Agatha Christie: Poirot - Season 3 (1990) (season)
Directed by:
Andrew GrieveCinematography:
Chris O'DellVOD (2)
Plots(1)
In a London restaurant a drunken young prince staggers after his female companion who has stolen his priceless ruby. Poirot is briefed by the Foreign Office about the theft of the gem belonging to the petulant heir to the King of Egypt. Persuaded to take on the case in the national interest, Poirot is told he must spend Christmas at the home of one of the only people who knows about the precious stone - Egyptologist Colonel Lacey. (iTunes)
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This comedic plot is truly well-done in this case, especially the meetings between Poirot and the prince are excellent, as these are two perfectly different characters. The plot with the ruby is also not bad at all, and the various Christmas props are quite innovatively utilized. Additionally, throughout the whole time, you don't know what is happening, who is dead, and who isn't. In this aspect, the episode is successful.
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