Poldark: Season 1

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PBS | BBC | Season Premiere Date: June 21, 2015

Starring: Phil Davis, Ruby Bentall, Aidan Turner

Summary: First adapted for the BBC/Masterpiece Theatre in 1975-77, the new adaptation of the novels by Winston Graham sees Captain Ross Poldark (Aidan Turner) returning to Cornwall in 1783 after spending three years in the army fighting in the American War for Independence, only to find his father dead, the woman (Heida Reed) he loved engaged toFirst adapted for the BBC/Masterpiece Theatre in 1975-77, the new adaptation of the novels by Winston Graham sees Captain Ross Poldark (Aidan Turner) returning to Cornwall in 1783 after spending three years in the army fighting in the American War for Independence, only to find his father dead, the woman (Heida Reed) he loved engaged to another, and his estate in dire straits. He rescues a young woman (Eleanor Tomlinson) from a beating and hires her as his maid as he seeks to turn his fortunes around.… Expand

Creator: Debbie Horsfield

Genre(s): Drama

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E8. Episode 8
Air Date: April 26, 2015
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S1:E7. Episode 7
Air Date: April 19, 2015
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S1:E6. Episode 6
Air Date: April 12, 2015

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Critic Reviews

Nina Terrero

Jun 15, 2015

The series is impeccably produced, but the real draw is Turner. [19 Jun 2015, p.58]

Kristi Turnquist

Jun 19, 2015

Poldark is juicy, romantic, melodramatic storytelling at its most enjoyable. Read full review

Keith Uhlich

Jun 22, 2015

The sheer blissful goofiness of [Poldark and Demelza's] burgeoning romance (with swelling music, furtive glances, and Harlequin romance novel compositions) encapsulates the pleasures of the series as a whole. This is trash done ecstatically well. Read full review

Matthew Gilbert

Jun 18, 2015

[Aidan Turner] strips Poldark’s Henry Higgins-like tendencies of any potentially unseemly qualities, which helps to make him easy to root for. Like everything else in Poldark, he’s old-fashioned and winning. Read full review

Tirdad Derakhshani

Jun 22, 2015

Poldark doesn't rise to the dramatic heights of Downton Abbey. And though it sometimes takes itself too seriously, it is an eminently watchable yarn. Read full review

Rob Owen

Jun 22, 2015

An enjoyable mix of romance, period adventure and serialized plot turns, Poldark proves an entertaining, 18th-century summer soap. Read full review

Josh Bell

Jun 17, 2015

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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Allanbaxter

Oct 5, 2018

We have watched 3 seasons of Poldark and love this show. It's a great show for curling up on cold nights. The storyline keeps you on the edge of your couch. Combine that with great acting and you have one heck of a series on your hands. I suggest you give it a try.

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tdwillis

Jul 26, 2017

I'm into the second season, and it is getting the feel of a 18th century soap opera. I suppose that isn't necessarily a bad thing as it is indicative of a very fast pace with a good amount of turmoil and multi plots happening in each episode. Romance, adventure, drama, and comedy are rolledI'm into the second season, and it is getting the feel of a 18th century soap opera. I suppose that isn't necessarily a bad thing as it is indicative of a very fast pace with a good amount of turmoil and multi plots happening in each episode. Romance, adventure, drama, and comedy are rolled into each episode for a fun ride. The cinematography and acting are superbly done and the characters are easy to like or dislike. The setting and costumes appear to be time appropriate (which has been interesting to notice as a side note). Sound and score well done. Camera work and editing top notch. I am entertained enough, at season two, to go back for more.… Expand

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Knighthawk81

Jun 23, 2015

This is an interesting period piece about a British man who fought in the Revolutionary War, survived, and returned home to find his father dead, his family home in ruins, and his girl betrothed to his cousin. The pilot had a nice, moody vibe. I liked the work to build up the centralThis is an interesting period piece about a British man who fought in the Revolutionary War, survived, and returned home to find his father dead, his family home in ruins, and his girl betrothed to his cousin. The pilot had a nice, moody vibe. I liked the work to build up the central character and the way the pilot ended.… Expand

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agagil

Jun 22, 2015

It's basically a soap opera based in the late 18th century. The problem is that the characters aren't that interesting. This is not Downton Abbey or anything even close to that level and scale. Not every thing that comes out of the British Isles is worth the effort.

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Seasons & Episodes

72

Series Overview
Season 5

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- Season 5 Overview
  Air Date: September 29, 2019
Season 4

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- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: June 10, 2018
Season 3

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- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: June 11, 2017
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: September 25, 2016
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: June 21, 2015
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  S1:E8. Episode 8
  Air Date: April 26, 2015
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  S1:E7. Episode 7
  Air Date: April 19, 2015
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  S1:E6. Episode 6
  Air Date: April 12, 2015
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  S1:E5. Episode 5
  Air Date: April 5, 2015
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  S1:E4. Episode 4
  Air Date: March 29, 2015
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  S1:E3. Episode 3
  Air Date: March 22, 2015
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  S1:E2. Episode 2
  Air Date: March 15, 2015
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  S1:E1. Episode 1
  Air Date: March 8, 2015