[6] Shooting locations included Penang Hill and historic buildings in and around George Town, which share a similar British colonial architectural lineage.

On 1 March 2015, Channel 4 confirmed that Indian Summers would return for a second and final series in 2016, starring new cast members including Art Malik and Academy Award nominated Rachel Griffiths.

Paul Rutman, creator and writer of the series, said: "Our story moves forward three years, to a Viceroy’s last summer, a political gamble to stifle Independence and a great reckoning for Ralph, Alice and Aafrin.

"[8] The first series of Indian Summers received largely positive reviews, gaining a score of 88% on Rotten Tomatoes.

"[11][12] The Independent wrote "Indian Summers is a fully immersive experience that plunges its audience headlong into 1930s Simla in British-ruled India.