For me, Dead Man's Mirror is one of the better short-story Poirot adaptations, and all of them range from pretty good to outstanding. I do have a soft spot for the story itself, as it was one of my first ever exposures to Agatha Christie, and overall I was impressed with the adaptation of it. My only real complaint was while the background is well-composed and fitting with the tone and drama of the episode, there are a few scenes such as in the build up to the final solution where it is rather obvious and overplayed. But other than that, Dead Man's Mirror has much to recommend, such as the elegant production values, very authentic atmosphere, intelligent writing and well-paced and clever- loaded with small details and moral complexity- story with a final solution that is just as well-done as that of the original story. Plus of the short-story adaptations, I can think of only two victims that were even more detestable than Gervase Chevenix, Harrington Pace from Mystery at Hunter's Lodge and especially Reuben Astwell from The Underdog. The acting is fine, David Suchet has never disappointed as Poirot and here is no exception, while Hugh Fraser and Phillip Jackson are amusing contrasts. Of the support cast, who are consistently eagerly played, Iain Cuthbertson and Fiona Walker stood out. Overall, a great episode. 9/10 Bethany Cox