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Status: Ended

Network: Channel 4

Type: Scripted

Rating: 7.5/10

Traffik

TV SERIES 1989 1 SEASON

Overview

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.

This production, originally released in 1989, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Drama, Crime genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 7.5 across its 1 season.

  • Storyline Highlights:
  • • Explores themes within Drama and Crime.
  • • Produced in United Kingdom.
  • • Original Language: English.

Directed By

Alastair Reid

Written By

Simon Moore

Starring Cast

Seasons

Traffik - Season 1 Episode Guide

Season 1

6 Episodes • Aired 1989-06-22

No season overview provided for this season.

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