Ep 52. Indian Summers: Part 7
- November 8, 2015
As the British Raj nears its end, the drama in Simla intensifies. In Indian Summers: Part 7, the penultimate episode of the series, tensions are high as the characters grapple with the impending changes and the time to leave Simla draws closer.
Ralph Whelan (Henry Lloyd-Hughes), the Private Secretary to the Viceroy, finds himself in a precarious position as Adams (Ash Nair), his manservant, uncovers some disturbing information about Ralph's past. Meanwhile, Sooni (Aysha Kala) faces a difficult decision as she contemplates her future in a free India while battling with her feelings for Alice (Jemima West).
Simla's British club, The Royal Simla Club, becomes a hub of activity as it hosts a farewell party for the departing British residents. Cynthia (Julie Walters), the owner of the club, is determined to make sure the festivities go off without a hitch, but her plans are threatened by the arrival of the vengeful Sirene (Rachel Griffiths), who has returned to confront her about her involvement in the case of the missing schoolgirl.
Aafrin (Nikesh Patel) finds himself drawn into the political turmoil of the era as he visits a radical Indian nationalist, while Ralph's brother, Alice's husband, and a love interest of Madeleine, Charlie (Blake Ritson), struggles to come to terms with his rekindled feelings for Madeleine (Olivia Grant).
As the hour of departure approaches, the characters of Indian Summers: Part 7 are forced to confront their own demons and make difficult choices about their futures in a changing world. Will they stay in India or leave for a new life somewhere else? What will happen to Simla, the city that has been their home throughout the series, as India gains its independence?
Indian Summers: Part 7 is a thrilling and emotional episode that perfectly sets up the series finale. It's a must-watch for fans of the show who have been following the lives of Simla's residents over the past several episodes. The tension and drama only grow as the end draws near, leaving viewers wondering what the final episode will bring.
