TV series
Traffik
1989, English, on Channel 4. Created by Simon Moore.
Traffik is a 1989 British television serial about the illegal drugs trade. Its three stories are interwoven, with arcs told from the perspectives of Afghan and Pakistani growers and manufacturers, German dealers, and British users. It was nominated for six BAFTA Awards, winning three. It also won an International Emmy Award for best drama. The 2000 crime drama film Traffic, directed by Steven Soderbergh, was based on this television serial. In turn, the 2004 American television miniseries Traffic was based on both versions.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 6
- Episode length
- 53 min
- Status
- Ended in 1989
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Latest episode
S1 E6: The Courier
Aired 24 July 1989
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Simon MooreCreator
- Bill PatersonJack Lithgow · 6 ep
- Lindsay DuncanHelen Rosshalde · 6 ep
- Jamal ShahFazal · 6 ep
- Vincenzo BenestanteDomenquez · 6 ep
- Talat HussainTariq Butt · 6 ep
- Fritz Müller-ScherzDetective Ulli · 6 ep
- George KukuraKarl Rosshalde · 5 ep
- Ismat Shah JahanSabira · 5 ep
- Raahi RazaKhushal · 5 ep
- Roohi RazaNaseem · 5 ep
- Julia OrmondCaroline Lithgow · 4 ep
- Linda BassettRachel Lithgow · 4 ep
Details
- First aired
- 22 June 1989
- Last aired
- 24 July 1989
- Network
- Channel 4
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
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Traffik: quick answers
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How many seasons of Traffik are there?
Traffik has 1 season and 6 episodes, about 53 minutes each.
Is Traffik finished?
Yes. Traffik ended in 1989, so you can watch the whole story.
Is Traffik suitable for kids?
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What shows are like Traffik?
If you liked Traffik, try Queen of the South, Miami Vice, Mayor of Kingstown.
Who created Traffik?
Traffik was created by Simon Moore and stars Bill Paterson, Lindsay Duncan, Jamal Shah.