Agatha Christie: Poirot - Season 2 (1990) (season)
Directed by:
Edward BennettScreenplay:
Clive ExtonCinematography:
Peter BartlettComposer:
Christopher GunningCast:
David Suchet, Hugh Fraser, Philip Jackson, Pauline Moran, Frances Barber, Terence Harvey, Carole Hayman, Tony Stephens, Don Williams, Lloyd McGuire (more)VOD (2)
Plots(1)
In London's famous Burlington Arcade a man grabs a handful of jewels and flees. A bored Poirot is meanwhile musing on becoming a master criminal himself. Lady Millicent Castle Vaugh requests a meeting with Poirot and explains that she is soon to marry the Duke of Southshire but is being blackmailed by an ex-lover. Poirot now has the excuse he needs to realise his criminal ambitions. He proceeds to break into the suspected blackmailer's flat. (iTunes)
(more)Reviews (2)
From the beginning, it was somewhat clear who the villain would be, but the way the story unfolded was interesting enough to keep me engaged until the end. The museum chase is quite entertaining and I have to say that I really like how the setting keeps changing throughout the series. Poirot looks good here.
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The Veiled Lady is one of the most humane cases in which even a great detective tries his hand at being a "criminal", but in a positive sense. The result, then, is an imaginative game of disguises and role-playing that keeps the suspense (and humour) from beginning to end. It was amusing to see Poirot without his traditionally groomed moustache and still riding his bike, plus I liked the slightly tweaked musical theme.
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