9 thoughts on “MCM: Ross Poldark, Old and New

  1. This post is delightfully timely, as my mother received the 1975 series on dvd for Christmas and we’ve been enjoying watching it together. We’re also both looking forward to the newer version when it comes out. I think Aidan Turner will be fine as Ross, since it’s not too difficult to be broody and smoldery (both of which he did well in “Being Human”), but I have concerns about Eleanor Tomlinson as Demelza. I found her quite annoying as Isabel Neville in “The White Queen.”

    1. I kind of remember the original Demelza being irritating in the first season, & she had to grow on me. Less the actress than the script tho. Anyway, we’ll see how the new version plays out.

  2. I am having a mighty need of watching these two even though I know nothing of the story because I am having a severe case HELLO SON YOU IS FINE. For both the mens.

    1. Worth it! The original is a great story, even if the costumes don’t totally hold up today (if you’re a nitpicker). And dang, the preview pix for the new one — it’s gonna be a hot hot summer :)

  3. Never saw the original, though it is apparently much loved. This reboot looks so good! Debbie Horsfield (screenwriter) promises to be truer to the novels. Aidan is the poster boy for broody in my book.

  4. Robin was just lovely in the original series, and Aiden looks to be downright delicious! I can hardly wait !!

  5. I am totally blown away by Robin Ellis as Poldark! I loved that series in the 70s and I love it now. Aidan Turner is fine!

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