A refined Belgian detective, with his trustworthy companions, unravels first-class deceptions in a cozy, measured mystery.
Suspenseful. A comfort watch at a measured pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.
Streaming on Hulu and Prime Video.
No surprises for a TV-PG: mild language and nothing scary.
Our estimate: fine from about 7. Rated TV-PG.
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From England to Egypt, accompanied by his elegant and trustworthy sidekicks, the intelligent yet eccentrically-refined Belgian detective Hercule Poirot pits his wits against a collection of first class deceptions.
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