Poldark: Season 5
Season 5 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Poldark Season 4.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 5 Progress Shield
Episode 1
Jul 14, 2019
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 wit
Episode 2
Jul 21, 2019
As George expands his power through a shady alliance, the Poldarks become caught in a deadly web.
Episode 3
Jul 28, 2019
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 loo
Episode 4
Aug 4, 2019
Ralph seeks to ruin Ned as rebellion stirs and the Poldarks are trapped in the middle.
Episode 5
Aug 11, 2019
George’s cabal moves to ruin the Poldarks, and Morwenna wrestles with a heavy decision.
Episode 6
Aug 18, 2019
Ross fights for Ned’s life as Demelza uncovers betrayal and the young lovers take flight for a future together.
Episode 7
Aug 25, 2019
Ross discovers a French plot, and George finds himself at the mercy of Joseph and Ralph.
Episode 8
Aug 26, 2019
With the fate of his nation in the balance, Ross must gamble everything to protect his country and those he loves.