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Poldark

1975·Show
29Episodes in2Seasons
80
GreatGoodWatch score

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High energy, immersive world, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense and spectacular

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Spectacle7
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Deeply romantic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Romance9
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Pathos7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

History, family, and class and money

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion10
  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Rewatchability8

Craft

Standout performances, storytelling, and characters

  • Acting9
  • Narrative Structure9
  • Character Depth9

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Poldark is a television drama based on Winston Graham's novels of the same title. It was first transmitted on BBC Two across two seasons between 1975 and 1977. The adaptation covered all seven novels (of the eventual twelve) published up to the time. In late 18th-century Cornwall, Ross Poldark loses his fiancée, well-bred beauty Elizabeth, to his cousin Francis. He ends up marrying his servant, Demelza Carne, but his passion for Elizabeth simmers on for years. Meanwhile, he strives to make his derelict copper mines a success. Life is hard, smuggling is rife, and Ross finds himself taking the side of the underclass against the ruthless behaviour of his enemies, the greedy Warleggan clan.
Classic Period DramaRomantic RivalryHistorical Cornish SettingCharacter-DrivenSocial Class ConflictsAdaptation FidelityEnduring Love StoryRural LifeEmotional DepthHuman Resilience

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Poldark

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Where can I stream Poldark legally?

Poldark is included with a subscription to Spectrum On Demand in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Poldark worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 8.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 80%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Poldark rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How many seasons does Poldark have?

2 seasons

It has 2 seasons with 29 episodes of about 50 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on Poldark?

Critics80
Audiences88

Not quite. Audiences rate Poldark higher (88) than critics (80). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

When did Poldark air?

It ran from 1975 to 1977 and has ended.

What language is Poldark in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Poldark?

6ATCACHDELIUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Poldark in 6 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Poldark use?

Siblings in CrimeArranged MarriageAnd the Adventure ContinuesLaw of Inverse PaternityScarpia UltimatumShe Cleans Up NicelyAge LiftDid Not Get the GirlNaming ConventionsHope SpotNon-Idle RichAdaptational Consentand 104 more

TV Tropes lists 116 storytelling tropes for Poldark, including Siblings in Crime, Arranged Marriage, And the Adventure Continues.