Poirot "Double Sin" #2.6 (1990) (TV)

"It's feeble, Hastings. Fountains used to be more vigorous. Artistic too.", 25 July 2015

A depressed Poirot, contemplating retirement, suggests he and Hastings head to the coast for a holiday. In route, they meet a young girl transporting $7,000 worth of antique miniatures to a buyer. When the miniatures are stolen, the young girl asks Poirt for help. But, alas, he's retired. Never fear, Hastings is on hand to take the case.

Double Sin is diverting enough, but it's not one of the best. I'm not gong to go through all the problems I had with it. Another reviewer has already covered the most significant - the logical inconsistencies concerning the old lady and the young woman's interactions in the beginning of the episode. They just don't make sense give what is to come. On the positive side of things, there is some fine acting on display. I'm not sure I remember an episode where Suchet was so able to make Poirot so sympathetic. Given the "lead" in Double Sin, Hugh Fraser doesn't disappoint. I was also impressed with Caroline Milmoe as Mary. Another area where Double Sin excels is sets and locations. All of he episodes are nice in this area, but few can match Double Sin. Overall, a 6/10 from me.

6/10