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Traffik

1989Show1 season6 episodes

CrimeDrama
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.3
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.3

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Binge-friendly
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want fast pacing
  • You want to half-watch while scrolling

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Traffik episodes

1 season · 6 episodes

  1. S1 E1 The Farmer, 7.4
  2. S1 E2 The Addict, 7.5
  3. S1 E3 The Criminal, 7.5
  4. S1 E4 The Chemist, 7.6
  5. S1 E5 The Politician, 7.8
  6. S1 E6 The Courier, 8.1

Cast

24 of 24 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Alastair Reid
Written by
Simon Moore
Produced by
Brian Eastman
Music by
Tim Souster

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

June 22, 1989 · July 24, 1989 · Ended

First aired
June 22, 1989
Last aired
July 24, 1989
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 6 episodes
Content
Violence, Drug Use, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Crime
Original language
English
Also spoken
German, Urdu
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
4 countries

Tropes

Black-and-Gray Morality, Crapsack World, Drugs Are Bad +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Traffik?"

Questions about Traffik

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Traffik?

It streams in 3 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Traffik worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 8.3).

How long does it take to watch Traffik?

5 h

About 5 hours: 6 episodes in 1 season of about 53 minutes each, aired from 1989 to 1989.

Can I half-watch Traffik?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for complexity and 8 for non-linear narrative.

Will I feel good after watching Traffik?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

What tropes does Traffik use?

Black-and-Gray MoralityCrapsack WorldDrugs Are BadHyperlink StoryHyper-Competent SidekickOh, Crap!How the Mighty Have FallenBatman GambitIn Medias ResHope SpotStomach of HoldingWould Hurt a Childand 16 more

TV Tropes lists 28 tropes for it, including Black-and-Gray Morality, Crapsack World, and Drugs Are Bad.