As the episode begins, Ross (Aidan Turner) speaks out in parliament. He has little success with George (Jack Farthing) and the others opposing him. Dwight (Luke Norris) tells Demelza (Eleanor Tomlinson) about the locals dying due to hunger. Francis Basset (John Hopkins) and Ross speak about Lord Falmouth’s (James Wilby) bill to build a road through St. Day. Ross doesn’t want to demolition half of a village to build the road. Later, Ross runs into Monk Adderley (Max Bennett) and Caroline (Gabriella Wilde). It is clear that Adderley does not like Ross at all. Dwight pays a visit to Morwenna (Ellise Chappell) and checks on her baby. Drake Carne (Harry Richardson) speaks with Demelza about his feelings for Rosina.

Rowella (Esme Coy) continues manipulating Ossie (Christian Brassington) and taking his money. Ross speaks to a woman about the poorhouse. He learns that they have wages, but not enough to eat. Ossie hires a maid to take Morwenna’s child away from her. Drake speaks with Rosina (Amelia Clarkson) about his past love. Then, he pops the question. She agrees to marry him. Later that night, Ross speaks with Caroline about her wish not to be reminded of home. Adderley interrupts. George and Elizabeth arrive at the party as well. At this time, George learns about Ross’s visit to his house. Elizabeth manages to shut him up about it. Dwight and Demelza try to get food for the locals.

Ossie forces Morwenna to sleep with him. Ross visits the poorhouse. He watches them hand out food. Sam (Tom York) and Drake speak with Jacka (John Macneill) and Harry (Danny Kirrane). They try to convince them to let Drake marry Morwenna. Ross tells Basset about his visit to the poorhouse. Ross tries to put together a plan to remedy the problem. Falmouth doesn’t seem too thrilled with the ideal through. Arthur (Will Merrick) asks Rowella where she got money to buy so many items. Ross attends a gambling game. He argues a bit with Adderley. Then, Ross is forced to help Geoffrey Charles (Louis Davison) deal with his debt. An encounter with a cleaner gives Ross something to ponder. Arthur learns about Ossie and Rowella.

Elizabeth (Heida Reed) visits Ross and thanks him for helping Geoffrey. They agree to keep the encounter secret from Ross. Ross speaks with Caroline about Julia. He encourages her to grieve for her child. Ossie sleeps with Morwenna again. He is surprised that she is so emotionless. Ossie visits Nathaniel Pearce (Mike Burnside). Ossie believes that he is dead, but he isn’t just yet. Ross tells Basset about his plan. Ossie tells Rowella that he will never giver her money again now that Morwenna is sleeping with him against her will. Arthur attacks Ossie on his way home. Ossie falls off of the horse and is dragged. Rowella cares for a bloody Arthur at home. In the morning, Ossie’s body is found.

Drake prepares to wed Rosina. Sam and Demelza learn about Ossie’s death. Demelza tells Drake. He tells her that she should have let him marry Rosina. Dwight checks Ossie’s body. Lady Whitworth (Rebecca Front) is confident that he was killed. Demelza and Sam hunt for Drake. He speaks with Rosina and disappears. Demelza seeks comfort from Dwight. They agree that Caroline and Ross should both be home. Ross speaks with Caroline before returning home. She isn’t ready to leave just yet. Harry and Jacka are eager to get back at Drake. Morwenna learns that Lady Whitworth will attempt to take her child. She tells George and Elizabeth that she despised Ossie. They learn about the abuse she suffered at his hands.

George seems eager to strike out at Drake. Drake visits Morwenna in the morning. She tells him that they shouldn’t see each other again. Drake is rushes away. Harry tries to search Demelza’s house. He is run off. Elizabeth pleads with George to leave Drake alone. He tells Harry that they’ll find another way to punish him. Drake’s shop is burned. Rosina speaks with Demelza and Sam. She admits Drake wouldn’t have left her if they did get married. Ross learns that Falmouth isn’t eager to work with him. Drake learns about the shop. He cries that Morwenna has changed and wants nothing to do with him. Demelza reunites with Ross. Ross meets with the land owners and tells them about his plan. George speaks out against it.

Falmouth arrives with the final vote. He agrees to support Ross’s plan. Ross will need to approve the St. Day road. Falmouth promises to pay to resettle the locals. Morwenna visits the ocean and throws her bracelet in the water. Ross returns to London to speak out in parliament. Prime Minister Pitt (Edward Bennett) seems eager to hear more from Ross.

 

Poldark Review

This episode of Poldark was just okay. In fact, it was slightly annoying. The beginning was pretty good. We thought Drake would get to marry Rosina and move on. Then, things got very predictable. Arthur killed Morwenna just in time for the wedding to be called off. It was clear that this was going to happen. Then, we get the old rehash of Drake’s shop being burned to the ground. I am not even sure why George hates Drake and Sam so much.

This was definitely the worst episode of this season. I sincerely hope it gets better and not worse. The episode scores a 6.5 out of 10. Catch up with previous recaps of Poldark right now.