A Quick Guide to Where We Left Everyone Before 'Poldark' Season 5 Begins
Like most period shows on PBS, Poldark is a world viewers escape to on Sunday nights. There are the gorgeous vistas of Cornwall and the stunning cliffs overlooking the sea. It's a simpler time before technology, where candles and fires are the light and heat, and silk stockings are the gift of choice. So in this time of Trump and Brexit, when all viewers want to do is never see another thing about Congress or Parliament, Poldark Season 4 decided to focus in on politics.
The political nature of Season 4, and Ross' choice to take up being an MP in London is taken directly from the books (unlike some upcoming seasons of the series I could mention). And I suppose watching the poor and starving people of Ross' district riot over bread is a little more realistic than the "happy peasants frolicking" scenes from earlier seasons. But it's also a reminder this could be England very soon, especially if a No Deal Brexit comes to pass on Oct. 31. Hey, at least it reminds Ross he's supposed to be going to Parliament and doing something about it -- the food shortage, that is, not Brexit. (On the other hand, shirtless Aidan Turner yelling about Brexit? It would kill in the ratings.)
