Poldark parents' guide: What you should know before letting your teen watch the historical drama

Poldark has made its name as a gripping historical drama. With an IMDb rating of 8.3, it's definitely a worthwhile series for the viewers. However, the question often arises about whether it is safe for the teens.

The answer to this question is yes! The series is generally considered safe for teens to watch. However, before allowing them, there are definitely a few things parents should know about this historical drama.

Created by Debbie Horsfield, the series features Aidan Turner, Eleanor Tomlinson, and Jack Farthing in the lead roles. The official synopsis, given on BBC One, read:

"Bloody conflict, bitter rivalry, brooding romance. Ross Poldark returns to his Cornwall home a changed man, but old enemies await. Starring Aidan Turner and Eleanor Tomlinson."

The series spans five seasons, beginning in 2015 and concluding in 2019. It is available to watch on Prime Video in limited locations. Parents can also find the series on Apple TV and BBC One.

IMDb considers the show's content fairly mild, making it generally suitable for teens. Let's have a better look at what you can expect from the series before letting your older kids watch it.

Poldark parents' guide: Here's what parents should consider

According to certifications provided on IMDb, Poldark has been rated for teens and older in most countries, making it generally safe for youngsters to watch. The United States has rated it TV-14, the U.K. gives it a 12, Russia rates it 16+, and Australia gives it an M.

The BBC series includes a fair amount of romance, with hugs, kisses, Poldark's shirtless scenes, and occasional intimate moments between the main characters. While it’s not extreme, parents should be aware of these scenes before letting their kids watch.

The series again has a fair amount of violence and gore content. There is a scene where Ross is seen choking George Warleggan. In another moment, he is seen pushing Warleggan near the fire, which viewers might find disturbing. Additionally, the series also includes an execution scene and close-ups of wounds and gunshots.

On the better side, the series doesn't involve strong curse words, with the use of only mild curse words. When it comes to alcohol, drugs, and smoking content, the series has many scenes where the characters are seen smoking and drinking from time to time, which is common in historical dramas.

The series is based on the novel titled Poldark, written by Winston Graham. While the drama is generally rated safe for teens, unsure parents can also consider the book as an alternative.

According to Netflix Press, the series revolves around Captain Ross Poldark, who:

"Returns to Cornwall after years spent fighting a war he never believed in. Disillusioned with the British Empire, the captain hopes to regain some sense of normalcy by returning to managing the land his family has mined for generations. But on the journey home, Ross learns of his father’s death, the collapse of the mining industry in Cornwall, and the new lows his family’s name has sunk to as their debt accumulates."

The series was shot in Cornwall, England.

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