Poldark is a British historical drama series set in the late 18th century. The story revolves around Ross Poldark, a British Army officer who returns to his home in Cornwall after the American Revolutionary War. Upon his return, Ross finds his father dead, his estate in ruins, and his former love interest engaged to his cousin. Determined to rebuild his life, Ross sets out to revive his family's mining business and navigate the complexities of love and class in a changing society. Poldark is a sweeping saga filled with passion, betrayal, and the resilience of the human spirit.