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Poldark
Season 1, Episode 1
Season 1
Episode 1
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.
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52:41
War is a temptation. Caroline and Dwight reunite; will Ross and Demelza?
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53:02
Demelza and Ross are at war, luck and temptation come in to play.
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53:02
Ross plays the game and George is on the brink of success. Viewer discretion advised.
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53:02
A fugitive points the way to riches, plans are hatched and others are foiled
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53:02
While Ross is doing favors for Elizabeth, a mysterious benefactor surfaces.
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53:02
Poldark may be out-maneuvered, Caroline makes a choice, and Francis goes missing.
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53:02
Offers are made and risks are taken. Verity reappears.
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53:02
George tries plan B against Ross, and Demelza breaks difficult news.
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1:53:02
The ever-resilient Demelza tries to save Poldark from the gallows.
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1:48:35
Witness how Verity's move causes a series of events.
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52:51
See what happens when Poldark confronts the cardsharp who swindled Francis.
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52:50
Learn what desperate measures Francis takes to recoup his losses.