Despite being a very dark story, the series does contain a few awesome moments. Most of them are villainous examples.
Moments pages are Spoilers Off. You Have Been Warned.
- After Philip Lombard freely admits his guilt, the others are understandably appalled. When Emily and Macarthur both call him a horrible person, Lombard gives Emily a short Shut Up, Hannibal! lecture, before delivering one of the series' most iconic lines.Lombard: So either I'm embellishing a story for shocking effect, or I'm the only one telling the truth in a room full of liars.
- Made even more awesome in hindsight, when we learn that he was the only honest one!
- John Macarthur arguably gets a tragic one. Like in the book, he figures out what is happening and unlike the rest of the guests, he doesn't panic about it or rush around waiting for help that will never come. Instead, he accepts the inevitable and waits for the end.
- Edward Seton, Wargrave's alleged victim's role is expanded here, which in turn leads to a small one. He was the only character in the entire story to realize what Wargrave was.
- The only heroic example on this list is Hugo Hamilton's short "The Reason You Suck" Speech to Vera following the enquiry into Cyril's death. He makes it very clear to her that he knows she is lying and reveals how he figured it out. Although forced to admit that he can't prove she murdered his nephew so that he could inherit, Hugo, makes it clear that if he could, he would see her hang. He then leaves Vera without a job or boyfriend! After watching the episode a second time, you can even see when Hugo started to suspect her. It was during his visit to Vera in the hospital. Whilst they were talking Vera unintentionally let her greed shine through and showed little concern for Cyril.
- Last but not least is how U.N. Owen, i.e. Wargrave, handled his last victim, Vera Claythorne. After revealing his identity, the Judge calmly confesses all to her, whilst she is hanging from the ceiling by a noose. Wargrave then delivers a short triumphant speech, only for Vera to tell him that his plan will not work as there are no bullets left in the gun for him to kill himself with. She then tries to talk him down, saying that they can cover up the crime and trick the authorities. Wargrave's response? Pull the chair out from under her and leave Vera to face her justice. Before leaving however, Wargrave takes one of Lombard's bullets out of his pocket, revealing that he was toying with her. His last words say it all:Wargave: You forgot the one that shot me!
