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Release Year1981
Runtime2 Seasons
LanguageEnglish
Certification12
GenresDrama
Votes5
DirectorIan Kennedy Martin
WritersIan Kennedy Martin
TypeWeb Series
Rating7.2 out of 10
Cast2 credited
Also Known AsThe Chinese Detective
About The Chinese Detective
Chinese British Detective Sergeant John Ho solves cases in the East End of London. Ho fits the pattern of the maverick detective, prepared to use unorthodox methods to solve his cases, which emerged in series like Z Cars and The Sweeney.
Directed by Ian Kennedy Martin, The Chinese Detective leans on a strong ensemble — David Yip, Derek Martin — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1981.
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