David Suchet went through over 40 different versions of the mustache before finding the perfect one for the show. If you'd like to dive deeper, let me know: show comparisons?
The World of Agatha Christie's Poirot Hercule Poirot is the fastidious Belgian detective with a penchant for "order and method" and a reliance on his famous Created by Agatha Christie in 1916, he appeared in 33 novels and over 50 short stories. 🕵️ The Iconic TV Adaptation (1989–2013) Agatha Christie's Poirot
(Hugh Fraser): The loyal, albeit slightly naive, companion. David Suchet went through over 40 different versions
Adapted every major Christie story featuring Poirot. The ITV series starring is widely considered the
Sea and air sickness; messy rooms; and being called "French" (he is Belgian).
The ITV series starring is widely considered the definitive portrayal of the character. Longevity: Ran for 13 seasons over 25 years.
Despite his popularity, Christie privately found Poirot "insufferable" and "tiresome" in her later years.