
Poldark is also unafraid to introduce new romances to the show, like Dr. Thanks to stellar writing and performances, their tumultuous partnership never gets boring as we constantly get to see them navigate new challenges - and we’re incapable of tiring of Ross' angsty brooding. The gorgeous pair have electric chemistry, with steamy scenes from the very start that could give Daphne ( Phoebe Dynevor) and Simon ( Regé-Jean Page) a run for their money. While each season of Bridgerton - including the spin-off miniseries Queen Charlotte - focuses on a different romance, Poldark primarily centers on the love story of Ross and Demelza. RELATED: Between ‘Queen Charlotte’ and ‘The Great,’ How Accurate Do Historical Dramas Need to Be? But make no mistake - there’s a lot going on in Poldark that Queen Charlotte and Bridgerton fans are bound to love. And, sadly, there are no classical covers of your favorite pop songs or Julie Andrews as the iconic Lady Whistledown.

Poldark spans the years of 1781 to 1801, between the time when Queen Charlotte ( India Amarteifio) marries King George ( Corey Mylchreest) in 1761 and when Bridgerton is set in the 1810s, and most of the action takes place in Cornwall, so viewers can expect differences in styling and setting. It strikes a slightly more serious tone overall and depicts the lives of people across a range of social classes whereas Bridgerton focuses on the aristocracy. The show certainly has its differences to Queen Charlotte - most noticeably, it lacks the racial diversity that the Bridgerton universe has been celebrated for, only deciding to introduce a Black character in its fifth and final season.
