25 Historical TV Dramas Grandma Would Approve Of

Poldark followed Ross Poldark’s return to Cornwall after the American Revolution, where he rebuilt his life among crumbling mines and divided classes. The show’s costumes reflected remarkable attention to 18th-century detail, from men’s buttoned breeches to women’s empire-style gowns inspired by classical design.

While some flourishes, like Demelza’s perfect red curls, leaned fictional, the overall aesthetic captured the grit and grace of the era.