"You are Lucky Len of the Daily Echo, and I claim my ten guineas.", 22 August 2015
On holiday for his health, Poirot attends a play about the theft of an expensive pearl necklace. However, later that night, the necklace is stolen for real. At first Poirot tries to stay out of the case - for his health and all. But he can't help himself and begins his quest for a thief.
Jewel Robbery at the Grand Metropolitan is a decent enough episode, but it's not among my favorite of the Poirot episodes. First, the character Ed Opalsen is just too annoying for words. He's not nasty like some of the characters in other episodes - that would have made it better. Second, there's a feel to this episode that doesn't work. I don't know what it is, but it never feels like a Poirot episode. Maybe it's my imagination, but there seems to be some modern touches that are out of place for me. Third, and finally, the crime doesn't seem like something Poirot would get involved in. Japp or the local police could have handled this one.
Still, my rating (6/10) would clearly indicate it's not all bad. Despite the problems I've listed, it's still worth watching.
Jewel Robbery at the Grand Metropolitan is a decent enough episode, but it's not among my favorite of the Poirot episodes. First, the character Ed Opalsen is just too annoying for words. He's not nasty like some of the characters in other episodes - that would have made it better. Second, there's a feel to this episode that doesn't work. I don't know what it is, but it never feels like a Poirot episode. Maybe it's my imagination, but there seems to be some modern touches that are out of place for me. Third, and finally, the crime doesn't seem like something Poirot would get involved in. Japp or the local police could have handled this one.
Still, my rating (6/10) would clearly indicate it's not all bad. Despite the problems I've listed, it's still worth watching.
6/10
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