The Trade

This documentary series offers a visceral look into the personal stories of those most affected by illicit industries. Season 1 covers the opioid epidemic, Season 2 follows Central American migrants on their perilous journeys to the U.S.

Genre: Documentary

1Season 1

S1.E1 ∙ Episode #1.1

Fri, Feb 2, 2018

In Guerrero, Mexico, Don Miguel braces for competition as he struggles to keep control of the local poppy fields and protect his area. Back in Columbus, Ohio, Detective Mark Edwards orchestrates a traffic stop to close in on a local heroin dealer and starts to work his way up the chain. In Atlanta, Skyler moves back home with his parents to get clean, but a relapse threatens to tear his family apart.

2Season 1

S1.E2 ∙ Episode #1.2

Fri, Feb 9, 2018

Don Miguel responds to a shooting in his territory as drug-related violence in Mexico continues to escalate. In Columbus, Detective Mark Edwards investigates the overdose death of a young mother and tries to charge the person who gave her the deadly heroin. Nearby in Dayton, Richard runs a recovery clinic while struggling to help his daughter Brittany deal with her own heroin addiction.

3Season 1

S1.E3 ∙ Episode #1.3

Fri, Feb 16, 2018

In the border town of Juarez, a trafficker explains how heroin is transported to the US as Mexican Federal police undertake an operation to bust a dealer. In Columbus, Special Agent James executes a significant drug bust and starts tracking the local heroin supply back to its cartel sources when a key suspect disappears. In Atlanta, John hits the street to feed his habit before an impending court date but feels guilty for manipulating his family.

4Season 1

S1.E4 ∙ Episode #1.4

Fri, Feb 23, 2018

Don Miguel celebrates a birthday as his rivals close in, while Mexican Federal police move to crack down on drug trafficking in Guerrero. In Columbus, Special Agent James tracks down the missing suspect that may be the key to breaking open his case. Meanwhile in Akron, Laura and Dan locate their fugitive son Andrew and convince him to turn himself in for outstanding drug charges and enter rehab.

5Season 1

S1.E5 ∙ Episode #1.5

Fri, Mar 2, 2018

In Columbus, Sergeant Nate Smith helps recovering addicts get treatment while zeroing in on a dealer who's mixing heroin with lethal Fentanyl. In Mexico, Don Miguel finds himself trapped in the drug trade, while Mario, a young activist, looks for his missing brother. Back in Atlanta, Skyler signs himself up for long-term treatment but struggles to follow through. Series finale.

1Season 2

S2.E1 ∙ Episode #2.1

Fri, Mar 6, 2020

Magda flees Honduras with her young daughter, hoping to make it to the United States. In Colorado, Victor awaits his next ICE hearing and possible deportation. Agent Ramirez leads an investigation into a smuggling cell in McAllen, Texas.

2Season 2

S2.E2 ∙ Episode #2.2

Fri, Mar 13, 2020

Magda and her brother-in-law attempt to jump on a cargo train to the U.S. border. Family in Mexico mourns the death of their son, who drowned crossing the river illegally into the U.S. Agent Ramirez attempts to take down a smuggling cell.

3Season 2

S2.E3 ∙ Episode #2.3

Fri, Mar 20, 2020

At the U.S. Border Magda and Rossni must split with their group to improve their chances of crossing. Sochil attempts to expose a sex-trafficking network. Homeland Security officers follow a separate potential sex-trafficking case to Ohio.

4Season 2

S2.E4 ∙ Episode #2.4

Fri, Mar 27, 2020

Magda and Rossni cross into the U.S., but must now figure out how to support themselves. Sochil becomes increasingly worried about her family's safety. Juana, a grandmother with six kids, faces deportation after 20 years in the U.S.