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Agatha Christie’s Poirot Series 1 “Problem at Sea" David Suchet as Hercule Poirot I am really starting to think Poirot cannot go anywhere without a murder happening. There are other shows where this happens too. I have to wonder if these characters start to think they are cursed after a while. Poirot and sea travel do not mix It should not come as too much surprise that military man and adventurer Captain Hastings likes being out at sea. For his friend, Hercule Poirot, the sea trip they are on together is not enjoyable at all. He especially does not care for the entertainment put on by the other travelers. It is definitely not his style. The Clapperton’s marriage is in question One of the travelers is Adeline Clapperton. She is a very high and mighty woman. Definitely someone who believes herself superior to everyone, including her own husband. Colonel John Clapperton pretty much just puts up with whatever Adeline dishes out. It probably helps that two young female travelers love ...

Agatha Christie’s Poirot Series 1 “Triangle at Rhodes” David Suchet as Hercule Poirot Hercule Poirot does have a hard time avoiding trouble, doesn’t he? Even when he is on holiday a murder happens. At least it does in “Triangle at Rhodes.” Poirot has problems with women Poirot may say Hastings has a hard time resisting a beautiful woman in need, but in my opinion, Poirot has the exact same problem. That is why he is so eager to help Pamela Lyall when she tries to escape the attentions of Major Barnes. At least at that moment she is trying to escape him. Not too long later, Pamela is seen latched onto Barnes. Clearly, somewhere along the line, Pamela had a change of heart. But Pamela is not the only woman Poirot runs into problems with. Then there is the beautiful, wealthy, and famous Valentine Chantry. Despite being in Rhodes with her husband, Tony, Valentine is spending her time with another guest, Douglas Gold. Douglas is traveling with his wife, Marjorie. All the time Douglas spends...

Agatha Christie’s Poirot Series 1 "The Third Floor Flat" David Suchet as Hercule Poirot Hercule Poirot has a cold in “The Third Floor Flat.” On top of that, he has not had a case in a while. Both instances are making him very cranky. Should anyone be surprised? You can always rely on Captain Hastings Trying to be his ever-cheerful self, Captain Hastings takes Poirot to a murder mystery play to cheer him up. The only problem is that Poirot disagrees with the answer the play gives to the mystery. As a result, Poirot loses a bet to Hastings about whether or not he could solve “the case.” A body is found in Poirot’s own building When Poirot and Hastings return home, it is discovered that two men have found the body of Mrs. Ernestine Grant. They discovered it when they accidentally entered the wrong flat. A note and a monogrammed handkerchief were found at the scene, which very quickly gives the police a person of interest. Poirot wants to do some more investigating before he make...

Agatha Christie’s Poirot Series 1 “Four and Twenty Blackbirds” David Suchet as Hercule Poirot I imagine it would be unnerving to see someone and not long later they turn up dead. For Hercule Poirot, it is a man in a restaurant who puts him in this situation in “Four and Twenty Blackbirds.” A diner’s death causes Poirot’s concern It is Henry Gascoigne that concerns Poirot. He was seen by Poirot eating in a restaurant and exhibiting strange behavior. Not too long later, Poirot discovers the man has died having fallen down his stairs. Poirot does not believe the fall was accidental. Based on the stomach contents of Gascoigne, Poirot knows something is not right. His stomach did not contain what Poirot saw him eat. This furthers Poirot’s insistence that something is not right with Gascoigne’s death. Who was Henry Gascoigne? Gascoigne was an artist with a very surly model. He also had a brother, who somehow recently died too. With both brothers dead, the only remaining family to inherit is ...

Agatha Christie's Poirot Series 1 "The Adventure of Johnnie Waverly" David Suchet as Hercule Poirot One would think, if parents went to the police with letters threatening a kidnapping unless money was paid that the police would take the threat seriously. But the police in “The Adventure of Johnnie Waverly” don’t, and that is where Hercule Poirot must step in. The letters to the Waverlys pique Poirot’s interest The family receiving the threatening letters are the Waverlys. Marcus and Ada Waverly have a young son named Johnnie. It is he who the kidnappers are threatening to take. Yet, despite the letters in front of them, the police do not take the threat seriously. Neither does Poirot’s friend, Captain Hastings, when he learns about what is going on. In fact, Hastings believes the letters are a joke. Poirot, however, looks at the letters from a different angle. Why is someone warning of a kidnapping at all? Why are the kidnappers telling their plans to the people they wis...

Agatha Christie's Poirot Series 1 "Murder in the Mews" David Suchet as Hercule Poirot Suicide or murder? That is the mystery Detective Hercule Poirot must solve in “Murder in the Mews.” Barbara Allen is found dead, but not all is as it seems On the surface, Barbara Allen died by her own hand. There is just one problem. Barbara was shot on the left side of her head, and everyone Poirot asks claims she was right-handed. Even her desk is arranged for a right-handed person. So, if Barbara Allen was right-handed, why and how would she have used her left hand to commit suicide? Barbara’s flatmate, Jane Plenderleith, is the one who found Barbara. However, she does not tell Barbara’s fiancé, Charles Laverton West, about the death. I find this odd. One would think Jane would call Charles soon after finding the body, but I guess not. Instead, she leaves this task for Chief Inspector Japp and Poirot to do. Charles Laverton West is not a man in love Not that I exactly blame Jane for ...