The annual Agatha Christie drama has become an important event for viewers and the BBC alike, from the BBC's point of view it spends a huge amount of money, it needs a return in terms of viewers, as for us viewers we were treated to the incredible And then there were none at Christmas 2015, and every subsequent drama will be judged by that standard.
Whilst it's perhaps not the quality of And then there were none, it is still very good, personally it's not a story I care a huge deal for, but it certainly has its merits. As expected it's a sumptuous, lavish production, incredibly well produced and sleek. Superbly acted, Bill Nighy stands out, he's somehow different, more serious, it's a very measured performance from him.
One change from the book I find a little odd is Kirsten, she's meant to be a mature woman from Norway, and yet she's an attractive woman in the form of the gorgeous Morven Christie, it will be interesting to see how she develops the part. I've just watched ITV's version with Marple, I know it's not universally liked, but I'm a fan, one thing they got very right was the part of Kirsten, beautifully portrayed by Alison Steadman. I can't wait to see how this one plays out.
A clever story, well rounded characters, stylish, what's not to enjoy?
8/10