Agatha Christie's Poirot 1989
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- January 8, 1989
- Last Aired
- November 13, 2013
- Format
- 13 seasons · 70 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~58.3 hours (50 min/ep)
- Highest Rated Episode
- S13E5 "Curtain: Poirot's Last Case" (★ 8.5/10)
- Network
- ITV1
- Where to Stream
- Hulu, Britbox Apple TV Channel, YouTube TV
What is Agatha Christie's Poirot?
Agatha Christie's Poirot is a British mystery drama television series that aired on ITV from 8 January 1989 to 13 November 2013. The program features David Suchet in the title role as the famous Belgian detective Hercule Poirot, a character originally created by novelist Agatha Christie.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1989
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 70
- Runtime
- 50 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 8, 1989
- Last aired
- Nov 13, 2013
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- ITV1
- Genres
- Crime, Drama, Mystery
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 8.2/10 from 561 votes
- Format
- 13 seasons · 70 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~50 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- ITV1
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Overview
Agatha Christie's Poirot is a British mystery drama television series that aired on ITV from 8 January 1989 to 13 November 2013. The program features David Suchet in the title role as the famous Belgian detective Hercule Poirot, a character originally created by novelist Agatha Christie. Throughout the series, the eccentrically-refined detective travels to various locations, including Egypt and England, to investigate and solve a collection of difficult crimes. Poirot relies on his intelligence and his impeccable knack for uncovering first-class deceptions to resolve complex mysteries. He is frequently accompanied by his elegant and trustworthy sidekicks, portrayed by actors including Hugh Fraser, Philip Jackson, and Pauline Moran. The show ran for nearly 25 years and was broadcast in 200 countries. As the detective pits his wits against those who commit crimes, he utilizes his specialized skills to bring clarity to the cases he encounters. The series remains a notable adaptation of Christie's work, centering on the methodical process of the eponymous investigator as he navigates a variety of challenging criminal investigations.
Should you watch it?
“A refined Belgian detective solves complex crimes across the globe with his trusted companions.”
- engaging lead performance
- classic mystery plotting
- international settings
- slow pacing
- dated production style
Watch it if you enjoy traditional British detective dramas featuring an eccentric and brilliant protagonist.
The series is a standard mystery drama suitable for general audiences interested in crime fiction.
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Season 1 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Adventure of the Clapham Cook Mytharc Jan 8, 1989
- E2 Murder in the Mews Core Jan 15, 1989
- E3 The Adventure of Johnnie Waverly Core Jan 22, 1989
- E4 Four and Twenty Blackbirds Core Jan 29, 1989
- E5 The Third Floor Flat Core Feb 5, 1989
- E6 Triangle at Rhodes Core Feb 12, 1989
- E7 Problem at Sea Core Feb 19, 1989
- E8 The Incredible Theft Core Feb 26, 1989
- E9 The King of Clubs Mytharc Mar 12, 1989
- E10 The Dream Mytharc Mar 19, 1989
Season 2 · 9 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 Peril at End House Mytharc Jan 7, 1990
- E2 The Veiled Lady Core Jan 14, 1990
- E3 The Lost Mine Mytharc Jan 21, 1990
- E4 The Cornish Mystery Core Jan 28, 1990
- E5 The Disappearance of Mr. Davenheim Core Feb 4, 1990
- E6 Double Sin Core Feb 11, 1990
- E7 The Adventure of the Cheap Flat Core Feb 18, 1990
- E8 The Kidnapped Prime Minister Mytharc Feb 25, 1990
