Poldark’s Heida Reed has thanked viewers for their praise after her character was killed off during the series finale.
The fourth series of the BBC drama ended on Sunday night with the death of Elizabeth Warleggan.
The emotional scenes saw Elizabeth take a potion to induce the premature birth of her baby, but it proved to be fatal and she died.
Poldark: Viewers’ reactions
Viewers were stunned that Elizabeth, the first love of Ross Poldark (Aidan Turner), had been killed off.
“I can’t believe it,” said one viewer on Twitter, adding a string of crying emojis.
I can’t believe it #Poldark
— CAPTAIN MARVEL IS AWESOME!! (@LauraOfJakku) July 29, 2018
“I’m totally stunned and blown away by the final episode of #Poldark tonight,” said another.
I’m totally stunned and blown away by the final episode of #Poldark tonight. Beautiful drama ever since series 1 began. Series 4 certainly didn’t disappoint. Massive thank you to all those involved in making the show what it is, a joy to watch.
— Gary Hall (@Gazz1975) July 29, 2018
“Still in shock, can’t believe I liked her character so much but now she’s gone,” another fan said.
Still in shock, can’t believe I liked her character so much but now she’s gone, I feel so bad for George. #Poldark
— Amy (@aimstrove) July 29, 2018
There was plenty of praise for Reed, who has played Elizabeth since the first series of the Cornwall-set drama.
“@ReedHeida not sure I want another series without you in it! So sad. Can you come back from the dead?” asked one fan.
@ReedHeida not sure I want another series without you in it! So sad. Can you come back from the dead? #poldark
— Veryan (@VeryanG) July 29, 2018
One praised: “@ReedHeida Sorry to see Elizabeth go – you were magnificent in every scene in every series xxx.”
@ReedHeida Sorry to see Elizabeth go – you were magnificent in every scene in every series xxx #poldark
— Melanie Pollard (@meljpollard) July 29, 2018
Another tweeted: “Can we all take a moment to appreciate what a wonderful and talented actress @ReedHeida is!
“Elizabeth will sorely be missed! Thank you for being this amazing character!”
Can we all take a moment to appreciate what a wonderful and talented actress @ReedHeida is! Elizabeth will sorely be missed! Thank you for being this amazing character! ❤ #Poldark @BBCOne @PoldarkTV @mammothscreen
— Naomi Childs (@megamerlinfan1) July 29, 2018
One person praised: “You truly drowned me in my own tears tonight! but it was indeed a wonderful performance as ever and you have truly touched our hearts from day one.
“Your wonderful character shall be missed but I wish you all the best. Thankyou for 4 amazing years of #Poldark.”
@ReedHeida You truly drowned me in my own tears tonight! but it was indeed a wonderful performance as ever and you have truly touched our hearts from day one. Your wonderful character shall be missed but I wish you all the best. Thankyou for 4 amazing years of #Poldark
— Tinks (@Trilby_And_Tink) July 29, 2018
After the moving episode, Heida shared a picture of herself in character as Elizabeth.
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She also thanked viewers for their praise.
“Thank you all for your super sweet words!” she tweeted.
“And as always, thanks for watching!
“All my love, Heida Reed x.”
Thank you all for your super sweet words! And as always, thanks for watching! All my love,
Heida Reed x https://t.co/HLWA7D3CJM
— Heida Reed (@ReedHeida) July 29, 2018
Poldark is due to return for a fifth series next year.
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