Poldark series 2 episode 1 ending leaves viewers in SHOCK as series returns with a bang 

Poldark series 2 episode 1 ending leaves viewers in SHOCK as series returns with a bang - ''What the f***?''

The BBC One series is back and viewers are loving it - oh and also topless Aidan Turner

The first episode of the second series of Poldark has left viewers in shock.

While viewers were delighted with the return of lead character Ross, played by Aidan Turner, not to mention Demelza actress Eleanor Tomlinson - BBC viewers were left numb moments before the credits rolled.

Despite the bare chest of Turner distracting fans of the series - what is it with him going topless nearly every episode - the real flesh of the episode came when Francis put a gun to his own head and appeared to pull the trigger.

Kyle Soller’s character appeared to blow his brains out giving the hit show it\'s first cliffhanger of the series.

Poldark's breathless opener had me from 'previously' - but made the ladies wait 20 minutes for topless Aidan

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Aidan Turner and Poldark stars all-smiles as they attend series 2 screening in Cornwall ahead of show\'s return

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"What the f***?" said one shocked viewer, while another asked: "Did he just...?

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Earlier in the evening, Aidan Turner was joined by Eleanor Tomlinson, Jack Farthing and the stars of the series at a special screening ahead of the return.

The White River Cinema in St Austell, Cornwall played host to the first look at the next instalment of the hit series as fans lined the streets to get a glimpse of the cast.

The Ross Poldark actor looked completely different from his character, ditching the period costume for a green bomber jacket, grey t-shirt, black jeans and boots.

Elsewhere, Tomlinson dazzled in a white shoulderless a-line dress and nude heels.

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Aidan Turner and Poldark stars all-smiles as they attend series 2 screening in Cornwall ahead of show's return

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