Agatha Christie Poirot is one of my favourites ever, and has been for several years now. The Cornish Mystery is not quite one of my favourites of the series or one of the best short story adaptations(Wasp's Nest, The Chocolate Box, Adventure of the Italian Nobleman), but it is still a great episode. I don't think it is ever made clear what happens to the murderer, but the final solution was unexpected with an amusing final touch. The Cornish Mystery is very well made as usual with sumptuous costumes, splendid scenery and photography and an atmosphere and attention to detail that is never less than convincing. The music is both haunting and beautiful, the story is always involving even if the effectiveness of the ending may divide and the script has the ideal balance of tension and humour. David Suchet is impeccable as ever, and Hugh Fraser, Phillip Jackson and Pauline Moran support him wonderfully. John Bowler(before The Bill) is good as Jacob, Jerome Willis likewise though I did find myself doubting his guilt about twenty minutes into the episode and Amanda Walker is very moving here.
All in all, a great episode. 8.5/10 Bethany Cox
All in all, a great episode. 8.5/10 Bethany Cox