Detective drama hailed as a ‘masterpiece’ is coming to Netflix
Agatha Christie’s Poirot: A Masterpiece Detective Drama Coming to Netflix
Calling all detective drama fans! The iconic ITV drama, Agatha Christie’s Poirot, hailed as a “masterpiece” by devoted fans, is coming to Netflix.
About Agatha Christie’s Poirot
The long-running series, based on the Queen of Crime Agatha Christie’s famous crime novels, stars Sir David Suchet as the private investigator Hercule Poirot—a role that earned him a BAFTA nomination in 1991. The show, which aired for 13 seasons between 1989 and 2013, is currently in Netflix’s ‘Worth the Wait’ section. While a release date has yet to be announced, Netflix users shouldn’t have to wait much longer to enjoy this Art Deco-era mystery series.
The series follows Belgian detective Hercule Poirot as he solves a range of complex crimes in 1930s England. The ITVX logline reads: “He’s the super sleuth with a sharp mind and a peculiar manner who doggedly deduces the truth behind the crimes.”
The drama is often praised as one of the best detective shows of all time, thanks to Sir David’s excellent portrayal of Poirot, embodying the iconic literary character’s quirks and nuances. Its timeless storytelling, classic whodunnit plots, and the detailed and authentic 1930s backdrop make the show a joy to watch.
Cast of the Series
Sir David Suchet leads the cast in the titular role. He is joined by:
- Hugh Fraser as Captain Arthur Hastings
- Pauline Moran as Felicity Lemon
- Philip Jackson as Inspector James Japp
- David Yelland as George
- Zoë Wanamaker as Ariadne Oliver
The series has also featured guest appearances by major stars such as Emily Blunt, Michael Fassbender, and Jessica Chastain.
Viewer Reactions
Agatha Christie’s Poirot is a favorite among drama fans, who have hailed the show as a “masterpiece” and an “excellent” series. Many have commented on Sir David’s portrayal of the character.
One viewer described the show as a “wonderful, unmissable series,” adding: “The scripts are always well written, the stories are intriguing, and the characters fairly complex.”
Another fan praised the show’s meticulous adaptation of Christie’s novels, stating: “This unforgettable television series, which has spanned almost twenty years, is one of my favorites and one of the best TV series ever, in my opinion.”
How to Watch the Show
The series is coming to Netflix soon, with a release date yet to be confirmed. If you can’t wait, all 13 seasons are available to stream on ITVX now.
Sir David Suchet on Reprising His Role
Sadly, Sir David has ruled out reprising the iconic role due to his age. Speaking at the Cheltenham Literature Festival, the 79-year-old actor said that while he would have loved to return to the character on the big screen, he won’t be reprising the character in any new adaptations.
“When I finished in 2013, I would have loved to see if I could then, even though I died, I would resurrect him,” said the actor. “I’d love to have had one movie on the main screen, I’d loved to have had that experience, purely technically and also to explore that.”
He continued: “Now, I think, no, I can’t see how at my age now and what I have done in the body of work for Poirot, I can’t see myself now actually getting into another story by anybody else.”
Sir David concluded: “I was asked to be in other adaptations by other writers who wrote Poirot books. But the title of my series was Agatha Christie’s Poirot and because it was Agatha Christie’s Poirot I still have that loyalty. And no, I won’t be in any other adaptations.”
