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Have you been following the somewhat ridiculous + somewhat dramatic + somewhat romantic period piece, Poldark, on PBS? We are officially welcoming in the final season of Poldark and instead of jumping ahead 10 years like in the novels, we are off-book which means ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN. This will be the first season of Poldark that is not based on any of Winston Graham’s novels. So we shall see how we take to it here in the States when it premieres tonight on PBS.
Some highlights from tonight’s episode:
Quotes:
“Is it never wise to get involved with Ned?”
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“You salute when you see a superior.”
“When I see one I will.”
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“He may contemplate his mistakes at leisure.”
“And you may continue to grow gold.”
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“No, I recollect well what it is to go hungry and I would not wish it on anyone which is why it is my aim to find honest work for you all.”
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“Will you not say good night to your son?”
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“There’s no catch. Why would there be?”
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“Do not our senses cry out for liberty, equality, brotherhood!”
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“By a fortunate coincidence, I arrived at the theatre to do His Majesty a service. But to be frank it’s been a tiresome disruption.”
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“It will be reckless to overplay your hand so early in our acquaintance.”
Best Poldark Scene:
Spoilers Beware!!!
After a bit of a snoozer of a first episode, in the dramatic latter part of the episode, Poldark stops an assassination attempt at the theatre tackling the man with the gun only to turn around and have a gun aimed at the small of his back. The subsequent conversation he has in a secluded box is a terrific bit of dialogue and provides the beginning of what looks like an important storyline.
Best Demelza Scene:
Demelza actually has a handful of great scenes in the first episode of Season 5, all opposite Tess (Sofia Oxenham) a new farmhand. Over the course of the episode she is able to persuade Tess that she truly has not forgotten her people and wishes to find honest work for each of them. I am really hoping theirs becomes a true friendship.
The Big “What Now?”:
Surely we’re all wondering WHO set the fire at the Poldarks’ home. Any guesses?
Where to Watch:
PBS: 29 September 2019, 9-10pm EST (Check your local listings)
Amazon Prime: You can catch up on Season 1-4 on Amazon Prime. (Season 5 will likely be available to purchase on Amazon Prime a day after each airing as has happened in the past.)
My mom friends swear by Amazon Prime and the shows available. I need to do some research to see if it would be worth it for me.
Ive never watched this series but I think I just might. It seems interesting
i’ve never seen this one but it looks like im going to love it. 🙂
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I haven’t been following the series. But sounds good. Probably need to take out time and watch these entertaining series.
Haven’t heard of this before but thanks for sharing these highlights. Sounds very intriguing!
This is interesting! I will be checking this out and watch all the series!
I haven’t seen this show yet! I really want to watch it. It seems very interesting!
I will have to check this one out! It sounds like it had a crazy season four cliffhanger too!
This is the first time I’ve hearing of this show! Dang, I’m kind of antsy to check it out now!
i have yet to watch this yet. a few of my friends watch it and love it. i’m guessing i’m going to have to start watching.
I haven’t watched this season, but I’m so excited..! I loved this series so much..!
I think this will be a memorable ending of the last episode.I am waiting for it.Thanks for sharing and remembering me!
It’s been years since I watched PBS, but I do think that I would enjoy this series. I’ll have to check it out.
I watched the first series of this but totally didnt keep up with it, must catch up for sure!
I haven’t heard of Poldark before but it sounds so good. I might have to start watching.
I haven’t watched this yet, but my mum loves this show.
Hihi…. “You salute when you see a superior.”
“When I see one I will.”
I love this scene!!!
I have yet to watch this series. I keep hearing about how good it is, though. I keep meaning to watch it, but I’ve never gotten around to it yet.
Okay, I’m not going to lie, I had to skim through this. I’m a season behind but I love this show so no spoilers!