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The Chinese Detective

7.219812 seasonsTV SeriesDrama

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.

ProducerTerence Williams

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
Trials
Sep 10, 1982
E2
Oblomov
Sep 17, 1982
E3
Wheels Within Wheels
Sep 24, 1982
E4
Tapdancer
Oct 1, 1982
E5
Bounty Hunter
Oct 8, 1982
E6
Chorale
Oct 15, 1982
E7
Pasts
Oct 22, 1982
E8
Secret State
Nov 5, 1982

Cast

DYDavid Yip
David Yip
Detective Sergeant John Ho
DMDerek Martin
Derek Martin
D.C.I. Berwick

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How many seasons are in The Chinese Detective?

The Chinese Detective has 2 seasons in total (14 episodes). The series concluded in 1982.

Are all episodes of The Chinese Detective out yet?

Yes — all 14 episodes across 2 seasons of The Chinese Detective are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 3 of The Chinese Detective?

No — The Chinese Detective ended after 2 seasons, so there is no Season 3.