As the episode begins, Ross (Aidan Turner) and Caroline (Gabriella Wilde) ride together. Ross tells her that he has an important meeting. Soon, he finds himself meeting with the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister tells Ross that his plan will fall through. He gives him advice. Meanwhile, Demelza (Eleanor Tomlinson) runs into Dwight (Luke Norris). They chat about Caroline and Dwight’s wishes to have her back home. They also speak about the opening of the infirmary. George (Jack Farthing) learns about Pearce passing away. Pascoe curses Pearce for his stupidity. Pascoe promises St John that his money remains untouched. Ross is forced to save Geoffrey from Adderley’s web in London.

George sends out letters warning Pascoe’s clients that the bank is in serious trouble. Elizabeth interrupts. She immediately believes that he could be scheming against Ross. Zacky Martin tells Demelza about the bank and its troubles. Drake (Harry Richardson) continues mourning for Morwenna (Ellise Chappell) and his own troubles. Sam (Tom York) invites him to live with him. Drake isn’t interest. He contemplates becoming a solider or going to sea. Elizabeth (Heida Reed) gets sick. Dwight visits Morwenna and learns about the abuse she has suffered. Sam speaks with Rosina and apologizes. She contemplates why Morwenna would still turn down Drake despite being free now. Elizabeth remembers what Ross said about her 8-month pregnancy.

Harris Pascoe tries to convince his clients that everything will be fine. He pleads with Demelza not to withdraw all of Ross’s money right away. Demelza visits Falmouth and takes out an 800 pound loan. She uses the money to attempt to give Pascoe’s clients confidence in the bank. Ross, Geoffrey and Caroline return home. Drake speaks with Rosina. She convinces him to move in with Sam. George forces St John to pay his debt. That takes money from Pascoe’s bank and leaves it vulnerable again. Harry tries to start trouble with Drake. Drake and Sam do not give in. Geoffrey returns to Elizabeth with Ross. Ross and Elizabeth speak about the baby scare. George learns that Pascoe’s bank has closed its doors. Caroline returns to Dwight. He is definitely happy to see her.

George returns home just as Ross is leaving. Ross manages to get away before George notices him. Ross walks in as Demelza refers to herself as a fool. He tries to convince her otherwise. Jacka (John Macneill) confronts Drake. Sam takes up for his brother. He promises revenge should anything happen. Ross tries to convince Pascoe to fight for his bank. He is shown the anonymous letter. Ross tries to gain support for Pascoe’s bank. He fails to do so. Ross eventually goes to Francis Basset (John Hopkins). Basset doesn’t seem interested in helping. Ross and Demelza give money to the miners. In return, they’re given give fireworks show. Sam tells Drake that he should visit Morwenna one more time before moving on for good. Caroline and Demelza speak about going to London with their husbands.

The infirmary is opened. Ross gets into an argument with George after the opening ceremony. Elizabeth faints and the confrontation ends. Drake speaks with Morwenna. He learns that she is with child. Elizabeth tries to convince George that she is fine. Basset makes his decision. Caroline invites Dwight to travel to London with her. Basset decides to go into business with Pascoe and Ross will be a partner in the bank. Ross tells Demelza. He also invites her to London. Elizabeth tells George that they’re going to have another child. He is thrilled. Ross and Demelza get romantic in London.

 

Poldark Review

This episode of Poldark was decent. It was fun to see George get what he wanted only for it to be taken away from him. Elizabeth and Morwenna are both pregnant. It seems that Drake should move on, but there is a good chance that he won’t. There are only two more episodes left this season. I am eager to find out what is going to happen. However, this episode just felt like it was lacking. Ross managed to overcome the bank issue a little too easily.

The episode scores a 7 out of 10. Catch up with previous recaps of Poldark right now!