With David Suchet’s announcement that this upcoming season of Poirot will be his last, I decided recently to catch up on the series. One of the best that I have seen so far is Murder on the Orient Express. It’s Hercule Poirot at his most creative, using those “little grey cells” to their fullest potential. After a passenger expressed to Poirot that his life was in danger while on a cross-continental train called the Orient Express, (a real-life train that ran through Istanbul to Paris) the man is found murdered. Full of deductive reasoning and wit, Poirot uses his talents to unravel the murderer’s identity despite unique circumstances. The story is abundant with twists and turns and unless you’ve read the book, the ending is a surprising one and will leave you wanting more. If you like historical fiction & mysteries, you can order the episode along with others on DVD through SWAN.