Indian Summers

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Season 1
Season #: 2, 1
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
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Critic Reviews

  1. Washington Post
    Reviewed by: Hank Stuever
    Sep 16, 2015
    58
    It takes at least five episodes for Indian Summers to gain a steady momentum, which detracts from its merits, which are seen in its acting, production values and notably adult sensibilities.
  2. Wall Street Journal
    Reviewed by: Nancy DeWolf Smith
    Sep 24, 2015
    50
    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.

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#57 Best TV Season of 2015

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User Score
5.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 16 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 16
  3. Negative: 4 out of 16
  1. BStrings
    Nov 13, 2016
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. Beautifully shot, but the script is pretty weak and the directing is so-so at times. If it weren't for great acting, a few absolute bombshell actresses and beautiful scenery, this show would be completely unwatchable.

    Notable acting performances by Henry Lloyd-Hughes (Ralph Whealan), Roshan Seth (Darius Dalal), Lillete Dubey (Roshana Dalal), Alexander Cobb (Ian McLeod), Fiona Glascott (Sarah Rasworth), Julie Walters (Cynthia), Olivia Grant (Madaleine Mathers). Not that the other actors aren't great, but given a weak script the aforementioned really shined through it in my opinion.

    When it comes to interactions between Aafrin and Alice, it is just not believable that these are two heterosexual people. Absolutely very forced and unnatural feeling sexual tension. It does not work and it is not believable. Not directed, acted or written well. It's so bad that these actors unfortunately cannot cut through this weak script and direction. Since those are two of the main characters featured in this series, it kind of sours the show.

    Another thing that sours the show is the indulgence in showing the subjugation of Indian people. It actually takes away from the meat of the story and the characters themselves, which should be focused on in order to have substance and have a good story. The show would be much stronger if they got more intimate with the main characters at least. Yeah, we know what happened in history. Get on with making a good story, please!

    The best thing I found about this was the acting. The acting is compelling!    … Full Review »
  2. faheemahmed125
    May 29, 2016
    10
    this show is not aired in pakistan,but i know many many people see this on internet including my family and friends.this show has a beauty ofthis show is not aired in pakistan,but i know many many people see this on internet including my family and friends.this show has a beauty of iits own and makes everything awesome.i want this show to go on for full 5 seasons and not axed.… Full Review »
  3. IIJG27Rich
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    So far this series is fantastic. We have much more real world stress involvement than Downton Abbey. More real down to earth relatableSo 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.… Full Review »
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