PBSMasterpiece’sPoldarkfeatures rich characters, gorgeous costumes, breathtaking scenery and enough upstairs-downstairs intrigue to keep things juicy.

“Maybe because such qualities are in short supply these days?

With Season 3 currently airing in the United States, its not too late to catchPoldarkfever.

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The first two seasons can be foundstreaming on Amazon.

Trust us, for reasons below, it’s great binge-watching.1.

It’s All About RossCharismatic Irish actor Aidan Turner steals the show as Capt.

Shown from left to right: Jack Farthing as George Warleggan, Heida Reed as Elizabeth, Aidan Turner as Ross Poldark, Eleanor Tomlinson as Demelza, Luke Norris as Dr. Dwight Enys and Gabriella Wilde as Caroline Penvenan

Women love Ross because hes sexy, brooding and rebellious.

Men like him because hes a guys guy and a loyal, devoted friend.2.

Love TrianglesAh, romance.

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Upper-class Elizabeth is beautiful, prim and proper and idealized by Ross.

Fiery Demelza is of a lower class, but more of a match to his wits and energy.

You’ll pick a side Team Elizabeth or Team Demelza.

Jason Alexander in ‘Hit the Road’

We’re with Demelza.3.

The show’s got ‘em.

One should feel bad that Elizabeth still has eyes for Ross … yet somehow we dont.4.

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But dont be fooled by the mumbling, hard-of-hearing act.

Agatha is the sharpest tack at Trenwith, the family ancestral home.

Doctor FeelgoodKind and dashing, Dr. Dwight Enys brings all the feels.

The Oh-So-Good Bad GuyEvery saga worth its salt needs a villain, and George Warleggan fits the bill perfectly.

George, the captain’s arch enemy, is rich, powerful and conniving.

Oh, and he’s a dandy a blond 18th century Snidely Whiplash in expensive silk breeches.

However, look out for a kind heart.

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