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Season 2

Series 2

Series 2

Season 2

Series 2

  • Air date:2016-09-04
  • User score:
    6.1
  • Number of episodes:10
The year is 1790 and there is riot and revolution in the air. Ross Poldark must fight for his freedom when George Warleggan tries to have him hanged as a revolutionary.

List of Episodes

Episode 1
S2E1
6.5

Air date: 2016-09-04

Runtime: 57 min

Ross prepares for his trial as Demelza and Elizabeth try to help his cause. George does everything in his power to harm Ross, Francis wrestles with his conscience, and Dwight clashes with an entitled heiress, Caroline Penvenen.

Episode 2
S2E2
6.2

Air date: 2016-09-11

Runtime: 55 min

As the election leads to rioting, Elizabeth goes to Bodmin herself. Demelza tries to influence the case by making a personal appeal to the judge, but George has a number of tricks up his sleeve as the day of the trial arrives.

Episode 3
S2E3
6.2

Air date: 2016-09-18

Runtime: 58 min

Ross and Demelza face financial ruin, and George plans revenge on Jud. Francis, meanwhile, tries to rebuild his life and extends an invitation to Ross and Demelza.

Episode 4
S2E4
6.2

Air date: 2016-09-25

Runtime: 56 min

Needing money to open a mine free of George's influence, Ross strikes a deal with a local smuggler. Dwight, meanwhile, tries to diagnose an epidemic and receives help from an anonymous benefactor.

Episode 5
S2E5
6.5

Air date: 2016-10-02

Runtime: 57 min

An informant in the smuggling ring poses a serious threat to all, and George buys Ross's debt to finally crush him. Meanwhile, Caroline returns to Cornwall to make an announcement, but it is Elizabeth who reveals a great secret.

Episode 6
S2E6
6.5

Air date: 2016-10-09

Runtime: 57 min

Ross tries to help Francis's family financially, but George calls in Ross's debt. Demelza toils loyally to protect all at Nampara, and Dwight and Caroline continue to meet in secret.

Episode 7
S2E7
6.0

Air date: 2016-10-16

Runtime: 57 min

Ross joins a smuggling trip in the Isles of Scilly in order to meet Mark Daniel but, in his absence, George moves in on Elizabeth. Caroline convinces Dwight they must elope for a new life in Bath, and Captain McNeil plans to ambush the smugglers on their return.

Episode 8
S2E8
6.0

Air date: 2016-10-23

Runtime: 58 min

Ross and Dwight stand trial for their part in the smuggling. A new tin lode gives Ross renewed hope in Wheal Grace, but it is George who is there for Elizabeth when her mother falls ill and deals Ross a bitter blow.

Episode 9
S2E9
4.8

Air date: 2016-10-30

Runtime: 57 min

Ross closes Wheal Grace for good. With Elizabeth wrestling with a life-changing decision, Demelza's world has been turned upside down. How will harmony be restored?

Episode 10
S2E10
6.0

Air date: 2016-11-06

Runtime: 59 min

Dwight enlists in the navy to forget Caroline, and Demelza visits Verity to spend some time apart from Ross. While Ross considers rejoining his regiment, Elizabeth and George settle into married life, but George's plans provoke the locals to riot.

Top Cast

Aidan Turner

Aidan Turner

Ross Poldark

Heida Reed

Heida Reed

Elizabeth Poldark

Eleanor Tomlinson

Eleanor Tomlinson

Demelza Poldark

Kyle Soller

Kyle Soller

Francis Poldark

Jack Farthing

Jack Farthing

George Warleggan

Ruby Bentall

Ruby Bentall

Verity Blamey

Luke Norris

Luke Norris

Dwight Enys

Beatie Edney

Beatie Edney

Prudie Paynter

Gabriella Wilde

Gabriella Wilde

Caroline Penvenen

Tristan Sturrock

Tristan Sturrock

Zacky Martin

John Hollingworth

John Hollingworth

Captain Henshawe

Caroline Blakiston

Caroline Blakiston

Aunt Agatha

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