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lindysalsagal

(20,581 posts) Mon Sep 3, 2018, 06:48 PM Sep 2018

Ok, ladies. This is serious: (you will enjoy this)

https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/clips/poldark-s4-preview/

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Ok, ladies. This is serious: (you will enjoy this) (Original Post) lindysalsagal Sep 2018 OP

Poldark is basically a Harlequin romance you can watch while pretending The Velveteen Ocelot Sep 2018 #1

It is a beautiful series of episodes many of us follow closely and love. Frustratedlady Sep 2018 #3

I've seen a few episodes, looks good but I haven't had a chance to follow it regularly. The Velveteen Ocelot Sep 2018 #5

Yes, both have been exceptional series. They were just limited with funds. Frustratedlady Sep 2018 #6

the books are very good treestar Sep 2018 #13

He's gorgeous. greatauntoftriplets Sep 2018 #2

Absolutely! Frustratedlady Sep 2018 #4

It certainly is! greatauntoftriplets Sep 2018 #7

"Oh, Aidan. Oh Aidan!" lindysalsagal Sep 2018 #11

Mmmm mcar Sep 2018 #8

Aidan Turner is smokin' hot, and gets my vote for the next James Bond. SMC22307 Sep 2018 #9

Great idea. lindysalsagal Sep 2018 #12

Ha, ha. Have you watched Being Human or Desperate Romantics? SMC22307 Sep 2018 #14

Be still my heart! shanti Sep 2018 #10

The Velveteen Ocelot

(115,587 posts)

1. Poldark is basically a Harlequin romance you can watch while pretending

Reply to lindysalsagal (Original post)

Mon Sep 3, 2018, 06:50 PM

Sep 2018

to be watching educational TV.

Frustratedlady

(16,254 posts)

3. It is a beautiful series of episodes many of us follow closely and love.

Reply to The Velveteen Ocelot (Reply #1)

Mon Sep 3, 2018, 07:40 PM

Sep 2018

I would tread lightly when criticizing this compilation and its actors. They do a great job but would be much better if allowed to extend the series to spend more time on the various scenes. But, they are doing the best they can with what they have to work with. I have been eagerly waiting #4, which will be shown in the U.S. on September 30th. Can't wait.

BTW, Poldark is a beautiful respite from Trump. Even the reruns have taken us out of the Doldrums of The Donald and kept us sane. Try it from the beginning. I'll bet you'll come to enjoy the story.

Harlequin romance? Naw!

The Velveteen Ocelot

(115,587 posts)

5. I've seen a few episodes, looks good but I haven't had a chance to follow it regularly.

Reply to Frustratedlady (Reply #3)

Mon Sep 3, 2018, 07:45 PM

Sep 2018

But it does look like a high-class soap opera, and there's nothing wrong with that. So was Downton Abbey, which I loved.

Frustratedlady

(16,254 posts)

6. Yes, both have been exceptional series. They were just limited with funds.

Reply to The Velveteen Ocelot (Reply #5)

Mon Sep 3, 2018, 07:51 PM

Sep 2018

I'm hoping they can show the entire series of books.

You have restored my faith in your opinions.

treestar

(82,383 posts)

13. the books are very good

Reply to The Velveteen Ocelot (Reply #1)

Tue Sep 4, 2018, 06:00 AM

Sep 2018

they are historical novels, way beyond a mere romance. About late 18th century Cornwall, tin and copper mining, rivalries, politics, and the relationships are a lot more complex than a romance.

greatauntoftriplets

(175,729 posts)

2. He's gorgeous.

Reply to lindysalsagal (Original post)

Mon Sep 3, 2018, 07:14 PM

Sep 2018

Frustratedlady

(16,254 posts)

4. Absolutely!

Reply to greatauntoftriplets (Reply #2)

Mon Sep 3, 2018, 07:44 PM

Sep 2018

And the series is better than anything coming out of the U.S.

greatauntoftriplets

(175,729 posts)

7. It certainly is!

Reply to Frustratedlady (Reply #4)

Mon Sep 3, 2018, 08:58 PM

Sep 2018

I just completed reading all 12 books of the Poldark series a few months ago. The PBS series is following the books pretty closely, though without a lot of the detail.