Traffik
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.
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Where is Traffik streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Channel 4 | — |
| Canada | AcornTV Amazon Channel, Acorn TV Apple TV | — |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store |
About Traffik
Traffik is a 1989 English-language drama and crime series. The cast is led by Bill Paterson, Lindsay Duncan, Jamal Shah. It spans 1 season and 6 episodes and has concluded.
Traffik was produced by Picture Partnership, Channel 4 Television, and Carnival Films and made in United Kingdom. It was first aired on June 22, 1989, and carries a TV-14 certification.
- Director
- Alastair Reid
- Writers
- Simon Moore
- First aired
- June 22, 1989
- Last aired
- July 24, 1989
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- TV-14
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 (6 episodes)
- Network
- Channel 4
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- Picture Partnership, Channel 4 Television, Carnival Films
Traffik cast & crew
Traffik was written by Simon Moore.
The cast features Bill Paterson as John Lithgow, Lindsay Duncan as Helen Rosshalde, Jamal Shah as Fazal, Vincenzo Benestante as Domenquez, Talat Hussain as Tariq Butt, and Juraj Kukura as Karl Rosshalde.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Clive Tickner and it was produced by Brian Eastman.
Is Traffik worth watching?
With 1 season and 6 episodes, it's a quick, bingeable run.
If you enjoy drama and crime, Traffik is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Traffik
Bill Paterson
John Lithgow
Lindsay Duncan
Helen Rosshalde
Jamal Shah
Fazal
Vincenzo Benestante
Domenquez
Talat Hussain
Tariq Butt
Juraj Kukura
Karl Rosshalde
Julia Ormond
Caroline Lithgow
Traffik — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Traffik in United States?
Traffik is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is Traffik in?
Traffik is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, German, Urdu. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of Traffik are there?
Traffik has 1 season with 6 episodes in total.
▸What is Traffik rated?
Traffik is rated TV-14. It holds a 7.6/10 audience score from 21 ratings.
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