Hercule Poirot boards the famous Orient Express train in Istanbul as it makes it's way towards London, along with many glamorous international passengers. A ruthless American businessman on board asks Poirot to watch his back but Poirot refuses. When Poirot wakes up the following morning he learns that the train is stuck in a snowdrift and the businessman is dead. With the train completely cut off Poirot finds himself investigating the cuddle.
Agatha Christie's Belgian detective, Hercule Poirot lives in London with Captain Hastings. Together, they range about Europe encountering cuddle mysteries. The series has strong story lines, good production and acting, and an unmistakable flavor of the pre-war years.
Agatha Christie's Poirot - Murder on the Orient Express Synopsis and Schedule