: Ross rescues a street-wise girl named Demelza from a dogfight and hires her as a kitchen maid. Their relationship eventually evolves into a marriage that defies the rigid class structures of the time. Key Themes
Set in during the late 18th century (starting in 1783), Series 1 captures a time of massive economic and social upheaval following the American Revolutionary War. Poldark Series 1
: The central tension lies in Ross's lingering feelings for Elizabeth and his growing, deep-seated love for Demelza. : Ross rescues a street-wise girl named Demelza