Agatha Christie's Poirot
Seen it?1989 | 13 seasons | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
People are still talking about it, it drew serious awards attention and it held a wide audience for several seasons. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans and anyone who likes to be kept guessing.
- The mood
- Tense, dark and gritty.
- The pace
- 13 seasons and 70 episodes: a long-haul commitment, episodes of about 50 minutes, about 58 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- A big time investment at 13 seasons.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
8.2 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Won 4 BAFTAs: British Academy Television Awards: British Academy Television Awards (1990), British Academy Television Craft Awards: British Academy Television Craft Awards (1990), British Academy Television Craft Awards: Best Make-up, British Academy Television Craft Awards: Best Graphics. Also nominated for 1 Emmy and 9 more BAFTAs. Plus 1 other award.
- Reach & staying powerStrong
Ran for 13 seasons and reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 525K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Saturday Special. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 13 is the high point.
Season 11989 · 10 episodes · 7.5 out of 10Sunday- Season 21990 · 9 episodes · 7.6 out of 10Sunday
- Season 31990 · 11 episodes · 7.8 out of 10Saturday
- Season 41992 · 3 episodes · 7.9 out of 10Saturday
- Season 51993 · 8 episodes · 7.7 out of 10Saturday
- Season 61994 · 4 episodes · 7.9 out of 10Saturday
- Season 72000 · 2 episodes · 7.7 out of 10Saturday
- Season 82001 · 2 episodes · 7.6 out of 10Sunday
- Season 92003 · 4 episodes · 7.7 out of 10Saturday
- Season 102006 · 4 episodes · 7.5 out of 10Sunday
- Season 112008 · 4 episodes · 7.8 out of 10Saturday
- Season 122010 · 4 episodes · 7.9 out of 10Saturday
- Season 132013 · 5 episodes · 8.0 out of 10Saturday
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Cast & crew
- David SuchetHercule Poirot