The first series is a "sweeping historical drama" that balances grit with romance.
: After three years of fighting, Ross returns home to find his world in ruins. His father is dead, his estate is a wreck, and his childhood sweetheart, Elizabeth , is now engaged to his cousin, Francis. Poldark Series 1
Set in during the late 18th century (starting in 1783), Series 1 captures a time of massive economic and social upheaval following the American Revolutionary War. The first series is a "sweeping historical drama"