Poldark

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Season 1
  • Network: PBS , BBC
  • Series Premiere Date: Jun 21, 2015
Season #: 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 42 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 42
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 42
  3. Negative: 5 out of 42
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  1. Knighthawk81
    Jun 23, 2015
    6
    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 central character and the way the pilot ended.
  2. agagil
    Jun 22, 2015
    2
    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.
  3. tdwillis
    Jul 26, 2017
    8
    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 rolled into each episode for a fun ride. The cinematography and acting are superbly done and the charactersI'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
  4. Allanbaxter
    Oct 5, 2018
    10
    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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#84 Best TV Season of 2015
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#76 Most Shared TV Season of 2015

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Metascore
72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Keith Uhlich
    Jun 22, 2015
    80
    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.
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  2. Philadelphia Inquirer
    Reviewed by: Tirdad Derakhshani
    Jun 22, 2015
    70
    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.
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  3. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
    Reviewed by: Rob Owen
    Jun 22, 2015
    70
    An enjoyable mix of romance, period adventure and serialized plot turns, Poldark proves an entertaining, 18th-century summer soap.
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