It is refreshing to see that Hercule Poirot has perhaps an appreciation and an understanding of religion. He is shown reading the Bible and praying. Einstein once said that the more he learned about the workings of the universe the more he became convinced there had to be a Supreme Creator behind it all. Poirot is perhaps learning that as well. David Suchet is synonymous with the character of Hercule Poirot for those of us who've become fans of the show. But just as important are the characters of Colonel Hastings and Inspector Japp. It is disappointing that they don't appear in later episodes. While it's true that these characters don't appear in several of the books, they would have been a welcome compliment to Poirot's character in the screenplays. After all, screen adaptations are rarely exact adaptations of the book. And the screenplays would have benefited from the likable characters of Japp and Hastings.
Review of Appointment with Death
