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Season 3 – Poldark

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This all-new version of the vintage Masterpiece series stars Aidan Turner as Capt. Ross Poldark, a redcoat returning to Cornwall after the American Revolutionary War, only to find his father dead and his true love about to marry someone else. A Mammoth Screen production, the series is packed with action, adventure and romance. Also featured are Eleanor Tomlinson as servant Demelza, Warren Clarke as Uncle Charles, and Heida Reed as Elizabeth Chenoweth. Robin Ellis, who portrayed Ross Poldark in the original adaptation 40 years ago, appears here as Reverend Halse.
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Poldark — Season 3

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Critics Consensus

Poldark's third season proves a bracing return to form, with an effective emphasis on the soapy intrigue that makes this period drama such an addictive treat.

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Hanh Nguyen IndieWire Oct 2, 2017
B+
At its heart, Poldark is partly a soap - a swashbuckling, Cornish soap - that embraces all of its intrigue, backstabbing, power plays, and affaire de coeur. Go to Full Review Nicole Cliffe New York Magazine/Vulture Oct 2, 2017
3/5
I'll be honest: This was a fairly bloated start to the season, which is what happens when you jam two episodes into one and need to kick off all your story lines at once, but now we are ready for everything that they can throw at us. Go to Full Review Deborah Ross Daily Mail (UK) Aug 30, 2017
4/5
The honest truth? Can't wait for next year. Go to Full Review Keith Watson Metro Newspaper (UK) May 20, 2019
4/5
For while Poldark certainly has its share of soap-worthy plot lines, Debbie Horsfield's adaptation of Winston Graham's epic saga is cut from sophisticated cloth. Go to Full Review Jean Westmoore Buffalo News Oct 12, 2018
The cast is uniformly excellent. Jack Farthing is particularly fine as odious banker George Warleggan. Go to Full Review James Walton The Spectator Sep 6, 2018
Poldark is what we critics call a pile of old tosh. And yet, somehow that doesn't stop it from being undeniable if distinctly bonkers fun. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Betty B @Betty1977 Dec 17, 2025 Its more and more difficult to bare Ross's pig-headed behaviour. Arrogant, unattentive towards Demelza. Great acting throughout See more Jan 29, 2020 Depressing and dark at times, but once again the historical aspects were excellent. Poldark has always done a great job of shedding light on corruption, especially within the judicial process at all levels. The ease of corruption within this process and the huge harm to human life and dignity are much more honest and raw in this series. Touching on a deep problem within our government system, sadly, still relevant today. See more Jan 3, 2020 Poldark has everything I look for in a TV series: great characters, adventure, drama, joy, romance, inspiration, and feel good moments. The acting and the story are not exaggerated like in a soap opera. See more Sep 10, 2018 Love it. It the best show I hope they continue See more ma'ark t @RT57514104 Jan 14, 2018 Although it is beginning to become slightly repetitive, there is a bit more action to this season to keep it interesting. See more james g @RT36265828 Nov 19, 2017 I hate watch it because my wife thinks it's ok - barely. It gets worse every episode, which is kind of an achievement. See more Read all reviews
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Aidan Turner

Ross Poldark

Eleanor Tomlinson

Demelza

Caroline Blakiston

Aunt Agatha

Ellise Chappell

Morwenna Chynoweth

Beatie Edney

Prudie

Jack Farthing

George Warleggan

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jun 11, 2017 Ross and Demelza try to forget the past and rebuild their marriage, but new arrivals threaten their fragile reconciliation. Details Episode 2 Aired Jun 18, 2017 Sam and Drake provoke Trenwith and Ross' stubbornness gives George the upper hand; a naval battle leaves Dwight's fate in question. Details Episode 3 Aired Jun 25, 2017 Ross goes to France to find out about Dwight; George takes on a new role as magistrate; Morwenna and Drake become close. Details Episode 4 Aired Jul 2, 2017 George reacts harshly as the new magistrate after starving peasants raid a grain ship; Demelza and Ross get a family addition; Morwenna's suitor is not welcome; a plan to import grain foils George. Details Episode 5 Aired Jul 9, 2017 Ross takes a gamble to rescue Dwight; after Morwenna breaks up with him, Drake joins Ross' mission; George seeks a political triumph. Details Episode 6 Aired Jul 16, 2017 George sets a trap for Drake; a gift proves deadly; the experience of prison threatens Dwight's relationship with Caroline. Details Episode 7 Aired Jul 23, 2017 Whitworth tortures Morwenna; Aunt Agatha and George cross swords; Demelza has an admirer. Details Episode 8 Aired Jul 30, 2017 Morwenna gives birth and falls into despair; George triumphs but his relationship with Elizabeth falters; Ross and Demelza bare their souls. Details Episode 9 Aired Aug 6, 2017 Elizabeth turns the tables on George; Demelza and Lt. Armitage reveal their feelings; Poldark makes a vow. Details

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Season Info

Screenwriter
Debbie Horsfield
Network
BBC
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Romance, Adventure, History, Drama
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Jun 11, 2017
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