what is poldark about

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Poldark is a British historical drama series based on Winston Graham's novels. It is set in late 18th century Cornwall and follows Ross Poldark, a British Army officer who returns home after fighting in the American War of Independence to find his father dead, the family estate in ruins, and his childhood sweetheart engaged to someone else. Ross then tries to rebuild his life and fortune, reopening a derelict copper mine, while his relationship with Demelza, a young woman he hires as a servant and later marries, forms a central part of the story. The series portrays the dramatic and tumultuous lives of Ross, Demelza, and other community members amid scandal, secrets, and social conflicts. The television adaptation aired on BBC One from 2015 to 2019, starring Aidan Turner as Ross Poldark. It beautifully captures the Cornish setting and the complex relationships among the characters through five series, adapting the first seven novels in the series. The drama features themes of love, rivalry, social change, and personal struggle during the period following the American Revolutionary War.