Overview
Britain is in the grip of a chilling recession... falling wages, rising prices, civil unrest - only the bankers are smiling. It's 1783 and Ross Poldark returns from the American War of Independence to his beloved Cornwall to find his world in ruins: his father dead, the family mine long since closed, his house wrecked and his sweetheart pledged to marry his cousin. But Ross finds that hope and love can be found when you are least expecting it in the wild but beautiful Cornish landscape.
Seasons & Episodes
Series 1
In 1783 Ross Poldark returns from the American War of Independence to his beloved Cornwall to find his world in ruins: his father dead, his house wrecked and his sweetheart engaged.
Series 2
The year is 1790 and there is riot and revolution in the air. Ross Poldark must fight for his freedom when George Warleggan tries to have him hanged as a revolutionary.
Series 3
It is 1794, and Ross must traverse new family, new loves and new battles, as the French Revolution casts a shadow over life in Cornwall.
Series 4
It is 1796. To defend Cornwall and those he loves from an empowered George, Ross must play the political game on a journey that takes him to the nation's capital and into new perils.
Series 5
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Cast & Crew
Aidan Turner
Ross Poldark
Eleanor Tomlinson
Demelza Poldark
Jack Farthing
George Warleggan
Beatie Edney
Prudie Paynter
Tristan Sturrock
Zacky Martin
Barley
Garrick (uncredited)
Luke Norris
Dwight Enys
Heida Reed
Elizabeth Chynoweth / Elizabeth Poldark
Gabriella Wilde
Caroline Penvenen / Caroline Enys
Pip Torrens
Cary Warleggan
Caroline Blakiston
Aunt Agatha
Ruby Bentall
Verity Blamey
Frequently Asked Questions
Britain is in the grip of a chilling recession... falling wages, rising prices, civil unrest - only the bankers are smiling. It's 1783 and Ross Poldark returns from the American...
Poldark has 5 seasons with 43 episodes.
Poldark premiered on March 8, 2015.
No, Poldark has ended. The final episode aired on August 26, 2019.
Poldark originally aired on BBC One. Check your local streaming services for availability.
Poldark was created by Debbie Horsfield.
Poldark has a rating of 7.8/10 based on user reviews.
Poldark is classified as Drama.