Agatha Christie: Poirot - Season 1 (1989) (season)
Directed by:
Edward BennettScreenplay:
Clive ExtonCinematography:
Ivan StrasburgComposer:
Christopher GunningCast:
David Suchet, Hugh Fraser, Philip Jackson, Pauline Moran, Brigit Forsyth, Dermot Crowley, Freda Dowie, Anthony Carrick, Danny Webb, Richard Bebb, Brian Poyser (more)VOD (2)
Plots(1)
Mrs Todd from Clapham comes to ask Hercule Poirot if he will help her find her cook Eliza who has disappeared. Poirot is at first insulted by such a trivial request for his talents, but then decides the case could be intriguing. As usual, his instincts are correct and soon uncovers an elaborate plot to hide an ever darker crime. (iTunes)
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When I had already seen the last episode, it was about time for me to also watch the first one. This series set a high level right from the beginning, which only shows how good direction was chosen, but also that the source material is simply so good that it can be extremely well developed. The television adaptation doesn't bother at all, nor does the time in which the plot takes place, because it all works together. Moreover, Poirot is truly a unique character.
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The first case of the grey brain cells starring David Suchet offers a somewhat more sober performance with the main character, a Belgian with a characteristic moustache, whom many people take for a Frenchman and who can playfully crack even the most difficult case, but has a real problem with hammering an ordinary nail. Even though the crime in this story takes place almost out of sight, it still doesn't lack a certain amount of suspense and a good plot. In short, the beginning of a modern-day Poirot, which is followed by better pieces, but still a delight.
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