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

    S1 E1 - 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.

  • Episode 2: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 2

    S1 E2 - 52m 49s

    Determined to open his risky copper mine, Poldark seeks backers. Verity’s big chance leads to a showdown.

  • Episode 3: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 3

    S1 E3 - 52m 22s

    Poldark’s battle with the local gentry deepens. He faces one turning point with Elizabeth and another with Demelza.

  • Episode 4: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 4

    S1 E4 - 52m 50s

    The community awaits news of the fish harvest. Poldark’s copper mine struggles. Demelza must get used to a new way of life.

  • Episode 5: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 5

    S1 E5 - 52m 50s

    Poldark and Demelza start a family. Demelza plays matchmaker. The miners riot. And Francis takes desperate measures to recoup his losses.

  • Episode 6: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 6

    S1 E6 - 52m 51s

    A mysterious smelting company challenges the local copper barons. Poldark confronts the same cardsharp who swindled Francis.

  • Episode 7: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 7

    S1 E7 - 1h 48m

    When Verity makes her move, Poldark is blamed and events spiral out of control. An epidemic leads to tragedy. A shipwreck is both a blessing and a curse.

Extras + Features

  • Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Preview

    S1 - 30s

    The rebel of Cornwall rides again! See the new Ross Poldark, coming this June. #PoldarkPBS

  • Coming in June, 2015: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Coming in June, 2015

    S1 - 30s

    Ross Poldark rides again! Aidan Turner and Eleanor Tomlinson star in the reimagined vintage romance. Poldark premieres Sunday, June 21, at 9/8c on MASTERPIECE on PBS. #PoldarkPBS

  • Filming in Cornwall: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Filming in Cornwall

    S1 - 2m

    Series stars Aidan Turner and Eleanor Tomlinson on the series' scenic filming location. Poldark premieres Sunday, June 21, 2015 at 9/8c on MASTERPIECE on PBS. #PoldarkPBS

  • Why a New Poldark?: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Why a New Poldark?

    S1 - 2m 40s

    Stars Aidan Turner (The Hobbit) and Eleanor Tomlinson (Death Comes to Pemberley), explore the prolific themes and supportive fan base that made this MASTERPIECE production a true cult classic. See a new take on the vintage romance when Poldark premieres Sunday, June 21, at 9/8c on MASTERPIECE on PBS. #PoldarkPBS

  • Trailer: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Trailer

    S1 - 30s

    The infamous, swashbuckling hero is back! Ross Poldark returns in a new take on a beloved story. Poldark premieres Sunday, June 21 at 9/8c on MASTERPIECE on PBS. #PoldarkPBS

  • Who is Ross Poldark?: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Who is Ross Poldark?

    S1 - 2m 38s

    Series star Aidan Turner explores his character, the saintly swashbuckler Ross Poldark. Poldark premieres Sunday, June 21, 2015 at 9/8c on MASTERPIECE on PBS. #PoldarkPBS

  • Scene: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Scene

    S1 E1 - 1m 35s

    Poldark rides again! A new adaptation of the beloved romance, starring Aidan Turner, comes to MASTERPIECE on PBS Sundays, June 21-August 2, 2015, at 9/8 c. #PoldarkPBS

  • Scene: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Scene

    S1 E1 - 2m 3s

    Ross Poldark arrives home to find things very changed, in this scene from the premiere of Poldark, airing Sunday, June 21, 2015 at 9/8c on MASTERPIECE on PBS. #PoldarkPBS

  • Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Preview

    S1 E2 - 30s

    In Episode 2 of Poldark, while certain community members have their eye on Ross, he hunts an elusive vein of copper in the family mine. Episode 2 airs Sunday, June 28, 2015 at 9/8c on MASTERPIECE on PBS. #PoldarkPBS

  • Jud's Words of Wisdom: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Jud's Words of Wisdom

    S1 - 26s

    Tidn't proper! Hear some of the malevolent manservant's best quips, as seen in Poldark. Episode 2 of Poldark airs Sunday, June 28, 2015 at 9/8c. #PoldarkPBS

  • Scene: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Scene

    S1 E2 - 1m 42s

    Ross and Uncle Charles discuss the hardship facing Cornwall. Poldark, Episode 2, airs Sunday, June 28, 2015 at 9/8c on MASTERPIECE on PBS. #PoldarkPBS

Schedule

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