Drama

Poldark

Aidan Turner (The Hobbit) stars as Ross Poldark, a dashing redcoat who returns to Cornwall after battle to discover that his father is dead, his lands are ruined, and his true love is engaged to another. Can Poldark change his destiny, restore his lost fortune, and reclaim his sweetheart?

Episode 1

52m 51s

After fighting for England in the American Revolution, Poldark returns home to Cornwall and finds wrenching change. He loses one close friend and gains another.

Episodes

  • Episode 1: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 1

    S5 E1 - 53m 6s

    A plea for help from Ross’ old Army Colonel, Ned Despard, disturbs the Poldarks’ newfound peace. Demelza manages their affairs in Cornwall but encounters a new opponent. George struggles to engage with the world after Elizabeth’s death.

  • Episode 2: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 2

    S5 E2 - 53m 5s

    Demelza and the children join Ross in London, but his dogged pursuit to help Ned finds them caught in a dangerous web. George’s lingering grief has unexpected consequences, while Dwight’s expertise and honorable intentions place him and his friends on shaky ground.

  • Episode 3: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 3

    S5 E3 - 53m 6s

    Ross’ mission to help Ned bears fruit, but not without cost. Demelza wrestles with how best to help the community, and Morwenna finds hope. A new relationship continues to blossom, while George’s sanity continues to deteriorate.

  • Episode 4: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 4

    S5 E4 - 53m 5s

    Ross receives hopeful news and Dwight gains unexpected patients. Morwenna keeps a secret from Drake, and Geoffrey Charles and Cecily discover the devastating truth of Ralph and Cary’s plan.

  • Episode 5: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 5

    S5 E5 - 53m 5s

    Ross returns to London in the hope of securing his friends’ passage home and Drake takes a bold risk to help Morwenna. Geoffrey Charles and Cecily find themselves in trouble, while George and his allies hatch a plan to destroy their opposition for good.

  • Episode 6: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 6

    S5 E6 - 53m 5s

    Geoffrey Charles and Cecily form a desperate plan and Demelza makes a shocking discovery at the mine. With Ned’s trial looming heavy, Ross pleads for Dwight’s help.

  • Episode 7: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 7

    S5 E7 - 53m 6s

    Ross seeks vengeance in London, while Demelza discovers the identities of the smugglers. Caroline puts her insecurities aside to help a friend, drawing perilous attention to herself in turn.

  • Episode 8: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 8

    S5 E8 - 52m 45s

    Several months have passed. With their lives on the line, Ross and his friends must launch their most daring plan yet, to save themselves and the country from enemies both at home and abroad.

Extras + Features

  • Scene: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Scene

    S5 E5 - 1m 8s

    Pascoe informs Demelza of a new way to pay her employees, but she worries how they'll all take the news.

  • The Cast on Cornwall: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The Cast on Cornwall

    S5 E5 - 2m 54s

    The cast reminisce on their years filming in Cornwall, and reveal what they'll miss most about the scenic home of Poldark.

  • Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Preview

    S5 E6 - 28s

    Geoffrey Charles and Cecily form a desperate plan and Demelza makes a shocking discovery at the mine. With Ned’s trial looming heavy, Ross pleads for Dwight’s help.

  • Scene: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Scene

    S5 E6 - 1m 47s

    Ross tries to keep the hope alive for Ned - and Kitty - as Ned's trial nears ever closer.

  • Cecily & Geoffrey Charles: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Cecily & Geoffrey Charles

    S5 E7 - 2m 27s

    You never forget your first love. The stars delve into the whirlwind young love story between Cecily and Geoffrey Charles.

  • Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Preview

    S5 E7 - 28s

    Ross seeks vengeance in London, while Demelza discovers the identities of the smugglers. Caroline puts her insecurities aside to help a friend, drawing perilous attention to herself in turn.

  • Scene: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Scene

    S5 E7 - 53s

    George, Cary and Valentine react to the news that Ross is now missing and what that means for them.

  • Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Preview

    S5 E8 - 28s

    Several months have passed. With their lives on the line, Ross and his friends must launch their most daring plan yet, to save themselves and the country from enemies both at home and abroad.

  • Scene: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Scene

    S5 E8 - 1m 43s

    Ross runs into Merceron, Hanson and George while out in Cornwall, and tempers clash.

Schedule

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