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Season 5 – 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 5

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Critics Consensus

Poldark's final season gives fans exactly what they want: emotionally involving period drama fueled by exceptional chemistry with just the right amount of ridiculousness.

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Viv Groskop Guardian Nov 18, 2019
In the end it was pretty great television. There was just too much of everything. Go to Full Review Alice Burton New York Magazine/Vulture Nov 18, 2019
2/5
Look. Let's be real. This finale wasn't handled well. Go to Full Review Matthew Gilbert Boston Globe Nov 15, 2019
Poldark is one of my comfort-food shows, an easy, pretty, and transporting escape to a time and place, the 18th century, where everything was simpler - or, thanks to the writers, everything seemed simpler. Go to Full Review Sarah Deen metro.co.uk Nov 18, 2019
3.5/5
It almost made up for all the half-baked villains this series. Except you, Tess, you were a joy. Go to Full Review Laura Stanley Culturess Nov 5, 2019
Whilst this wasn't perhaps Poldark's best (or, at least, most consistent) outing, the last five minutes in particular were as fitting an ending to the show as any. Go to Full Review Amanda Mullen Culturess Oct 30, 2019
We're obviously delighted to see her and Drake approach a happy ending, and Ellise Chappell and Harry Richardson have been brilliant throughout, but it does feel rushed in comparison to other storylines. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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NISH N @RT42352877 Oct 6, 2026 I came to love Poldark because it was about much more than Ross. It was the story of a family, its history, its land, its mines, and the people of Cornwall whose lives depended upon them. Instead of bringing the story home to the Poldarks, Cornwall, the mines, and the next generation, the season spent too much time introducing new characters and conflicts involving political intrigue, treason, and espionage. Tess, in particular, was an unnecessary distraction in a final season that desperately needed to resolve the stories we had already spent years caring about. That is why I found the fifth and final season so disappointing. The performances were excellent, Cornwall was breathtaking, and Poldark gave us many wonderful characters and stories. That's precisely why the ending disappointed me so much. A final season should remind us why we cared about the journey and show us what that journey ultimately meant. I wanted POLDARK , not a broken Poldark. See more Marcy B @boboooo663 Jul 21, 2026 Just needed something with some nice, juicy drama. Love a lot of the characters. Especially Dr. Enys. See more Harry K @RT11651765 Apr 16, 2026 Series 1 - 4 were amazing. Unfortunately, series 5 was an absolute let-down. Why, you ask? Because it went woke; putting people of colour on a pedestal while cutting itself off from previous meaningful characters who had more story to give. A real sour end to what was otherwise a wonderful show and glimpse in to British history. See more Swaus G @SwausGebouwen Feb 14, 2026 This season was the only one not based on the books, and that's why the storyline just seems to repeat itself each episode. I hope they pick up the series where they left off and do the last half of the books - Actors will be the right age, funnily enough. And although season 5 was crap, it can easily be ignored because it wasn't lore-breaking. See more Alba B @Albabalan Sep 2, 2024 This season5 is not part of book serial and it felt thoroughly that someone else is writing. Totally alienated form s1-4. See more Cynthia C @RT86674263 Aug 13, 2024 Awful! Went “woke”. Unfortunate. See more Read all reviews
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Sallie Aprahamian

Director

Justin Molotnikov

Director

Justin Moltnikov

Director

Aidan Turner

Ross Poldark

Eleanor Tomlinson

Demelza

Ellise Chappell

Morwenna Carne

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jul 14, 2019 The Poldarks look forward to life together in peace, but a plea from Ned Despard compels Ross to return to London; Demelza finds an opponent; George struggles after Elizabeth's death. Details Episode 2 Aired Jul 21, 2019 Demelza and the children join Ross in London, but his pursuit of Ned's vindication finds them caught in a dangerous web; George pursues his new alliance, but his lingering grief has unexpected consequences. Details Episode 3 Aired Jul 28, 2019 Hanson's presence in Cornwall raises suspicion; Geoffrey Charles and Cecily's relationship continues to blossom while her father Ralph pursues an arrangement with George. Details Episode 4 Aired Aug 4, 2019 Ross is given hope for the Despards' return; Demelza continues to help the community help itself; Dwight gains unexpected patients; Morwenna secretly slips away from the village. Details Episode 5 Aired Aug 11, 2019 Ross returns to London with the Despards and Enyses; Morwenna misses her son; Geoffrey Charles' intent to marry Cecily gets them both in trouble; George conspires against his old enemy. Details Episode 6 Aired Aug 18, 2019 Geoffrey Charles makes a plan to elope with Cecily; Ross pleads for Dwight's help in an attempt to save his friend. Details Episode 7 Aired Aug 25, 2019 Demelza discovers the French are smuggling arms into Cornwall; Ross is determined to take vengeance on Merceron and Hanson for framing Ned; Caroline puts her insecurities aside to support Kitty's battle against Merceron. Details Episode 8 Aired Aug 26, 2019 Ross and his friends must put everything on the line to save themselves and the country from enemies at home and abroad. Details

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Season Info

Director
Sallie Aprahamian, Justin Molotnikov, Justin Moltnikov
Executive Producer
Debbie Horsfield, Karen Thrussell, Damien Timmer
Screenwriter
Debbie Horsfield
Network
BBC
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Romance, Adventure, History, Drama
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Jul 14, 2019
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