Agatha Christie's Poirot

From England to Egypt, accompanied by his elegant and trustworthy sidekicks, the intelligent yet eccentrically-refined Belgian detective Hercule Poirot pits his wits against a collection of first class deceptions.

Agatha Christie's Poirot (1989-2013) is a British period drama detective series created for ITV1 and produced by LWT and its partners, adapting the novels and stories of Agatha Christie. David Suchet plays the intelligent, eccentrically refined Belgian detective Hercule Poirot, who is accompanied on every case by his elegant and trustworthy companions, the loyal Captain Arthur Hastings (Hugh Fraser), the efficient Miss Lemon (Pauline Moran) and Chief Inspector Japp (Philip Jackson). Across thirteen seasons and seventy feature-length episodes of about fifty minutes each, the engine is simple and satisfying: a wealthy family, a dinner party or a holiday abroad hides a murder, and Poirot must sift lies, alibis and small vanities to expose the killer. Each episode is a self-contained case, so the format is a classic case-of-the-week puzzle rather than a continuing arc. Set in the 1930s, the stories move from English country houses to Egyptian sites and European resorts, with art deco sets and costumes giving the series an elegant, nostalgic polish. The tone is suspenseful, witty and cozy, with a steady undercurrent of unease when deception turns deadly. Fans of Miss Marple, Columbo and Sherlock Holmes will find the same pleasure in refined sleuthing and clever misdirection.

Viewers broadly acclaim the series for David Suchet's definitive Poirot, elegant period production design, and faithful, suspenseful adaptations of Agatha Christie's mysteries.

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Release Date

1989-01-08

Episode runtime

50 min

Rating

8.6 / 10 (593)

What is Agatha Christie's Poirot about?

Belgian detective Hercule Poirot uses his wits and eccentric refinement to unmask first class deceptions across England and beyond.

What is Agatha Christie's Poirot like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Agatha Christie's Poirot as measured, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.

Is Agatha Christie's Poirot violent?

Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Agatha Christie's Poirot as mild.

What did critics think of Agatha Christie's Poirot?

Viewers broadly acclaim the series for David Suchet's definitive Poirot, elegant period production design, and faithful, suspenseful adaptations of Agatha Christie's mysteries.

Which shows are like Agatha Christie's Poirot?

Shows with a similar feel include Columbo, Miss Marple, Sherlock Holmes (1984), and Murder on the Orient Express.

How long is Agatha Christie's Poirot?

Agatha Christie's Poirot: 13 seasons, 70 episodes.

Is Agatha Christie's Poirot still running?

No, Agatha Christie's Poirot has ended.

Where can I watch Agatha Christie's Poirot?

In United States, Agatha Christie's Poirot streams on Hulu, Britbox Apple TV channel, PBS, BritBox, PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel, AcornTV Amazon Channel, BritBox Amazon Channel, Spectrum On Demand, Acorn TV Apple TV channel, Thirteen, WETA+.