In Cornwall, 1783, Ross Poldark returns from the battlefield to find his father dead, his estate in ruins, and his sweetheart Elizabeth engaged to his cousin.
Ross tries to raise funds to reopen his mine, but Verity's relationship with Captain Andrew Blamey drives a rift between the two Poldark families.
Ross celebrates the opening of Wheal Leisure, as rumours spread of a scandalous relationship between him and Demelza.
News of Ross and Demelza's marriage spreads through the community, damaging Wheal Leisure's prospects. Demelza is filled with anxiety when Francis and Elizabeth invite the newlyweds to spend Christmas at Trenwith.
Demelza gives birth, and resolves to help Verity reconcile with Captain Blamey; Ross welcomes old friend Dr. Dwight Enys to Cornwall; Francis tries to recoup his losses.
With Jim gravely ill in Bodmin jail, Ross and Dwight launch a desperate mission to save him. Demelza is excited to attend a grand ball held by George who is determined to ruin Ross and his smelting company.
Aidan Turner
Ross Poldark
Eleanor Tomlinson
Demelza Poldark
Heida Reed
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Gabriella Wilde
Caroline Enys
Jack Farthing
George Warleggan