Drama

Indian Summers

Set in a subtropical paradise during the twilight era of the British Empire, Indian Summers explores the collision of the ruling class English with their Indian subjects, and the intricate game of power, politics and passion that ensues.

Episode 1

1h 11m

The British arrive at their summer headquarters in northern India for a season of parties, romance and trouble — including attempted murder.

Episodes

  • Episode 1: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 1

    S1 E1 - 1h 11m

    The British arrive at their summer headquarters in northern India for a season of parties, romance and trouble — including attempted murder.

  • Episode 2: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 2

    S1 E2 - 52m 51s

    While Aafrin fights for his life, Ralph confronts the gunman in jail. Sarah is suspicious of Alice’s past. Adam goes missing.

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    Episode 3

    S1 E3 - 52m 34s

    Sooni gets into trouble. Witness-tampering runs riot. Ramu confronts Armitage at the annual fair. Dougie confesses to Sarah.

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    Episode 4

    S1 E4 - 52m 49s

    The viceroy gets a royal welcome. A crucial piece of evidence is missing. Aafrin sends Alice on an urgent errand. Ian gets bad news.

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    Episode 5

    S1 E5 - 52m 49s

    Ralph plays politics at his engagement bash. Eugene tells Cynthia a shocking secret. Adam and his mother make a surprise visit.

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    Episode 6

    S1 E6 - 52m 49s

    A mountaineer makes trouble. Aafrin and Alice try to check their growing attraction. Ralph’s covert appointment is thwarted by tragedy.

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    Episode 7

    S1 E7 - 52m 49s

    A murder victim is found and a suspect confesses. Ian finds a cause. Aafrin is blackmailed. Meanwhile, the British Club performs Oscar Wilde.

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    Episode 8

    S1 E8 - 52m 49s

    While Simla citizens look on, Ramu is tried for Jaya’s murder. Leena and Ian come to his defense. Sarah is humiliated.

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    Episode 9

    S1 E9 - 1h 52m

    Madeleine gets a shock. Ramu’s fate is in Ralph’s hands. Aafrin makes two fateful decisions. The club changes course. Ian becomes a local hero.

Extras + Features

  • Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Preview

    S1 - 30s

    The Raj, romance, and revolution! Julie Walters stars in an epic of India on the cusp of change, premiering Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, 9/8c only on MASTERPIECE on PBS. #IndianSummersPBS

  • Origins & Inspirations: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Origins & Inspirations

    S1 - 2m 19s

    Hear the real-life inspiration behind the romance and revolution of Indian Summers, premiering Sunday, September 27, 2015 at 9/8c on MASTERPIECE on PBS. #IndianSummersPBS

  • Poldark Fans: Get Ready For Indian Summers! : asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Poldark Fans: Get Ready For Indian Summers!

    S1 - 30s

    If you enjoyed Poldark, you'll love the sweeping saga Indian Summers, coming to MASTERPIECE Sunday, September 27, 2015 at 9/8c on MASTERPIECE on PBS. #IndianSummersPBS

  • Discover Indian Summers: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Discover Indian Summers

    S1 - 2m

    Discover the story, history, and characters of Indian Summers, the new drama coming to MASTERPIECE on PBS Sunday, September 27, 2015 at 9/8c. #IndianSummersPBS

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    Coming In September

    S1 - 1m

    See a preview of the new series Indian Summers, premiering Sunday, September 27, 2015 at 9/8c on MASTERPIECE on PBS. #IndianSummersPBS

  • Scene: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Scene

    S1 E1 - 1m 9s

    Simla Club doyenne Cynthia Coffin gives a warm welcome to her guests in this scene from the premiere of Indian Summers, airing Sunday, September 27, 2015 at 9/8c on MASTERPIECE on PBS. #IndianSummersPBS

  • Downton Abbey Cast Connection: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Downton Abbey Cast Connection

    S1 - 30s

    Indian Summers actor Henry Lloyd-Hughes on his surprising connection to Downton Abbey cast member Laura Carmichael (Lady Edith). Indian Summers airs Sundays, September 27 - November 22, 2015 at 9/8c on MASTERPIECE on PBS. #IndianSummersPBS

  • Stories from the Set: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Stories from the Set

    S1 - 2m 25s

    Actors Henry Lloyd-Hughes, Nikesh Patel, and series creator Paul Rutman tell their shocking stories from the subtropic set. Indian Summers airs Sundays, September 27 - November 22, 2015 at 9/8c on MASTERPIECE on PBS. #IndianSummersPBS

  • Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Preview

    S1 E2 - 30s

    As the new arrivals to Simla learn the lay of the land, there's trouble on the horizon. Indian Summers, Episode 2 airs Sunday, October 4, 2015 at 9/8c on MASTERPIECE on PBS. #IndianSummersPBS

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    Scene

    S1 E2 - 52s

    Eugene Mathers plots with Cynthia in this scene from Indian Summers, Episode 2, airing Sunday, October 4, 2015 at 9/8c on MASTERPIECE on PBS. #IndianSummersPBS

  • Scene: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Scene

    S1 E2 - 1m 5s

    Alice begins to see her brother in a new light, in this scene from Indian Summers, Episode 3, airing Sunday, October 11, 2015 at 9/8c on MASTERPIECE on PBS. #IndianSummersPBS

  • Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Preview

    S1 E3 - 30s

    In the third episode of Indian Summers: The annual fair brings familiar faces, and new trouble. Indian Summers, Episode 3 airs Sunday, October 11 at 9/8c on MASTERPIECE on PBS. #IndianSummersPBS

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