As the episode begins, Ross (Aidan Turner) speaks with Tess (Sofia Oxenham) and Laurent (Zachary Fall). They speak about the coming arrival of General Toussaint. We see that Ross and Tess have developed a relationship of sorts or at least Tess seems to believe so. Demelza (Eleanor Tomlinson) and Morwenna (Ellise Chappell) check on Geoffrey Charles (Freddie Wise) and give him advice. Ross returns home and tells them that Geoffrey is a soldier and will be ready for action. Ross and Demelza go for a stroll and speak about the stolen ore. Demelza is surprised that Ross hasn’t done something about it yet.

Meanwhile, Ralph Hanson (Peter Sullivan) and Joseph (Tim Duton) join George (Jack Farthing) at the pub. Ross enters moments later and argues with Ralph and Joseph. Joseph wants Ross to hang and vice versa. They suggest that Ross should join the French army since he will never have a chance of being readmitted to the English one. Ross explains that it is difficult to stand up for your country when it has betrayed you. Tess runs into Ross and Demelza later. She makes comments that raise suspicions for Demelza. Ross and Demelza discuss their current predicament later that night. The following more, Demelza wakes up alone.

George overhears Valentine talking about his desire to own his own mine. George speaks to Cary (Pip Torrens) about giving the mine to Valentine (Woody Norman) to spite Ross. Sam Carne (Tom York) runs into Tess but she wants nothing to do with him. She explains that she has bigger fish to fry right now. Morwenna and Rosina (Amelia Clarkson) speak at the school and Morwenna encourages Rosina to get in touch with Sam once again. Demelza sneaks into the mine to spy on Ross and Tess. The things she sees leads her to believe that they’re having an affair. George takes Valentine to Wheal Leisure. Along the way, they spot Ross with Tess and the smugglers.

This causes him to believe that Ross is involved in something illegal. He consults with Ralph and Joseph a few moments later. They believe that Ross is committing treason and Joseph wants to frame it as more than a smuggling venture. Ross returns home and Demelza doesn’t say anything about what she saw at the mine. She speaks to him about the trust husband and wife should have in one another. Ross says that there are some matters he has never asked her about and that asking the question means it can never be unasked. Before too long, Demelza packs her belongings and leaves.

Dwight (Luke Norris) and Caroline (Gabriella Wilde) accept her and the kids. Dwight decides to do something he should have done long ago. He visits Ross and tries to find out what is really going on but he doesn’t get the truth from his old friend. When pressed about the Demelza issue, Ross says that he doesn’t love her anymore. The following day, Ross speaks with Geoffrey about Jules Toussaint (Nico Rogner). He learns that Toussaint was discussed a lot at Marlow and that he is a noted military strategist. They agree that the French are serious about invading. Before too long, Toussaint arrives and takes shelter at Ross’s house. Dwight receives a letter and speaks with Caroline in private.

Dwight meets with Ross and agrees to assist him. Ross says that he and Jules will visit Wheal Leisure. During that time, Dwight should enter Nampara and go to the library. He will find a panel on the floor. Ross enlists Sam and Drake (Harry Richardson) to help his cause too. Zacky Martin (Tristan Sturrock) is brought in to create fireworks or rockfalls. Geoffrey Charles and the others agree to help. Caroline is surprised to find that Demelza has decided to leave. She doesn’t believe there is any other way now that Ross has found Tess. Dwight takes notes in the hideaway while Ross speaks with Jules about his plans. Caroline is forced to tell Demelza the truth to prevent her from leaving.

Ross tells Jules that the country does not deserve liberty and that it punishes loyalty and rewards corruption. They begin discussing a plan moments later. Demelza is angry that Ross has used Tess and lied to her for so long. The conversation between Ross and Jules ends so Dwight can finally leave. Prudie (Beatie Edney) and Demelza contemplate what to do about Ross and his predicament. Drake says goodbye to Morwenna before leaving to carry out the mission. Dwight gives the letter to someone so it can be delivered to London. That person is stopped by a man with a gun.

