Aidan Turner stars as Ross Poldark, a redcoat who returned to Cornwall after the American Revolution to discover that his father is dead, his lands are ruined, and his true love is engaged to another. Though encouraged to pack up and make a new life elsewhere, the stubborn hero resolves to change his destiny and restore his lost fortune.

Part 8 of 9
Demelza and Ross wage bitter war. Elizabeth postpones a big event. Ross’s good deed is repaid. Lady luck pays a visit.