ann Shulgin
as Self
Created by Hamilton Morris
Episodes3 seasons · 20 episodes
Season 16 episodes
- S1E1The Story of the South African Quaalude44mApple TV+
- S1E2A Positive PCP Story44mApple TV+
- S1E3Shepherdess: The Story of Salvia Divinorium44mApple TV+
- S1E4Magic Mushrooms in Mexico44mApple TV+
- S1E5Fish N' Trips44mApple TV+
- S1E6The Lazy Lizard School of Hedonism44mApple TV+
Season 28 episodes
- S2E1The Psychedelic Toad44mApple TV+
- S2E2Peyote: The Divine Messenger44mApple TV+
- S2E3Kratom: The Forbidden Leaf44mApple TV+
- S2E4Wizards of DMT44mApple TV+
- S2E5Ketamine: Realms and Realities44mApple TV+
- S2E6A Clandestine Chemist's Tale44mApple TV+
- S2E7A Fungal Fairy Tale44mApple TV+
- S2E8The Cactus Apprentice44mApple TV+
Season 36 episodes
- S3E1Synthetic Toad Venom Machine44mApple TV+
- S3E2A Positive Methamphetamine Story44mApple TV+
- S3E3Xenon: the Perfect Anesthetic?44mApple TV+
- S3E4Synethetic Ibogaine-Natural Tramadol44mApple TV+
- S3E5Bufotenine: In Search of Hataj44mApple TV+
- S3E6Ultra LSD44mApple TV+