Plot summary from IMDb: "Poirot investigates a murder that hits close to home after the new occupant of a flat two floors below his is found shot."
Overall, The Third Floor Flat is a very interesting and entertaining Poirot episode. Interesting because that, in a number of ways, it's structured differently from most of the other episodes I've seen. First, The Third Floor Flat is almost halfway over before a murder is committed. Second, Poirot actually takes the time to explain his methods and way of thinking to one of the other characters. And, third, Poirot arrives with and announces the murder's solution far from the end of the episode. The final ten or so minutes are taken up with trying to catch the guilty party.
As for entertaining, The Third Floor Flat is highly enjoyable. Suchet and Co. are once again in fine form. Poirot's cold provides an opportunity for some amusing moments. The supporting cast is good, with more characters than usual in one of the 50 minute episodes. The mystery itself is well written and easy to follow along. Sets, costumes, lighting . . . all up to the Poirot high standards. And most of all, when all these components are put together, it's all fun.
Overall, The Third Floor Flat is a very interesting and entertaining Poirot episode. Interesting because that, in a number of ways, it's structured differently from most of the other episodes I've seen. First, The Third Floor Flat is almost halfway over before a murder is committed. Second, Poirot actually takes the time to explain his methods and way of thinking to one of the other characters. And, third, Poirot arrives with and announces the murder's solution far from the end of the episode. The final ten or so minutes are taken up with trying to catch the guilty party.
As for entertaining, The Third Floor Flat is highly enjoyable. Suchet and Co. are once again in fine form. Poirot's cold provides an opportunity for some amusing moments. The supporting cast is good, with more characters than usual in one of the 50 minute episodes. The mystery itself is well written and easy to follow along. Sets, costumes, lighting . . . all up to the Poirot high standards. And most of all, when all these components are put together, it's all fun.