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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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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 11/18/2019
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 11/18/2019
2/5
Look. Let's be real. This finale wasn't handled well. Go to Full Review Matthew Gilbert Boston Globe 11/15/2019
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 11/18/2019
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 11/05/2019
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 10/30/2019
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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Swaus G @SwausGebouwen Feb 14 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 09/02/2024 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 08/13/2024 Awful! Went “woke”. Unfortunate. See more Mark H @RT56061145 10/06/2023 The last season is not quite as compelling as previous seasons, but still it is pretty watchable. It's two-parts Jane Austin, one part Harlequinn Romance with a dash of the wokeri sprinkled in. The scenery and the characters are sometimes a little too pretty to be realistic (Was it always sunny in Cornwall in the late 18th century? Were all the people back then so beautiful with perfect teeth and hair? ). What's funny is that none of the characters appear to age at all over an almost 20 year period; even the family dog is just as perky as ever 20 years later. Still despite sometimes some characters appearing to be a little too good to be true or for the age, and some a little too one-note in their wickedness, it still displays some good storytelling. See more Paula T @RT71026912 01/01/2023 Loved the whole series! Aiden Turner &Eleanor Tomlinson are fabulous! If you like historical dramas you'll love this one! See more farah r @Farah 04/26/2021 The final season of Poldark was not the best in the series, but still as enjoyable as the rest. See more Read all reviews
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Aidan Turner

Ross Poldark

Eleanor Tomlinson

Demelza

Ellise Chappell

Morwenna Carne

Beatie Edney

Prudie Paynter

Jack Farthing

George Warleggan

Kerri McLean

Kitty Despard

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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