And also to pay people to patrol his land and shoot at anyone who might be trying to do scurrilous things like walk across it. He’s busy taking things over at Trenwith, getting rid of Francis’ portrait and creepily talking about how Geoffrey Charles will be lonely if he stays an only child too long.įor some reason, Vile George has also decided that the best way to deal with the fact that his neighbors hate him is to build a massive fence around the entirety of his property. To what is likely the vast disappointment of most viewers, Vile George Warleggan is still alive, and has not spontaneously dropped dead between last week’s episode and now. But it’s obviously also the easiest way to run away from his life, from his poor decisions and from his currently unhappy marriage. He says it’s because he thinks his regiment needs him and he’s a soldier blah blah. He informs Ross about his decision, and Ross starts thinking about whether he ought to join up again too. Demelza is unimpressed, because while she may not be poor any longer, she now knows that she’s married to a cheater, so on balance her life probably seems a lot worse.Įlsewhere, Dwight has decided to enlist in the Navy as a surgeon, since he’s heard Caroline’s about to announce her engagement and he has nothing else to live for now. Ross tries to cheer Demelza up by telling her that they’re actually making money now, instead of living on the brink of poverty. This is, of course, after everyone involved in it practically bankrupted themselves to keep it open, and several people died in the process. Finally, after what seems to be eons of strife, the mine at Wheal Grace has started to make some money. Turns Out That Money Isn’t Actually All You Need. Need more details? You can find last week’s recap here. And I debate whether I can start a petition to ban all men in Cornwall, and let the women of Poldark build their own matriarchy. (And his attitude is not helping.) Elsewhere, Elizabeth gets tired of putting her life in limbo for Ross, and marries George Warleggan. She can’t go through with it in the end, but she can’t seem to forgive Ross either. She also takes herself to a house party where she tries to commit some revenge adultery with Captain MacNeil.
For her part, Demelza has had quite enough of Ross’ awful behavior, and lets him know about it. Previously on Poldark: Ross waffles some more about his feelings for Elizabeth and Demelza. (Photo: Courtesy of Mammoth Screen for BBC and MASTERPIECE) Ross and Demelza and dramatic firelight from the local riot.