Follow along the exciting and excruciating journey of a criminal on the run. Based on the best-selling novel of the same name by Gregory David Roberts, Shantaram, now an Apple TV+ series, is a story of a convicted bank robber and a heroin addict, Lin Ford. When Ford escapes prison in Australia and finds himself in the slums of 1980s Bombay, he must work out a survival plan in a foreign and strange country. His adventures lead him into a web of underworld crime and deceit.
Where to Watch Shantaram
Good news! There are a few ways you and your family can not only enjoy Shantaram but everything Apple TV+ has to offer. Apple TV+ offers a free 7-day trial as well as a one-month free trial as part of a bundled package if you purchase Apple One. Already have an Apple device? That includes a free three-month subscription to Apple TV+ if redeemed within 90 days.
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How Many Episodes Are in Shantaram?
There are 12 episodes in Shantaram. Each episode averages between 52-60 mins. You can check the complete list of Shantaram episodes and their release date below.
- “The Three Nos“: October 14, 2022
- “Down and Out“: October 14, 2022
- “Strange Bedfellows“: October 14, 2022
- “Bad Medicine“: October 21, 2022
- “The Sin in the Crime“: October 28, 2022
- “Dead Man Walking“: November 4, 2022
- “Apo Vai Pranah“: November 11, 2022
- “Like in the Time of Cholera“: November 18, 2022
- “Should I Stay or Should I Go“: November 25, 2022
- “Dig Two Graves“: December 2, 2022
- “Banquet of Consequences“: December 9, 2022
- “All the Way From There Just to Get to Here“: December 16. 2022
What Are the Critics Saying about Shantaram?
Shantaram has had a lukewarm response from the critics with a 55% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The audience, however, seems to have liked what they have seen so far. Viewers have given it an approval rating of 86%.
Vicky Jessop from London Evening Standard remarks, “As gorgeous and frenetic as it is, this is a show that needs some fine-tuning. However, it still manages to make its premise feel fresh and interesting: stick with it, and you may just be rewarded.”
Dan Einav from Financial Times says, “This tale of a fallen man’s attempt to find both himself and redemption in various “exotic” lands has little self-awareness and few redeeming qualities.”
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Is Shantaram Suitable for Kids?
Shantaram has a TV-MA rating which means it should be viewed by mature audiences only and may not be suitable for viewers under 17.
