The Curious Mind of Hercule Poirot

1. S1E1 The Little Grey Cells – Attention to Detail and the Neurodiverse Mind

Hercule Poirot’s genius lies not in intuition, but in his devotion to noticing. In this opening episode, we explore how Poirot’s extraordinary attention to detail — his love of order, his sensitivity to pattern, and his disciplined observation — mirrors the strengths often found in neurodivergent minds. Through The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, we discover how careful attention becomes both a path to truth and a reflection of divine design — a reminder that seeing the world differently can be its own kind of brilliance.

2. S1E2 The Case of the Burning Mind – Hyperfocus and the Pursuit of Order

In The ABC Murders, Poirot’s relentless concentration reveals both his genius and his vulnerability. This episode explores hyperfocus — the deep, consuming attention that fuels Poirot’s pursuit of justice yet isolates him from the world around him. Through literary and spiritual reflection, we consider how intense focus can be both a sacred gift and a human challenge — one that calls for balance, grace, and rest.

3. S1E3 The Order of the Mind: Logical Thinking and the Pursuit of Truth

In Murder on the Orient Express, Hercule Poirot’s reason is tested when logic uncovers a truth too complex for law alone to resolve. This episode explores logical thinking as both a refuge and a moral compass — a way of seeing that organises chaos and reveals beauty in order. Through Poirot’s dilemma, we reflect on the limits of reason, the call to compassion, and the balance between truth and mercy in a world that needs for both.

4. S1E4 The Comfort of Order: Routine, Rhythm, and Rest

For Hercule Poirot, order isn’t just preference — it’s peace. In this episode, we explore how routine brings balance, stability, and clarity to both Poirot’s world and to many neurodivergent lives. From tidy desks to daily rituals, we discover how rhythm creates resilience — and how small, steady habits can become quiet acts of grace.

5. S1E5 The Art of Connection: Unique Social Interactions and the Heart of Empathy

In Lord Edgware Dies, Poirot’s literal, precise way of communicating reveals a different kind of social intelligence — one grounded in sincerity rather than charm. This episode explores how his formality, honesty, and attentiveness reflect neurodiverse ways of connecting, and how grace invites us to value truth over performance. Difference, we discover, is not a barrier to empathy — it’s another expression of love.

6. S1E6 The Moral Compass: Justice, Fairness, and the Heart of Integrity

In Five Little Pigs, Poirot revisits a decades-old murder not for fame, but to restore truth. This episode explores his unwavering sense of justice — a fairness grounded in compassion rather than condemnation. Through the lens of neurodiversity, we see how Poirot’s clarity, consistency, and moral reasoning reflect a mind deeply attuned to truth and integrity — revealing how difference can illuminate what justice truly means.

7. S2E1 Myth 1: Autistic People lack Emotion - The Silent Heart of Hercule Poirot

In this opening episode, we challenge the myth that autistic people lack emotion. Through The Murder of Roger Ackroyd and Sad Cypress, we see Poirot’s quiet depth of feeling — compassion expressed through calm, justice, and respect. Beneath his order and restraint lies a deeply human heart that feels sorrow, empathy, and grace in ways the world often overlooks.

8. S2E2 Myth 2: Autistic People don't Care about Others - Compassion in a Different Key

This episode explores the myth that autistic people don’t care about others. Through Peril at End House and Lord Edgware Dies, we see how Poirot’s empathy is thoughtful, precise, and deeply moral — a compassion expressed through truth and action rather than display. His friendship with Hastings reminds us that care can take many forms, and that true empathy often requires translation between different ways of feeling and understanding.

9. S2E3 Myth 3: Autistic People are Rigid and Inflexible - The Rhythm that Frees

This episode explores the myth that autistic people are rigid or inflexible. Through The Clocks and Evil Under the Sun, we see how Poirot’s love of order isn’t limitation but strength — a rhythm that steadies him in chaos and allows calm creativity to flourish. His routines become a form of wisdom and grace, showing that structure can be not control, but care.

10. S2E4 Myth 4: Autistic People Lack Imagination and Humour - The Imaginative Mind of Order

This episode challenges the myth that autistic people lack imagination or humour. Through The Adventure of the Christmas Pudding and The ABC Murders, we see how Poirot’s creativity flows through order and logic — finding beauty in patterns and joy in precision. His quiet wit and structured imagination reveal that creativity can be disciplined, purposeful, and deeply human.