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Traffik

7.619891 season18TV SeriesDramaCrime

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…

DirectorAlastair Reid
WriterSimon Moore
ProducerBrian Eastman

Where to watch

Channel 4Channel 4
Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
The Farmer
Jun 22, 1989
E2
The Addict
Jun 26, 1989
E3
The Criminal
Jul 3, 1989
E4
The Chemist
Jul 10, 1989
E5
The Politician
Jul 17, 1989
E6
The Courier
Jul 24, 1989

Cast · Directed by Alastair Reid

BPBill Paterson
Bill Paterson
John Lithgow
LDLindsay Duncan
Lindsay Duncan
Helen Rosshalde
JSJamal Shah
Jamal Shah
Fazal
VBVincenzo Benestante
Vincenzo Benestante
Domenquez
THTalat Hussain
Talat Hussain
Tariq Butt
JKJuraj Kukura
Juraj Kukura
Karl Rosshalde
JOJulia Ormond
Julia Ormond
Caroline Lithgow

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Traffik — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Traffik?

Traffik is streaming on Channel 4 in United Kingdom. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Traffik on Netflix?

No, Traffik is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on Channel 4.

Is Traffik on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Traffik isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now. It's on Channel 4 instead.

Where can I watch Traffik for free?

Traffik is available to stream free (with ads) on Channel 4 in United Kingdom.

How many seasons are in Traffik?

Traffik has 1 season in total (6 episodes). The series concluded in 1989.

Are all episodes of Traffik out yet?

Yes — all 6 episodes across 1 season of Traffik are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Traffik?

No — Traffik ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.