# Where to watch The Chinese Detective (1981) in the UK

> The Chinese Detective (1981) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 6 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** TV series  
**Year:** 1981  
**Runtime:** 60 minutes per episode  
**TMDB rating:** 7.2/10  
**Genres:** Drama  
**Seasons:** 2  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 6 May 2026 (2026-05-06T03:25:55.348Z)  

## Synopsis

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.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

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## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch The Chinese Detective in the UK?**

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**Are all seasons of The Chinese Detective on the same service?**

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**Is The Chinese Detective on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

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**How accurate is this TV series's availability data?**

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## Sources

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- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/3084/the-chinese-detective-1981
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- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/3084/the-chinese-detective-1981.json

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