The Far Pavilions (1984)

Drama · History · Romance

Adapted from M.M. Kaye's best-selling novel, this dramatic HBO miniseries follows two star-crossed lovers -- the young British officer Ash (Ben Cross) and the betrothed princess Anjuli (Amy Irving) -- as they face daunting odds in their quest to be together. Set in India during the time of the British Raj, this haunting (and BAFTA-nominated) love story features spectacular scenery and an epic saga of battle, treachery and intrigue.

IMDb rating: 7.0 (1,000 votes)
Episode average: 6.8 -0.2 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Streaming (US): Amazon Prime Video
Language: EN
Type: Mini-series

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Seasons

Season 1 (1984)

6.83 avg 3 episodes 6.8 → 6.9 51 min avg

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Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Part One: Return to India	6.8	36
2	Part Two: The Journey to Bhithor	6.8	33
3	Part Three: Wally and Anjuli	6.9	34