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Agatha Christie's Poirot

1989 – 2013Show13 seasons70 episodesTV-PG

CrimeDrama
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.6

A gripping, nostalgic crime series about crime and mystery, with standout performances and dialogue.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Episodes

13 seasons · 70 episodes · best: S13E5 "Curtain: Poirot's Last Case" 8.6

Episodes

7.3
7.5
7.6
8.1
7.7
7.9
7.6
7.8
8.1
7.6
7.7
7.9
8.0

Story

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.

Feels like

  • Classic Whodunit Mystery
  • Golden Age Detective Fiction
  • Agatha Christie Adaptation
  • Period Drama Elegance
  • Intellectual Puzzle Solving
  • Character-Driven Investigation
  • British Heritage Television
  • Atmospheric Intrigue
  • Methodical Pacing

Cast

24 of 622 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Edward Bennett, Andrew Grieve, Renny Rye
Written by
Agatha Christie, Clive Exton, Anthony Horowitz
Produced by
Brian Eastman, Karen Thrussell, David Boulter
Music by
Christopher Gunning, Christian Henson

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

January 8, 1989 · November 13, 2013 · Ended

First aired
January 8, 1989
Last aired
November 13, 2013
Status
Ended
Length
13 seasons · 70 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Crime, Drama, Mystery
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Available in
30 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Politically Incorrect Villain, Cool Train, Not Even Bothering with the Accent +9

  • Politically Incorrect Villain
  • Cool Train
  • Not Even Bothering with the Accent
  • Greater-Scope Villain
  • Theme Tune Cameo
  • Historical Domain Character
  • Faux Affably Evil
  • Like You Were Dying
  • Speed Demon
  • Impoverished Patrician
  • Bookends
  • Two Scenes, One Dialogue

12 of 252 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Agatha Christie's Poirot?"

Questions about Agatha Christie's Poirot

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Agatha Christie's Poirot?

PrimeHuluBritboxPBSBritBoxPBS MasterpieceAcornTVSpectrum On Demand

In the United States, Agatha Christie's Poirot streams on Hulu, Britbox, PBS, BritBox, and PBS Masterpiece, and it is free with ads on Prime and KQED. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies. It also streams in 24 other countries.

Is Agatha Christie's Poirot worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 8.6).

Does Agatha Christie's Poirot get better after season 1?

Yes: season 1 has an IMDb average of 7.3, and seasons 4 and 9 peak at 8.1. The highest-rated episode is Curtain: Poirot's Last Case (season 13, episode 5) at 8.6, and the lowest is The Adventure of Johnnie Waverly (season 1, episode 3) at 6.9.

Is Agatha Christie's Poirot okay for kids?

TV-PGViolenceStrong language

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Agatha Christie's Poirot?

58 h

About 58 hours: 70 episodes in 13 seasons of about 50 minutes each, aired from 1989 to 2013.

What tropes does Agatha Christie's Poirot use?

Politically Incorrect VillainCool TrainNot Even Bothering with the AccentGreater-Scope VillainTheme Tune CameoHistorical Domain CharacterFaux Affably EvilLike You Were DyingSpeed DemonImpoverished PatricianBookendsTwo Scenes, One Dialogueand 240 more

TV Tropes lists 252 tropes for it, including Politically Incorrect Villain, Cool Train, and Not Even Bothering with the Accent.