Indian Summers: Season 1

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PBS | Channel 4 | Season Premiere Date: February 15, 2015

Summary: Set in 1932, Ralph Whelan (Henry Lloyd-Hughes), private secretary to the viceroy of India moves to Simla for the summer where his sister (Jemima West) draws the attention of Aafrin (Nikesh Patel), a Junior Clerk in the Viceroy’s office and WWI veteran Darius (Roshan Seth). Also in Northern India town for the season are socialite CynthiaSet in 1932, Ralph Whelan (Henry Lloyd-Hughes), private secretary to the viceroy of India moves to Simla for the summer where his sister (Jemima West) draws the attention of Aafrin (Nikesh Patel), a Junior Clerk in the Viceroy’s office and WWI veteran Darius (Roshan Seth). Also in Northern India town for the season are socialite Cynthia Coffin (Julie Walters), who runs the Royal Club; Douglas (Craig Parkinson), a teacher at the missionary school; his wife Sarah (Fiona Glascott); and Scottish tea plantation heir, Ian McLeod (Alexander Cobb).… Expand

Genre(s): Drama

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E6. Episode #1.7
Air Date: March 22, 2015
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S1:E5. Episode #1.6
Air Date: March 15, 2015
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S1:E4. Episode 5
Air Date: March 8, 2015

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David Wiegand

Sep 15, 2015

Rutman’s writing, his exquisite sense of character, the subtle shadings behind even the most sexual or violent events combine for much of the way to make Indian Summers so exceptional. Read full review

TV Guide Magazine Matt Roush

Sep 17, 2015

Indian Summers comes close to achieving that Nirvana [1984's The Jewel in the Crown]. [21-27 Sept 2015, p.16]

Joanne Ostrow

Sep 18, 2015

For those of us who thrilled to “The Jewel in the Crown,” the latest PBS “Masterpiece” saga, Indian Summers, will scratch the same itch. As the Brits enjoy high tea on the subcontinent, the colors are so vivid, the characters so rich, the period piece so faithfully depicted, you can practically smell the Punjabi spices. Read full review

Brian Lowry

Sep 24, 2015

Picturesque, wonderfully soapy and set against a rich historical backdrop of British colonialism in the 1930s, the series builds in intensity over its nine episodes, the main drawback being that it doesn’t end so much as run out of time. Read full review

Mekeisha Madden Toby

Sep 28, 2015

There is a lot to love about Masterpiece: Indian Summers on PBS. The nine-part historical drama is beautifully shot and costumed, culturally inclusive and sensual. But the best part about the soapy series is star Julie Walters. Read full review

Rob Owen

Sep 28, 2015

Created and written by Paul Rutman, Indian Summers looks fantastic. It’s not involving enough in its first two episodes but begins to coalesce more in a third installment. Read full review

Nancy DeWolf Smith

Sep 24, 2015

The upside is that the first few episodes (of nine) may well draw you in, along with some wonderful performances.... If only there were more such gems in this particular crown. Read full review

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IIJG27Rich

Nov 11, 2015

So far this series is fantastic. We have much more real world stress involvement than Downton Abbey. More real down to earth relatable characters Five season of mayhem are due up to 1947 is what I hear! God knows what will happen to everyone by then. It should be great. The look of the showSo far this series is fantastic. We have much more real world stress involvement than Downton Abbey. More real down to earth relatable characters Five season of mayhem are due up to 1947 is what I hear! God knows what will happen to everyone by then. It should be great. The look of the show is awe inspiring. You feel like you're actually there in India 1932. Nothing is missed. Every detail is beautiful.… Expand