Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

Where to begin. This box set, which includes every single episode and series broadcast on TV, is a very nice collection. The box, cases and CDs are very high quality and well finished, something which is lacking in many complete series box sets for other titles/box sets. The box set also includes two bonus discs about the making of the series and about the star of the show; David Suchet. The picture and sound quality seem to me to be very good quality and play flawlessly. Regarding the Poirot series itself, anyone considering buying this has probably seen some of them on TV or on Netflix and are likely very impressed with the quality of the acting, the clever writing, and the fidelity to the time period in which it is set. On Netflix there are currently only 6 of the 13 series available and so it is well worth buying this collection to watch and own all 13. The earlier series are shorter, episodic style mysteries which last about 60 minutes each. From about series 4 onwards, the format changes to a 90-100 minute episodes which are more complex and engaging than the 60 minute episodes. Regardless of the format, every episode and series is intelligently presented and well performed by the cast. David Suchet is regarded by most to be the very best of the actors who have portrayed Poirot over the years and his performance is top quality in every episode. The recurring characters; Captain Hastings, Chief Inspector Japp and Miss Lemon, also add an entertaining and familiar feel to the series, as they aid Poirot in his investigations. I would highly recommend this item if you like the Poirot series, it is worth the money for such a well made classic.