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The Indian Detective

  • TV Mini Series
  • 2017
  • 43m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
3.6K
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Russell Peters in The Indian Detective (2017)
The Indian Detective
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A Toronto police officer investigates a murder while visiting his father in India.A Toronto police officer investigates a murder while visiting his father in India.A Toronto police officer investigates a murder while visiting his father in India.

  • Creators
    • Smita Bhide
    • Frank Spotnitz
  • Stars
    • Russell Peters
    • Anupam Kher
    • Christina Cole
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.5/10
    3.6K
    YOUR RATING
    • Creators
      • Smita Bhide
      • Frank Spotnitz
    • Stars
      • Russell Peters
      • Anupam Kher
      • Christina Cole
    • 135User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination total

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    Russell Peters
    Russell Peters
    • Doug D'Mello
    • 2017
    Anupam Kher
    Anupam Kher
    • Stanley D'Mello
    • 2017
    Christina Cole
    Christina Cole
    • Robyn Gerner
    • 2017
    Mishqah Parthiephal
    Mishqah Parthiephal
    • Priya Sehgal
    • 2017
    Hamza Haq
    Hamza Haq
    • Gopal Chandekar…
    • 2017
    Meren Reddy
    Meren Reddy
    • Inspector Abhishek Devo
    • 2017
    William Shatner
    William Shatner
    • David Marlowe
    • 2017
    Scott Anthony Cavalheiro
    Scott Anthony Cavalheiro
    • Rocco Farinelli
    • 2017
    Daniel DeSanto
    Daniel DeSanto
    • Todd Johnson
    • 2017
    Angelo Tsarouchas
    Angelo Tsarouchas
    • Jerry Wax
    • 2017
    Farouk Valley-Omar
    Farouk Valley-Omar
    • Dattu
    • 2017
    Stephen Jennings
    Stephen Jennings
    • Lt Ross McKinnon
    • 2017
    Nathan Dales
    Nathan Dales
    • Agent Shamansky
    • 2017
    Gia Sandhu
    Gia Sandhu
    • Shari Kadu
    • 2017
    Pranesh Maharaj
    Pranesh Maharaj
    • Vimal
    • 2017
    Khalil Kathrada
    Khalil Kathrada
    • Kishan Parulkar
    • 2017
    Rafiq Jajbhay
    • Rubi Singh
    • 2017
    Neil Govender
    • Taxi Driver Sanchild
    • 2017
    • Creators
      • Smita Bhide
      • Frank Spotnitz
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    7newatt-2

    A certain louche charm

    I am not a Russell Peters fan and never will be - but for some reason I enjoy the Seinfeld-style wooden acting, the evocative music and scenery, the too-gorgeous-for-Russell-Peters actress and the mostly patchy dialogue that doesn't quite settle on a genre. I'm right up to date watching it, which argues to me that I must be having a good time doing so, although I cannot say precisely why.
    8backnblack-06123

    its a blast

    Really enjoyed this Peters is funny and has some pretty good acting chops, Shatner is fantastic for a normal stiff he show top acting as a heavy.

    The indian girl is just to beautiful to not like and she's a decent actress, this was left a little open for a 2nd season but not that the 1st was compromised.
    8smbclement

    Great Canadian Show

    WOW the reviews on here are harsh to say the least....I guess a lot of these people don't watch enough bad TV to know the difference been something decent and inventive to real garbage. I am not a huge Russell Peters fan but I did like him as a cop in this series, it's got drama. comedy, action and an interesting story line concept - and I love that it takes place in Canada and India. Very cool!!! Can't wait for the continuation of what happens next...stay tuned I guess!
    8firesquisher

    Witty and sarcastically funny

    Yet again a great show that didn't get picked up! The show is charming, witty, sarcastically funny and entertaining as hell! I hope somebody with some influence watches it feels the same way and decides to make a new season!
    6miaalike

    Back to the roots comedic detective show

    Not sure about the cultural implications, if any. But for an outsider the series was interesting and cosy detective series - like. Seen it a while ago, so details may be less clear. An indian detective, as the title says, goes back to his father and gets in the middle of some events that need investigating, with leads that take him to a powerful businessman, if I remember correctly. The main character has to adjust to being targeted by corrupt villains, and to the street ways, which are different from what he knows about doing his job. He is naive here and there, due to the rough environment. The father is intriguing and funny, the love interest left me waiting for the second season, yet to come to this date. The lead actor comes from standup and has an attractive, particular style. A series to try if you like lighter, atmospheric detective shows. And comedy.

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    • Trivia
      Russell Peters is the son of two immigrant parents. He wanted to be a break dancer when he was 16. His father worked in a chicken plant and mother worked at Kmart. His parents are from India but grew up in Canada. He has one brother.
    • Goofs
      Hamza Haq Hamza Haq plays both twins, Gopal and Amal Chandekar. While filming, the actor had a black mark on his thumbnail that is visible on both characters.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Pop Life: The Big Break (2017)

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    • Release date
      • December 19, 2017 (Germany)
    • Countries of origin
      • Canada
      • Germany
      • South Africa
    • Official sites
      • Big Light Productions (United Kingdom)
      • Official Facebook
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Индийский детектив
    • Filming locations
      • Cape Town, South Africa(Various Locations)
    • Production companies
      • Big Light Productions
      • Blue Ice Pictures
      • Out of Africa Entertainment
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      43 minutes
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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