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Title: The best of series 12
Review: I was not particularly looking forward to this one, as it didn't feature gorgeous and exotic locales such as Egypt or the near east. Yet I think the overall performances and scripting is the best in series 12. The female characters are particularly striking in both aesthetic and acting gravity. Highlights include the rapport between Poirot and the mystery writer, and the tortured main female character. She was really spot on; I couldn't think of a better portrayal of mental illness. Finally, this episode moves faster than other episodes of Poirot, so you don't have that usual confusion of trying to figure out what is going on (a common feature of even the best Poirot stories).
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