Poldark
PBS | BBC | Release Date: June 21, 2015
CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
72
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 20 Critic Reviews
Positive:
17
Mixed:
3
Negative:
0
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The New York TimesMike HaleJun 19, 2015
Season 1 Review: Nothing stands out (including the blandly pretty cinematography and insistent music), but it’s saucier than the sum of its parts. Read full review
50
SlateWilla PaskinJun 18, 2015
Season 1 Review: Poldark has no patience for dramatic tension. It is always in a rush. It turns what should be a deliciously drawn-out love story into a fait accompli.... It is too in love with Poldark. Read full review
50
Las Vegas WeeklyJosh BellJun 17, 2015
Season 1 Review: Both the scenery and the star of Poldark look great, but the storytelling isn’t quite as effective. Read full review
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