Many of the reviews for Cards on the Table are scathing. As a kind of newbie to the Poirot mysteries, it wasn't bad, and certainly the prospect of Poirot swimming to save a couple of damsels in the closing scenes was something to ponder. I do miss the Scooby gang of Hastings, Japp and Lemon. Thankfully they reunite with Poirot in the final season.