Poirot "The Adventure of the Egyptian Tomb" #5.1 (1993) (TV)

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Immediately after entering an ancient Egyptian tomb, lead archaeologist, Sir John Willard falls dead of an apparent heart attack. Following his death, three more members of his party die in fairly quick succession. Is it the curse of Men-Her-Ra or it there something (or someone) more modern behind the rash of deaths? Poirot travels to Egypt to look for answers. 

Yet another fantastic episode in a fantastic series. The Adventure of the Egyptian Tomb has everything you could ask for in a Poirot episode. It's a little darker than some of the earlier episodes with less humor. Sure, there's a funny moment or two, but the overall tone is different. The locations shots are once again outstanding. The costuming is especially good. The Egyptian desert outfits are a treat. The episode if brilliantly shot. Every scene looks impeccable. The acting is good. Suchet is at his best in the uncomfortable conditions provided by the desert. His rant about sand was perfect. And the music had a very ominous, otherworldly quality to it that suited the prospect of a curse quite nicely. My only complaint is the critical information known only to Poirot that he uses to solve the case. But as good as the rest of this episode is, it hardly matters. 

I'm not sure if I enjoyed The Adventure of the Egyptian Tomb as much as The Mystery of Hunter's Lodge, but there's no denying it's a damn fine episode.

9/10