News of Ross and Demelza's marriage spreads through the community and damages Wheal Leisure's prospects as Francis and Elizabeth invite the newlyweds to spend Christmas at Trenwith. S1 E4
Francis secures a lenient sentence for a smuggler, but Ross suspects an informer; meanwhile, Elizabeth admits feelings for Ross, and Warleggan gains power. S2 E5
A bleak Christmas is in store for the Poldark's. Ross faces prison and hunts a traitor, Demelza worries over Elizabeth, and Caroline secretly saves Ross in his darkest hour. S2 E6
Ross goes on a trip to the Isles of Scilly to find Mark Daniel. While he's gone, George courts Elizabeth, Caroline urges Dwight to elope, and McNeil plans an ambush. S2 E7
Ross and Dwight face trial for smuggling. A new tin lode revives Wheal Grace, but George supports Elizabeth during her mother's illness, dealing Ross a bitter blow. S2 E8
Hurt by Ross's infidelity, Demelza defiantly attends a party alone, flirting with McNeil but stopping short. Elizabeth marries George, while Ross's mine brings hope of saving his marriage. S2 E9
Ross's mine prospers, but Demelza remains distant. Ross plans to rejoin the war, Dwight enlists too, and Warleggan's actions spark unrest before Ross reconciles with Demelza.S2 E10
Ross is on trial as Warleggan's schemes, Dwight aids Francis and grows closer to Caroline, and Warleggan still plots for the mine as Ross and Demelza plan a child. S2 E2
Ross Poldark returns from the American Revolution to rebuild his life, but his father has died, his home is in ruins, and his fiance is about to marry his wealthy cousin, Francis. S1 E1
Wheal Leisure reopens and Ross gets help to do so from Francis. He also accompanies Verity to a dance and gets into an argument George Warleggan. S1 E2
Ross Poldark returns from the American Revolution to rebuild his life, but his father has died, his home is in ruins, and his fiancÄAÓe is about to marry his wealthy cousin, Francis. S1 E1