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

  • The Reviews Are In: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The Reviews Are In

    S1 - 20s

    The reviews are in! Hear what critics love about Indian Summers, airing Sundays, September 27 - November 22, 2015 at 9/8c on MASTERPIECE on PBS. #IndianSummersPBS

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    Ralph Whelan

    S1 - 2m 15s

    Discover the complex, ambitious, and conflicted Ralph Whelan, played by Henry Lloyd-Hughes. Indian Summers airs Sundays, September 27 - November 22, 2015 at 9/8c on MASTERPIECE on PBS. #IndianSummersPBS

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    Scene

    S1 E4 - 1m 22s

    In this scene from Episode 4, Ralph and Madeleine entertain a special guest. Indian Summers, Episode 4 airs Sunday, October 18th, 2015 at 9/8c on MASTERPIECE on PBS. #IndianSummersPBS

  • Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Preview

    S1 E4 - 30s

    A surprise visitor has Simla abuzz, while Alice's past comes back to haunt her. Episode 4 of Indian Summers airs Sunday, October 18, 2015 at 9/8c on MASTERPIECE on PBS. #IndianSummersPBS

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    The Star Wars Connection

    S1 - 1m 18s

    Series star Nikesh Patel on the surprising parallels between Simla and a galaxy far, far away. Indian Summers airs Sundays, September 27 - November 22, 2015 at 9/7c on MASTERPIECE on PBS. #IndianSummersPBS

  • Locations: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Locations

    S1 - 3m

    Learn more about the rugged, exotic, and historic locations used in filming Indian Summers, airing Sundays, September 27 - November 22, 2015 on MASTERPIECE on PBS. #IndianSummersPBS

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    Scene

    S1 E5 - 1m 15s

    Ian embraces his new role in this scene from Indian Summers, Episode 5 airing Sunday, October 25, 2015 at 9/8c on MASTERPIECE on PBS. #IndianSummersPBS

  • Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Preview

    S1 E5 - 30s

    In Episode 5, while Ralph confronts his conflicting feelings for Madeleine, both Aafrin and Ian face daunting new opportunities. Episode 5 of Indian Summers airs Sunday, October 25, 2015 at 9/8c on MASTERPIECE on PBS. #IndianSummersPBS

  • Cynthia: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Cynthia

    S1 - 2m 30s

    Series star Julie Walters on her "ferocious," "dark," and "charismatic" character, Simla Club doyenne Cynthia Coffin. Indian Summers airs Sundays, September 27 - November 22, at 9/8c on MASTERPIECE on PBS. #IndianSummersPBS

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    Preview

    S1 E6 - 30s

    The summer heats up when forbidden love strikes both sides of Simla. Indian Summers, Episode 6 airs Sunday, November 1, 2015 at 9/8c on MASTERPIECE on PBS. #IndianSummersPBS

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    Scene

    S1 E6 - 1m 28s

    Alice and Aafrin share a tense moment in this scene from Episode 6 of Indian Summers, airing Sunday, November 1, 2015 at 9/8c on MASTERPIECE on PBS. #IndianSummersPBS

  • Cast Downtime: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Cast Downtime

    S1 - 1m 20s

    From their favorite games to family dinners, hear how the cast spent their downtime while filming in beautiful Malaysia. Indian Summers airs Sundays, September 27 - November 22, 2015 at 9/8c on MASTERPIECE on PBS. #IndianSummersPBS

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