Poirot is engaged by the wealthy Mr Waverly who has received a ransom note, £50,000 or his young son Johnnie will be kidnapped. Poirot takes Waverly and the demand to Japp, who dismisses any danger. Poirot travels back with Waverly and sees Johnnie happy and content. The very next day Waverly finds a note in his bedroom, 'at twelve o'clock.' Japp arrives with men, but Poirot and Hastings break down at a nearby village, after a clever bit of misdirection Johnnie is snatched from under their noses. A new larger ransom is received.
Miss Lemon gets more screen time, we learn more about our favourite efficient secretary. We learn also that Hastings is mad about cars.
Favourite part has to be Poirot and Hastings singing in the car, must be one of the most unique bits in the show's history.
The episode is watchable and fairly enjoyable, but it does lack a true spark, as a story it's on the beige spectrum. Very obvious who the culprit is, and not much is done to throw suspicion elsewhere. Nicely acted, but a bit too pedestrian. 6/10
Miss Lemon gets more screen time, we learn more about our favourite efficient secretary. We learn also that Hastings is mad about cars.
Favourite part has to be Poirot and Hastings singing in the car, must be one of the most unique bits in the show's history.
The episode is watchable and fairly enjoyable, but it does lack a true spark, as a story it's on the beige spectrum. Very obvious who the culprit is, and not much is done to throw suspicion elsewhere. Nicely acted, but a bit too pedestrian. 6/10