Poldark Season 5 Episode 8 recap revisited: Ross’s clash with Toussaint and George’s unexpected decision

Popular BBC period drama Poldark ended with Season 5 in 2019. The finale perfectly tied up all the loose ends introduced in the series. The finale episode, i.e., Episode 8, saw Ross Poldark working with the French to invade England, even lying to his wife, Demelza.

However, he later revealed to Dr. Dwight Enys that he was actually a double agent and wanted to learn about the French Commander's plan to attack. As he tries to send all the intel to his people, Merceron and Hanson intercept it and report to the Commander about Ross's treachery, leading to a swordfight between the two.

However, it was George Warleggan who saved Ross's life by going against Merceron and Hanson. In the end, Ross and Dwight are made spies who are then sent to France to bring back intel for their country.

Here's what happened in Episode 8 of Podark Season 5.

Disclaimer: The article contains spoilers. Reader discretion is advised.

Poldark Season 5 Episode 8 recap revisited: Ross reveals his true intention to Dwight

In the finale episode of Poldark Season 5, Ross is seen making plans to invade England with Laurent. Furthermore, Demelza also discovered Ross's relationship with Tess, due to which she even confronts him. Demelza does not get a proper answer from him, prompting her to leave him with their kids.

He is later seen working with the French Commander, Toussaint, in Nampara, where he tries to get information on his attack on England. He later reveals to Dwight about his plan and also that he has been working as a double agent and wants to find out about Toussaint's exact plan to attack England. After revealing his plan to Dwight, he also asks him to hide and scribble down every little detail that he extracts from Toussaint and send it to England.

Dwight does just that, but the notes get into teh hands of Merceron and Hanson.

Poldark Season 5 Episode 8 recap revisited: George becomes the unlikely ally for Ross

In the finale of Season 5, Merceron and Hanson finally get their hands on the note that could result in Ross Podark's death. But George did not seem on board with their plan, leaving the duo to go to Toussaint, who was with Ross at the time, and reveal his treachery.

However, with the chance arrival of Demelza, who was informed about Ross's double agent status by Dwight, Ross is saved for the time being. She flirts and manipulates Toussaint to have a duel with Ross, to which he agrees.

The sword fight between Toussaint and Ross begins, but before it ends, Hanson tries to kill the latter. However, it was George's arrival that saved his life as he shot both Toussaint and Hanson, killing the former and injuring the latter. While Demelza and Ross thank George, he makes it clear that the animosity between them still remains, and he did this to save their country.

Poldark Season 5 Episode 8 recap revisited: Ross and Dwight become spies

With the death of Toussaint, the French plan to invade England. Ross's intel is successfully sent to England, and Hanson and Merceron face their fate as they are imprisoned for their activities. Elsewhere, Caroline and Dwight decide to give their relationship another chance and try for a child, while George leaves Trenwith for Truro.

At the end of Episode 8 of Season 5, Ross and Dr. Enys are sent as spies to France to bring intel for the British and sabotage Napoleon's plans of invading England.

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