8.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Poldark (2015)
Poldark (2015)
Overview
Britain is in the grip of a chilling recession... falling wages, rising prices, civil unrest - only the bankers are smiling. It's 1783 and Ross Poldark returns from the American War of Independence to his beloved Cornwall to find his world in ruins: his father dead, the family mine long since closed, his house wrecked and his sweetheart pledged to marry his cousin. But Ross finds that hope and love can be found when you are least expecting it in the wild but beautiful Cornish landscape.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
8.0
Overview
Britain is in the grip of a chilling recession... falling wages, rising prices, civil unrest - only the bankers are smiling. It's 1783 and Ross Poldark returns from the American War of Independence to his beloved Cornwall to find his world in ruins: his father dead, the family mine long since closed, his house wrecked and his sweetheart pledged to marry his cousin. But Ross finds that hope and love can be found when you are least expecting it in the wild but beautiful Cornish landscape.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The series consistently critiques social inequality and economic exploitation, championing the rights and welfare of the working class against the oppressive actions of the wealthy elite, which aligns with progressive values of social justice.
The series features traditional casting, with the main roles filled by actors consistent with the historical setting of 18th-century Cornwall. The narrative primarily focuses on the personal and social dynamics of the era without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering on modern DEI themes.
Secondary
The series offers a nuanced portrayal of Christianity. While it critiques the hypocrisy and self-interest of the established Anglican church through characters like Reverend Halse, it also presents Methodism as a sincere and positive force for moral guidance and community support. The narrative ultimately affirms the virtues of faith and compassion, even while acknowledging human failings within religious institutions.
Poldark (2015) does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative is centered on heterosexual relationships and historical societal issues, resulting in no depiction of queer identity within the series.
Based on available information and the historical context of the series, 'Poldark' (2015) does not feature identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Therefore, there is no depiction to evaluate regarding its impact.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 2015 'Poldark' series is a faithful adaptation of Winston Graham's novels. All major characters, including Ross, Demelza, and George, retain their established genders from the source material and previous adaptations.
The 2015 adaptation of Poldark features characters who are consistently portrayed by actors of the same race as established in Winston Graham's novels and the historical setting. There are no instances where a character canonically or historically established as one race is depicted as a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.3
7.7
Critic Ratings
8.9
7.2
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