It is so often the case with dramas that when they're gloriously produced, super stylish and generally a feast for the eyes, that they fail to offer much in terms of content, quality and substance, this Poirot episode is fortunately able to combine the two. I'll start with the production itself, to me it's one of the best, I love the values of it, so much detail, the cars, costumes, interiors, even the vast detail of the Italian wedding, it is beautifully made. As for the content, I'd rate this episode as excellent, it's a brilliant story, one which sees a more involved role for our beloved Miss Lemon, for whom romance is in the air, alas destined to remain a spinster.
It's a clever crime, and you'd do very well if you're able to guess whodunit and why first time round, the solution is great and really well delivered. Personally I love the fact that we get Poirot, Hastings, Japp and Miss Lemon, the quartet were just magical. I also really enjoyed Leonard Preston and Anna Mazzotti's performances.
Real quality here, 9/10
It's a clever crime, and you'd do very well if you're able to guess whodunit and why first time round, the solution is great and really well delivered. Personally I love the fact that we get Poirot, Hastings, Japp and Miss Lemon, the quartet were just magical. I also really enjoyed Leonard Preston and Anna Mazzotti's performances.
Real quality here, 9/10