'Poldark: The Complete Collection' DVD Review

Captain Ross Poldark (Robin Ellis) is an18th century army officer. He served during the American Revolution. It was in series 1 where we find Poldark returning home from war after he had been wounded during the Revolution. His family had thought he died during the war. Poldark’s father had died while he was gone. The woman he had left behind is now engaged to his cousin and a businessman is trying to take over the family business. Poldark is a dashing young man who fought gallantly during the war and now has to fight to regain what he lost at home while away.
It was in series 2 that we see Poldark trying to save his marriage and reclaiming all that his family had lost in his absence. This puts Poldark up against his rival and his attempt to defeat this person once and or all.

'Poldark' first aired in May 1977 on Masterpiece Theatre. In a poll in 2007 it was voted as one of the ten most popular series in the shows history. The package includes all 29 episodes on 8 DVD ‘s. Cornwall, England was used as the backdrop to the series and the scenery is beautiful. Acorn brings this wonderful collection of Poldark to us on DVD On June 25th,2019. The quality of the DVDs are excellent and the sights and sounds are superb. This will make a great addition to that personal library and will bring many hours of enjoyment to you. Also starring in this beautiful series is Ralph Bates, Angharad Rees, Jill Townsend, Jane Wymark, Kevin McNally and Judy Geeson.

This series is definitely one of the best in the last 40 years. It gives an excellent view of what took place during the 18th century and especially what took place for soldiers during and after the Revolutionary war. The costumes are excellent and the scenery is beautiful. This is definitely one for you and don’t waste my time an pick this one up.