Traffik 1989
What is Traffik?
Traffik is a television series first released in 1989. Catalogued under Drama, Crime.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1989
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 6
- Runtime
- 315 minutes
- First aired
- Jun 22, 1989
- Networks
- Channel 4
- Genres
- Drama, Crime
- Updated
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Traffik is a television series first released in 1989. Catalogued under Drama, Crime. Produced and broadcast by Channel 4. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 6 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“A 1989 British serial weaves three global drug‑trade stories into a gripping drama.”
- Interwoven international storylines
- Critically acclaimed with BAFTA and Emmy wins
- Insightful look at the illegal drug trade
- Complex narrative may be challenging for casual viewers
- Period production may feel dated
Watch it if you appreciate layered dramas that explore the global drug trade from multiple angles.
Rated TV‑14, the series contains mature themes and drug‑related content.
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Is the 2000 film Traffic related to this series?
Yes, the 2000 film Traffic was based on this 1989 British television serial.
How many storylines does the series follow?
It follows three interwoven stories.
Which perspectives are depicted in the series?
The series shows Afghan and Pakistani growers and manufacturers, German dealers, and British users.
Did the series receive any awards?
It was nominated for six BAFTA Awards, winning three, and also won an International Emmy Award for best drama.
What is the series' genre and rating?
It is a drama and crime series with a TV‑14 rating.
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