Even though the device used in this story is similar to another season 1 episode, "The Dream," the actual plot is more interesting and makes for a better experience.
Two brothers, Anthony and Henry Gascoigne, both die within a few days of one another; Anthony dies at home after an illness, and Henry, an artist, lay dead in his apartment for some time before it's realized that he's deceased.
Henry Gascoigne was a man of strict habits, always eating the same meal at the same restaurant at the same time. He also had very particular taste in food. Poirot actually had seen Gascoigne eating there before his death. However, when Poirot saw him, he totally broke with tradition. Poirot immediately suspects something is afoot. He suspects the estranged brother, but then, he's also dead. There's Henry's model, a relative, an agent...Poirot is frustrated as he ticks them off his list.
Excellent episode without many suspects, but still good characters, good writing, and great locations. David Suchet is absolute perfection. Recommended.
Two brothers, Anthony and Henry Gascoigne, both die within a few days of one another; Anthony dies at home after an illness, and Henry, an artist, lay dead in his apartment for some time before it's realized that he's deceased.
Henry Gascoigne was a man of strict habits, always eating the same meal at the same restaurant at the same time. He also had very particular taste in food. Poirot actually had seen Gascoigne eating there before his death. However, when Poirot saw him, he totally broke with tradition. Poirot immediately suspects something is afoot. He suspects the estranged brother, but then, he's also dead. There's Henry's model, a relative, an agent...Poirot is frustrated as he ticks them off his list.
Excellent episode without many suspects, but still good characters, good writing, and great locations. David Suchet is absolute perfection. Recommended.