Agatha Christie: Poirot - Season 2 (1990) (season)
Directed by:
Andrew GrieveScreenplay:
David RenwickCinematography:
Ivan StrasburgVOD (2)
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Wealthy banker Matthew Davenheim leaves his country mansion to walk to the post office after tea and is never seen again. He was expected to meet his colleague Lowen from the 4.45 train but Lowen sees no one on his walk from the station to Davenheim's house. Inspector Japp wagers that Poirot will not be able to solve the mystery without leaving his apartment which, much to the Belgian detective's disgust, he is currently sharing with a parrot. (iTunes)
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The Disappearance of Mr. Davenheim belongs to that group of cases that stand out for their playfulness with the viewer and their attention. It is also a very funny episode, mainly thanks to the bet between Japp and Poirot, who passes the time in his apartment by learning magic, in the company of a poisoned parrot. I also liked the use of flashbacks, which were spared in previous episodes.
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When you combine a good detective story with a great comedic twist, which this time revolves around a bet, where Poirot has to solve a case without leaving the house, you get a fantastic story that entertains you. Even if you figure out what’s happening earlier, you'll still enjoy the jokes and magical numbers. Overall, the film is a great combination of everything.
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