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The Worst Episodes of Poldark

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Worst episode
S5E8 Episode 8
7.4498 votes
Best episode
S1E4 Episode 4
8.81,054 votes
Top season
Season 2
8.4avg
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1d 16h
43 episodes
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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Poldark Season 5 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    7.4/10(498 votes)

    S5:E8

    With the fate of his nation in the balance, Ross must gamble everything to protect his country and those he loves.

    Director:Sallie Aprahamian
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Poldark Season 5 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.6/10(513 votes)

    S5:E1

    The Poldarks look forward to life together in peace, but a plea from his old army colonel, Ned Despard, compels Ross to the capital. Arriving in London, he finds a city gripped with paranoia, and is determined to save Ned from the conspiracy that imprisoned him.

    Director:Sallie Aprahamian
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Poldark Season 5 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.6/10(396 votes)

    S5:E2

    As George expands his power through a shady alliance, the Poldarks become caught in a deadly web.

    Director:Sallie Aprahamian
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Poldark Season 5 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    7.6/10(368 votes)

    S5:E7

    Ross discovers a French plot, and George finds himself at the mercy of Joseph and Ralph.

    Director:Sallie Aprahamian
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Poldark Season 5 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.7/10(370 votes)

    S5:E5

    George’s cabal moves to ruin the Poldarks, and Morwenna wrestles with a heavy decision.

    Director:Justin Molotnikov
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Poldark Season 5 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.8/10(363 votes)

    S5:E4

    Ralph seeks to ruin Ned as rebellion stirs and the Poldarks are trapped in the middle.

    Director:Justin Molotnikov
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Poldark Season 5 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.9/10(391 votes)

    S5:E3

    Ross's tenacity in helping Ned bears fruit, but not without cost. Hanson’s presence in Cornwall raises suspicion and as Demelza wrestles with how best to equip the community to look after itself, Morwenna lends herself to the cause and finds new hope.

    Director:Sallie Aprahamian
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Poldark Season 5 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    7.9/10(380 votes)

    S5:E6

    Ross fights for Ned’s life as Demelza uncovers betrayal and the young lovers take flight for a future together.

    Director:Justin Molotnikov
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Poldark Season 4 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    8.0/10(430 votes)

    S4:E3

    Ross faces the challenge of Parliament and the Warleggans refuse to accept defeat. In Cornwall, Demelza contends with a failing mine and fixing Drake's broken heart. Dwight and Caroline welcome a baby daughter. Ossie meanwhile tends to a dying parishioner and George hosts an extravagant party at Trenwith.

    Director:Joss Agnew
    Writer:Debbie Horsfield

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  10. Poldark Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    8.1/10(1264 votes)

    S1:E1

    Cornwall, 1783. Ross Poldark returns from the battlefield to find his father dead.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Poldark Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    8.1/10(818 votes)

    S1:E6

    With Jim gravely ill in jail, Ross and Dwight launch a desperate mission to save him.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Poldark Season 3 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    8.1/10(477 votes)

    S3:E3

    Ross is ordered to leave Roscoff under threat of execution. He travels with Tholly to meet his contact in France, but finds information about Dwight's fate comes at a high price. Sam leads a congregation of methodists in protest outside the church - only to face broken promises from George, who revokes their lease on the meeting house, which leads them to turn to Elizabeth for help. Geoffrey Charles has some words of advice for Drake, who has shared a moment of intimacy on the beach with Morwenna.

    Director:Stephen Woolfenden
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Poldark Season 4 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    8.1/10(410 votes)

    S4:E6

    After it is revealed that Nathaniel Pearce embezzled Pascoe’s client’s funds, the Warleggans take action. In London, Ross finds Geoffrey Charles led astray by Adderley. Sam convinces Drake to return from exile following his abandonment of Rosina and Morwenna’s subsequent rejection and Morwenna reveals some news. Dwight meanwhile helps in the development of Truro’s infirmary.

    Director:Brian Kelly
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Poldark Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    8.2/10(859 votes)

    S1:E5

    Demelza gives birth. Ross welcomes old friend Dr Dwight Enys to Cornwall.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Poldark Season 1 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    8.2/10(805 votes)

    S1:E7

    Francis wrongly blames Ross for helping Verity elope with Andrew Blamey.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Poldark Season 2 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    8.2/10(585 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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  17. Poldark Season 2 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    8.2/10(560 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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  18. Poldark Season 4 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    8.2/10(521 votes)

    S4:E1

    As the Poldarks look to rebuild their marriage and the Enyses to increase their family, Cornwall struggles under the Warleggans, whose power threatens all they hold dear.

    Director:Joss Agnew
    Writer:Debbie Horsfield

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  19. Poldark Season 3 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    8.2/10(482 votes)

    S3:E2

    Sam and Drake provoke Trentishoe and Ross's stubbornness gives George the upper hand. Meanwhile, a great naval battle leaves Dwight's fate in question.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Poldark Season 3 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    8.2/10(473 votes)

    S3:E4

    George proves merciless as the new magistrate, and Clowance is christened. Ross discovers the means to both help Dwight and combat Cornwall's famine.

    Director:Stephen Woolfenden
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Poldark Season 4 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    8.2/10(448 votes)

    S4:E2

    The Poldarks determine to get their relationship on track and the Enyses announce they're expecting a baby. Hugh's worsening health threatens his chance to stand in the election, and the prospect of him remaining in Cornwall adds pressure to the Poldarks' fragile marriage. At the Sawle Feast, Tom Harry challenges Sam to a wrestling match. When Emma offers herself as the prize, Sam accepts.

    Director:Joss Agnew
    Writer:Debbie Horsfield

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  22. Poldark Season 4 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    8.2/10(425 votes)

    S4:E4

    Ross is reunited with his family at home, but tragedy strikes in Cornwall. Dwight tells Caroline some devastating news about Sarah. Ossie is seen visiting Rowella by her husband Arthur, who grows suspicious. Emma returns to give Sam her answer, whilst Drake is persuaded into courting Rosina.

    Director:Brian Kelly
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Poldark Season 4 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    8.2/10(424 votes)

    S4:E5

    George increases the strain on the struggling poor, driving Ross to make a risky gambit. The adversity the Poldarks face, however, may not be confined to Cornwall alone.

    Director:Brian Kelly
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Poldark Season 3 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    8.3/10(464 votes)

    S3:E8

    Ross is adamant George will lose in the election and determines to get a headstone made for Agatha's grave, something Trenwith has neglected. George, meanwhile, questions Dwight over Valentine's legitimacy and - paranoid and jealous - shuts himself to Elizabeth, as Rowella begins to seduce Osborne Whitworth and Demelza receives tokens of Hugh's affection. Sam continues to pine after Emma, as Dwight instructs Osborne to forego intercourse with Morwenna and Cary informs Lord Falmouth that the Warleggans will be opposing Falmouth in the election. Ross returns from his mine to discover Hugh Armitage at Nampara with Demelza - and this time Hugh's attention does not go unnoticed..

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Poldark Season 3 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    8.3/10(480 votes)

    S3:E6

    Drake finds himself in the Warleggans' firing line as George moves to secure his connection to the nobility, and Ross provides some local aid.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Episode 8" is the worst rated episode of Poldark. It scored 7.4/10 from 498 votes. Directed by Sallie Aprahamian and written by Unknown, it aired on August 26, 2019. This episode scored 0.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Episode 1".

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