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The Chinese Detective

121981–19822 seasonsIan Kennedy Martin
IMDb 7.4
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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.

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What is The Chinese Detective (1981) about?

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.

Who stars in The Chinese Detective?

The Chinese Detective stars David Yip (Detective Sergeant John Ho), Derek Martin (D.C.I. Berwick). The series was created by Ian Kennedy Martin.

How many seasons does The Chinese Detective have?

The Chinese Detective has 2 seasons. There are 14 episodes in total.

Is The Chinese Detective worth watching?

The Chinese Detective holds an IMDb rating of 7.4/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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