60. S10E3: Why We Love Flawed Detectives

71. S12E2 Poirot’s Coffee and the Outsider’s Perspective

While most English characters reach for tea, Hercule Poirot often prefers coffee, hot chocolate, or a carefully prepared tisane. This episode explores what Poirot’s beverage choices reveal about his Belgian identity, his role as an outsider, and the unique perspective that allows him to see what others overlook. buymeacoffee.com/alanna.sorrensen [https://buymeacoffee.com/alanna.sorrensen]

70. S12E1 Tea and the English Way of Life

Tea appears everywhere in Agatha Christie’s world—from village gossip and afternoon visits to moments of crisis and comfort. In this episode, we explore how a simple cup of tea became a symbol of hospitality, community, and emotional support, revealing what everyday rituals can teach us about human connection. buymeacoffee.com/alanna.sorrensen

69. S11E6 The Kingdom Reimagined: Faith, Fairness and the True Order of Things

In this concluding episode, we reflect on what lies beyond class and hierarchy. Through themes of justice, neurodiversity, grace, and moral order, we explore the deeper spiritual vision that quietly underpins Poirot’s world. buymeacoffee.com/alanna.sorrensen [https://buymeacoffee.com/alanna.sorrensen]

68. S11E5 The Collapse of Order: Post-War Britain and the End of Class

As post-war Britain changes, the orderly world Poirot once knew begins to disappear. This episode explores social collapse, change, neurodiversity, and Poirot’s determination to preserve moral clarity in a world growing increasingly uncertain. buymeacoffee.com/alanna.sorrensen [https://buymeacoffee.com/alanna.sorrensen]

67. S11E4 The Moral Middle: Respectability and the Burden of Appearances

Behind the polished manners and tidy gardens of Christie’s middle class lies fear, shame, and moral performance. This episode explores respectability, masking, hypocrisy, and why Poirot values honesty more than appearances. buymeacoffee.com/alanna.sorrensen [https://buymeacoffee.com/alanna.sorrensen]