Traffik

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  • Unrated
  • 1990
  • 1 Season
  • 8.4  (1,577)

"Traffik," a potent drama series produced by the Digital Rights Group in 1989, forms an influential narrative fascinating for its hard-hitting subject matter and its uncanny portrayal of the illicit international drug trade. The series delivers a critical standpoint on how the drug culture affects or is linked with social, economic, and political realms across various countries and communities.

The storyline of "Traffik" takes viewers on a journey through the labyrinthine paths of the global narcotics industry. It unveils the complex network of suppliers, traffickers, users, and law enforcement agencies entwined in the unsparing world of illegal drug trade.

Set across continents, the narrative weaves together three distinct, yet interconnected storylines, examining the impact of drug trafficking in Pakistan, Germany, and England. The show distinctly focuses on the contrast between the worlds of impoverished poppy farmers in Pakistan and the affluent lives of drug dealers and consumer demographics in Western countries.

The eponymous trafficker piece primarily revolves around the life of a British government minister charged with combating drug use, a German drug smuggler, and a Pakistani opium cultivator. It anti-glamorizes the drug trade, depicting it as a desperate, life-risking endeavor driven by necessity rather than choice for many involved.

The strapping storyline navigates the contrast of wealth generated by the drug trade and the existing social struggle in these countries. It examines global prohibition laws, underlining their limitations, and revealing the struggle of international law enforcement in profiling and capturing drug traffickers.

Imbued with realism and an engaging narrative style, each episode unravels the complexities of not just the drug trade but also the crippling effects it has on societies and individuals. The series doesn't shy away from showing the brutal aftermath of a society chained to the drug culture, be it through addictions, crime rates, or the growing disparity between different social classes.

The character progression of three main protagonists

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Seasons
The Courier
6. The Courier
February 8, 1990
Fazal is in prison, Ulli believes he has uncovered Helen's smuggling route and Jack returns from Pakistan to find that Caroline has disappeared.
The Politician
5. The Politician
February 1, 1990
Jack returns to Pakistan, however, with completely different views to those held on his last visit.
The Chemist
4. The Chemist
January 25, 1990
Fazal (JAMAL SHAH) supervises the conversion of the opium crop into heroin. In Germany, Karl's trial begins and Helen (LINDSAY DUNCAN) finds herself planning the unthinkable.
The Criminal
3. The Criminal
January 18, 1990
Fazal's (JAMAL SHAH) family are not convinced that life in Karachi is better than life on the North West Frontier, but Fazal is determined to impress Tariq Butt (TALAT HUSSAIN).
The Addict
2. The Addict
January 11, 1990
Jack's report to the Commons on the heroin problem becomes a personal concern.
The Farmer
1. The Farmer
January 4, 1990
On the North West Frontier of Pakistan, MP Jack Lithgow finds himself in conflict with opium farmers.
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  • Premiere Date
    January 4, 1990
  • IMDB Rating
    8.4  (1,577)
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