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| Image from Poldark, streamed via iFlix |
Writer: Debbie Horsfield
Original Air Date: September 18, 2016
This episode covered much ground, from Ross's financial troubles to movement in the romance between Dr. Enys and Caroline, to Francis's new found love for life and work --- and it is galling me a little that the common thread here is evil George Warleggan. George continued trying to weasel his way into Wheal Leisure by buying up stockholder shares. He found he had already lost the friendship of Trenwith; Elizabeth backed her husband when Francis decided he was no longer buddies with George. George was at the Penvenen party when a mildly ill Caroline insisted on sending for Dr. Enys. Evil George's presence was near constant, his fear of Ross, needled by his investment proxy, manifesting in his desire to learn how to defend himself. I did enjoy him snap at the comical Unwin Trevaunance, who was too busy thinking of ways to spend Caroline's money and not at all aware that not only did she despise him, she had fallen for someone else.
It was also evil George who was behind the attack on Jud, though George was later furious when it appeared that Ross's manservant had died. It also heightened George's fear that Ross would come for him. The one move that Ross made to counter George was to finally make his peace with Francis. Ross was aware that the break between the Poldarks could only be good for the ambitious, power hungry Warleggan.
Francis had changed; everyone could see that. It was as though he had a new found energy to face life, and had discovered the joy that came with outdoor work. He no longer allowed his pride to separate him from his workers. The tenants were even invited inside Trenwith, much to the chagrin of Elizabeth's mother, who did not think this openness would save them should the tenants follow the example of the people of France.
There was much less divide between Ross, Demelza, and the people who work for them. Ross, who buried himself at work following his release from prison, finally confessed to Demelza that they needed to raise the interest of his 1000 pound loan from a year before --- 400 pounds, a massive sum. Together, they gathered their possessions and sold them in the market, and managed to raise the money.
It was a demonstration of how well they worked together, hos fortunate Ross had been to have such a wife. Yet Ross's eyes still strayed toward Elizabeth whilst at Trenwith. Jud was not the only one thought dead who came back to life in this episode. There was a part of Ross that still yearned for Elizabeth, and it broke Demelza's heart to be so close when the two former lovers danced perilously close to the fire of those yesteryears.
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This episode covered much ground, from Ross's financial troubles to movement in the romance between Dr. Enys and Caroline, to Francis's new found love for life and work --- and it is galling me a little that the common thread here is evil George Warleggan. George continued trying to weasel his way into Wheal Leisure by buying up stockholder shares. He found he had already lost the friendship of Trenwith; Elizabeth backed her husband when Francis decided he was no longer buddies with George. George was at the Penvenen party when a mildly ill Caroline insisted on sending for Dr. Enys. Evil George's presence was near constant, his fear of Ross, needled by his investment proxy, manifesting in his desire to learn how to defend himself. I did enjoy him snap at the comical Unwin Trevaunance, who was too busy thinking of ways to spend Caroline's money and not at all aware that not only did she despise him, she had fallen for someone else.
It was also evil George who was behind the attack on Jud, though George was later furious when it appeared that Ross's manservant had died. It also heightened George's fear that Ross would come for him. The one move that Ross made to counter George was to finally make his peace with Francis. Ross was aware that the break between the Poldarks could only be good for the ambitious, power hungry Warleggan.
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| Image from Poldark, streamed via iFlix |
There was much less divide between Ross, Demelza, and the people who work for them. Ross, who buried himself at work following his release from prison, finally confessed to Demelza that they needed to raise the interest of his 1000 pound loan from a year before --- 400 pounds, a massive sum. Together, they gathered their possessions and sold them in the market, and managed to raise the money.
It was a demonstration of how well they worked together, hos fortunate Ross had been to have such a wife. Yet Ross's eyes still strayed toward Elizabeth whilst at Trenwith. Jud was not the only one thought dead who came back to life in this episode. There was a part of Ross that still yearned for Elizabeth, and it broke Demelza's heart to be so close when the two former lovers danced perilously close to the fire of those yesteryears.
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| Image from Poldark, streamed via iFlix |
■ Caroline's snobbery slipped out when she commented to Dr. Enys on the humiliation of Ross, and to a lesser extent, Demelza, as they were forced to sell their belongings.
■ I like doctors who chop wood too, Caroline.
■ Caroline was not truly ill; she had a fish bone stuck in her throat. Those were some very well bred heart eyes she was giving Dr. Enys after he examined her.
■ Even Ross noticed Dr. Enys looked happy when he returned to Trenwith from his visit to the Penvenens.
■ Demelza had two men interested in her in this episode, Captain McNeil and Sir Hugh, who behaved in a boorish manner toward her.
■ I like doctors who chop wood too, Caroline.
■ Caroline was not truly ill; she had a fish bone stuck in her throat. Those were some very well bred heart eyes she was giving Dr. Enys after he examined her.
■ Even Ross noticed Dr. Enys looked happy when he returned to Trenwith from his visit to the Penvenens.
■ Demelza had two men interested in her in this episode, Captain McNeil and Sir Hugh, who behaved in a boorish manner toward her.
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