The letter is taken back to George, Joseph, and Ralph. George reads the notes and finds out that Ross has been helping his country and the crown. Joseph says that the report will never reach Wickham. He suggests sending it to the general. Demelza returns home to find Ross with Jules. She interrupts their conversation. Ralph enters with two guns and says that Ross is a traitor to Jules. Drake and the others make their move. Joseph prepares to show the note to Jules. Ross says that Ralph is without loyalty or honor to his country and Ralph admits that it is true. Jules turns on Ross and takes one of Ralph’s guns. Demelza steps in and tries to prevent Ross from being shot.

Demelza says that she loathes Ross and wants to be rid of him. Demelza tells Jules that she wants to see Ross humiliated before being dispatched but Ralph wants to get it over with right away. Jules and Ross against to fight with swords. Dwight and Caroline learn about Demelza’s actions from Prudie. During this time, Morwenna goes into labor. Zacky and the others set the fuses and attempt to escape from the mine. The French people are stuck inside by the fallen rocks. The showdown between Ross and Jules begins. Jules gets the best of Ross before Ross begins fighting dirty. Ralph prepares to shoot Ross but George shows up and shoots Ross and Jules.

Dwight arrives and finds Ralph bleeding on the ground. Demelza takes the pistol from him before Dwight says that Jules is dead. George wants to kill Ralph and dispose of both bodies but Ross has other ideas. Ross takes the letter before offering George to drink brandy with him. Ross thanks George but George says he did it for his country. Ross asks if they should revert to their usual animosity. George agrees to do so with pleasure. Demelza and Rosina help Morwena with the birth. She has a baby girl a short time later and Drake is happy to find out when she returns home. Ross and Demelza celebrate together as well. Ross rides away on a carriage while Sam, Drake, and the others celebrate the birth.

Caroline holds the baby before Rosina pulls Sam aside. Rosina agrees to forgive Sam for what he did and suggests they get married. Sam likes the idea. Caroline and Dwight speak about Kitty. She says that she used that as an excuse to keep Dwight at arm’s length. Caroline speaks about having another child and the potential loss. Caroline doesn’t want to deprive herself or Dwight of the opportunity to have a child. Ross meets with Wickham (Anthony Calf) and they discuss the French situation. He says that Addington will not heed them. He says that Addington is adamant about securing peace so Ross believes he has achieved nothing. Wickham says that Ross has proved his loyalty and averted the French invasion of the South West.

And, the French prisoners Ross took are proving to be informative. Ross wants to know what the crown will do in return for his efforts. Ross tries to talk him into bringing Ralph and Joseph to justice. Wickham asks Ross about the covert role that they spoke about previously. We jump over to the Red Lion. Joseph and Ralph are tied up and charged with being in possession of smuggled goods. They’re told that they’ll remain in Truro ail until their case comes to court. Ross gives hands over a paper that contains a long list of charges against both men. George hears Valentine talking about uncle Ross. George pays Ross and Demelza a visit. He tells Ross that he is closing up Trenwith.

He says that Truro and London will be his home. George explains that Valentine would like to visit his uncle. George wishes for Ross to refuse him since he is of no relation. Ross agrees to that. Tess watches as Sam and Rosina enjoy their new marriage. Ross speaks with her. Ross tells her that he saved her and she shouldn’t let him regret it. She says nothing before walking away. Ross tells Demelza that he is set to travel to France to covertly observe the build-up of troops. Dwight will meet him there as well. Demelza approves as long as Ross agrees to return. Geoffrey arrives and says that he has been invited back to Marlow.

George leaves his old home and takes the keys with him. He images that Elizabeth walks into the house. Ross and Demelza speak about the upcoming peace and we learn that Demelza is pregnant again. He tells her that he will return. Ross leaves on a boat as the episode comes to an end.

 

Poldark Review

Well, I am glad that this season is over. It had a few good episodes with the finale being the best. Still, it is tough to make up for the other episodes which were dismal at best. The finale was a little too easy for Ross and the gang. I am not sure why they decided to make everything end so well. Still, Ross couldn’t leave well enough alone. He is going to go spy on the French and he will drag Dwight with him. Doesn’t he know when enough is enough?

It was nice to see George become a good guy but it wasn’t enough. His storyline was glossed over. This entire season has been drug out beyond belief. Why was the finale rushed so much? It could have been much better but it was fantastic compared to the rest of this season. I am sad to see it end but believe it should have ended before this season ever started. The finale scores a 7.5 out of 10. Catch up with previous recaps of Poldark before you leave!