In this most recent episode, when George’s greatest-ever setback at Ross’s hands could have thrust a new wedge in between him and Elizabeth, you can tell there’s a new strength between them. windswept warm earthy peasant girl,” you know? There’s only so far you can go with “aristocratic classic beauty v. And it’s making Poldark darker and twistier and more enjoyable, at least for me. If Dwight and Pug Lady do have children, they’ll be next in line. We’re watching Ross and Demelza fumble their way through this transition now, just behind George and Elizabeth. People are connected in marriage by shared responsibility, honor, commitment, children, and a heap of other things besides infatuation. I didn’t say it was more fun, mind you, but it’s what two people are left with when they have gotten to know each other well enough to realize that the person they’ve signed on for is not really the same person who wakes up next to them every morning, but they still keep going. Marriage is a lot more interesting than falling in love. Photo: courtesy of Mammoth Screen for MasterpieceĪfter a few seasons of push-pull, will-they-or-won’t-they romantic plots which haven’t particularly elevated the caliber of the show (as opposed to our blood pressure), we’re finally starting to see a more mature and more interesting set of marriages take shape.