Ep 1. Hickory Dickory Dock (Episode 1 of 7)

Agatha Christie's Criminal Games season 2 episode 1 is titled "Hickory Dickory Dock" and is the first episode of a seven-part series. Set in Paris during the 1950s, the show is a detective series that follows the cases of Inspector Laurence alongside Agatha Christie's novels.

In this episode, Inspector Laurence is called to investigate a series of thefts that have taken place in a student hostel. The hostel owner, Miss Lemon, explains that a number of valuable items have gone missing, including money, jewelry, and art pieces.

Laurence is initially thrown by the sheer number of suspects, as the hostel is home to a diverse group of students from different nationalities, backgrounds, and ages. However, he is determined to solve the case and sets to work gathering clues and interviewing each of the residents.

While Laurence is investigating, a series of bizarre and inexplicable events occur in the hostel, leading him to believe that there is more to the case than simple theft. Strange noises can be heard in the night, objects are found in strange places, and one student even claims to have seen a ghost stalking the hallways.

As he delves deeper into the mystery, Laurence begins to uncover a complex web of secrets and lies, involving jealousy, greed, and even blackmail. With the help of Miss Lemon and his trusty assistant, Laurence must decipher the clues and work out who is responsible for the thefts, and why they are happening.

The show is a gripping murder-mystery packed full of suspense and intrigue. The characters are well-developed and fully-realized, from the studious medical student to the aspiring artist with a secret past. Each resident of the hostel is given their own backstory, motivations and complexities. They are all potential suspects which makes the mystery impossible to solve until the end.

The plot is intricately woven, with multiple red herrings thrown in along the way to keep the viewer guessing. There is a clever and satisfying resolution that ties everything together, and as with all great mysteries, it is only when the case is solved that everything falls into place.

Overall, this first episode of Agatha Christie's Criminal Games season 2 is a compelling start to the series. It is a masterful blend of detective work, suspenseful thriller, and historical period drama. Fans of classic murder-mysteries and Agatha Christie will find a lot to enjoy here, and those new to the genre will be swept up in the intrigue and excitement of the story.