Reviewers often describe the episode as a "by-the-numbers procedural" compared to other Series 5 highlights like "The Chocolate Box". While the victim is memorably detestable, some critics find the final denouement and the evidence against the culprit relatively weak. Director John Bruce Writer Bill Craig (adapted from Christie's short story) Notable Cast
When Sir Reuben is bludgeoned to death in his study with one of his own bronzes, suspects abound. Poirot 5x2
David Suchet (Poirot), Hugh Fraser (Hastings), Pauline Moran (Miss Lemon), Denis Lill (Sir Reuben) January 24, 1993 Reviewers often describe the episode as a "by-the-numbers
This episode provides a rare character showcase for Miss Lemon, whose experiment with hypnotism on Lady Astwell proves vital to the case. David Suchet (Poirot), Hugh Fraser (Hastings), Pauline Moran
" The Underdog " (Season 5, Episode 2) is a stylish entry in the Agatha Christie's Poirot series that pits the Belgian detective against a particularly loathsome victim and a web of familial resentment. First aired on January 24, 1993, the episode is noted for its high-caliber art direction and a rare subplot featuring Miss Lemon’s foray into hypnotism. Plot Overview