Triangle at Rhodes

Agatha Christie’s Poirot

Series 1

“Triangle at Rhodes”

David Suchet as Hercule Poirot. A man with a mustache and wearing a white suit and hat looks at the camera.
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 with Valentine does not go over well with Marjorie, and I’m sure it doesn’t with Tony either.

Poirot tries to help but is unsuccessful

Knowing Marjorie is upset by Douglas’s behavior, Poirot tries to comfort her. She has the option of leaving Rhodes, but decides to stay with her husband. Because of this, she is around to see Valentine killed.

Not only is Valentine killed, but Douglas is blamed for her death despite Valentine having drunk from Tony’s glass, which is what killed her.

A mistaken identity saves the day

It would seem Douglas is going to get the blame for Valentine’s death, especially with Poirot leaving Rhodes. If it weren’t for Poirot being suspected of being a spy, and Pamela coming to get him as he was delayed, who knows if the correct culprit would have been put in jail. The question is, did the police have the correct culprit to begin with?

A look at the future Poirot

Let me tell, you, it is a fascinating scene watching Poirot lose his temper with the border guards as they try to tell him he’s a spy. He is incredibly loud while arguing, and it is a definite foreshadowing of how his behavior changes in future seasons.

Main Cast

Hercule Poirot – David Suchet

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