The ABC Murders
"There is a code. The code is me."
1933. Hercule Poirot, older and greyer, receives letters threatening murder. The sender signs themselves only as “A.B.C.” When he takes the letters to the police looking for help, Hercule finds all his old friends have moved on. But soon there is a murder and the once-great detective must take matters into his own hands.
First Aired
2018-12-26
Status
Ended
Network
BBC One
Seasons
Season 1 Episodes
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E1. Episode 1
It's 1933, and an older and greyer Hercule Poirot receives letters threatening murder. When no-one listens to his appeals, the once great detective must take matters into his own hands.
★ 7.8
E2. Episode 2
The ABC killer sends more letters promising to spill blood. Hercule's past, integrity and identity come into question while he fights a rising tide of xenophobia.
★ 7.8
E3. Episode 3
With the ABC killer still on the loose, Hercule realises that only he holds the key to the murders. He faces a race against time to stop the bloodbath.
★ 7.9
Cast
John Malkovich
Hercule Poirot
Rupert Grint
Inspector Crome
Eamon Farren
Cust
Andrew Buchan
Franklin Clarke
Bronwyn James
Megan Barnard
Tara Fitzgerald
Lady Hermoine Clarke
Anya Chalotra
Lily Marbury
Freya Mavor
Thora Grey
Conrad McCroddan
Beautiful Young Man
Eve Austin
Betty Barnard
Suzanne Packer
Capstick
Jack Farthing
Donald Fraser
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