- E9 The Adventure of the Western Star Mytharc Mar 4, 1990
Season 3 · 11 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Mysterious Affair at Styles Mytharc Sep 16, 1990
- E2 How Does Your Garden Grow? Mytharc Jan 6, 1991
- E3 The Million Dollar Bond Robbery Core Jan 13, 1991
- E4 The Plymouth Express Core Jan 20, 1991
- E5 Wasps' Nest Core Jan 27, 1991
- E6 The Tragedy at Marsdon Manor Core Feb 3, 1991
- E7 The Double Clue Core Feb 10, 1991
- E8 The Mystery of the Spanish Chest Core Feb 17, 1991
- E9 The Theft of the Royal Ruby Core Feb 24, 1991
- E10 The Affair at the Victory Ball Mytharc Mar 3, 1991
- E11 The Mystery of Hunter's Lodge Mytharc Mar 10, 1991
Season 4 · 3 episodes
Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →- E1 The ABC Murders Mytharc Jan 5, 1992
- E2 Death in the Clouds Core Jan 12, 1992
- E3 One, Two, Buckle My Shoe Mytharc Jan 19, 1992
Season 5 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 5 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Adventure of the Egyptian Tomb Mytharc Jan 17, 1993
- E2 The Underdog Core Jan 24, 1993
- E3 The Yellow Iris Core Jan 31, 1993
- E4 The Case of the Missing Will Core Feb 7, 1993
- E5 The Adventure of the Italian Nobleman Core Feb 14, 1993
- E6 The Chocolate Box Core Feb 21, 1993
- E7 Dead Man's Mirror Mytharc Feb 28, 1993
- E8 Jewel Robbery at the Grand Metropolitan Mytharc Mar 7, 1993
Season 6 · 4 episodes
Open the complete Season 6 guide & lore primer →- E1 Hercule Poirot's Christmas Mytharc Dec 25, 1994
- E2 Hickory Dickory Dock Core Feb 12, 1995
- E3 Murder on the Links Core Feb 11, 1996
- E4 Dumb Witness Mytharc Mar 16, 1997
Season 7 · 2 episodes
Open the complete Season 7 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Murder of Roger Ackroyd Mytharc Jan 2, 2000
- E2 Lord Edgware Dies Mytharc Feb 19, 2000
Season 8 · 2 episodes
Open the complete Season 8 guide & lore primer →- E1 Evil Under the Sun Mytharc Apr 20, 2001
- E2 Murder in Mesopotamia Mytharc Jul 2, 2001
Season 9 · 4 episodes
Open the complete Season 9 guide & lore primer →- E1 Five Little Pigs Mytharc Dec 14, 2003
- E2 Sad Cypress Core Dec 26, 2003
- E3 Death on the Nile Core Apr 12, 2004
- E4 The Hollow Mytharc Apr 26, 2004
Season 10 · 4 episodes
Open the complete Season 10 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Mystery of the Blue Train Mytharc Jan 1, 2006
- E2 Cards on the Table Core Mar 19, 2006
- E3 After the Funeral Core Mar 26, 2006
- E4 Taken at the Flood Mytharc Apr 2, 2006
Season 11 · 4 episodes
Open the complete Season 11 guide & lore primer →- E1 Mrs. McGinty's Dead Mytharc Sep 14, 2008
- E2 Cat Among the Pigeons Core Sep 21, 2008
- E3 Third Girl Core Sep 28, 2008
- E4 Appointment with Death Mytharc Dec 25, 2009
Season 12 · 4 episodes
Open the complete Season 12 guide & lore primer →- E1 Three Act Tragedy Mytharc Jan 3, 2010
- E2 Hallowe'en Party Core Oct 27, 2010
- E3 Murder on the Orient Express Core Dec 25, 2010
- E4 The Clocks Mytharc Dec 26, 2011
Season 13 · 5 episodes
Open the complete Season 13 guide & lore primer →- E1 Elephants Can Remember Mytharc Jun 9, 2013
- E2 The Big Four Core Oct 23, 2013
- E3 Dead Man's Folly Mytharc Oct 30, 2013
- E4 The Labours of Hercules Core Nov 6, 2013
- E5 Curtain: Poirot's Last Case Mytharc Nov 13, 2013
Frequently asked questions
Who plays Hercule Poirot?
David Suchet portrays the eponymous detective in this series.
When did the series air?
The show aired on ITV from 8 January 1989 to 13 November 2013.
Who are Poirot's main sidekicks?
He is accompanied by Captain Hastings and Scotland Yard Chief Inspector James Japp.
What is the premise of the show?
A Belgian detective solves difficult crimes while traveling from England to Egypt and beyond.
Is the series based on books?
Yes, the show is based on the crime fiction series written by Agatha Christie.
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