I started reading Agatha Christie 50 years ago and she is still my favorite mystery writer. I vividly remember the Murder of Roger Ackroyd - mostly because I read a magazine article about Christie prior to reading the book and the writer, a real horse's pa-toot, gave away who the killer was. Once known, it is always remembered. After watching this series entry, I knew there would be a big reviewer flap about it especially because the narrative focus was changed. But I thought the change worked and liked the glimpses into village life and Poirot's attempt at retirement. His new pursuit of growing vegetable marrows (a term I have to look up every time I see it) pales after a awhile. Poirot tosses a squash, uh marrow, in disgust and accepts that he wants to go back to the most interesting job - the study of human nature. The cast is good, notably Oliver Ford Davies and Selina Cadell. And I'm glad that Inspector Japp is in the show, his character always adds value. David Suchet is so outstanding in every show - he is absolute perfect as Poirot. There was one bit that I found jarring in this show and that is the final shoot-out scene. Other changes the adapters made I understand but this one has me scratching my head in bewilderment.
Review of The Murder of Roger Ackroyd
