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The Best Episodes of Poldark Season 2

Every episode of Poldark Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Poldark Season 2!

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Britain is in the grip of a chilling recession... falling wages, rising prices, civil unrest - only the bankers are smiling. It's 1783 and Ross Poldark returns from the American War of Independence to his

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Poldark Season 2 Episode 10 - Episode 10
    8.8/10(598 votes)

    S2:E10

    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.

    Director:Richard Senior
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Poldark Season 2 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    8.6/10(653 votes)

    S2:E2

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Poldark Season 2 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    8.6/10(597 votes)

    S2:E5

    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.

    Director:Charles Palmer
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Poldark Season 2 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    8.4/10(587 votes)

    S2:E4

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Poldark Season 2 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    8.4/10(543 votes)

    S2:E7

    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.

    Director:Charles Palmer
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Poldark Season 2 Episode 9 - Episode 9
    8.4/10(533 votes)

    S2:E9

    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?

    Director:Richard Senior
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Poldark Season 2 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    8.3/10(712 votes)

    S2:E1

    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.

    Director:William Sinclair
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Poldark Season 2 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    8.3/10(605 votes)

    S2:E8

    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.

    Director:Charles Palmer
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Poldark Season 2 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    8.2/10(583 votes)

    S2:E3

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Poldark Season 2 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    8.2/10(559 votes)

    S2:E6

    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.

    Director:Charles Palmer
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"Episode 10" is the best rated episode of "Poldark" season 2. It scored 8.8/10 based on 598 votes. Directed by Richard Senior and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/6/2016. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 2".