The Luminaries
The 19th-century tale of love, murder and revenge as men and women travel across the world to make their fortunes on the wild West Coast of New Zealand's South Island.
Seasons
1. Fingerprint
Air Date: 2020-05-17
In 1865 two young adventurers, Anna Wetherell and Emery Staines, meet on the last day of their voyage to New Zealand.
2. The Place You Return
Air Date: 2020-05-24
Lydia and Carver hatch a plan to free Carver from his convict past. Emery sets sail to the goldfields in search of Anna. In 1866, the results of Crosbie Wells' autopsy are revealed.
3. Leverage
Air Date: 2020-05-31
Anna's suspicions are aroused as Lydia prepares to host a party. Lauderback is blackmailed. In 1866, Crosbie Wells is buried.
4. The Other Half
Air Date: 2020-06-07
In 1865, Emery and Anna have a disastrous reunion in Hokitika, Emery learns about Carver's past and Quee makes a rewarding discovery. In 1866, hope is fading for Anna - in desperation she takes matters into her own hands.
5. Paradox
Air Date: 2020-06-14
A stranger arrives in town and interrupts a secret council between the men of Hokitika. The events from the night Crosbie Wells died are pieced together.
6. The Old Moon in the Young Moon's Arms
Air Date: 2020-06-21
Anna is tried for murder. New evidence reveals a connection between Lauderback and Crosbie Wells.
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Rating
6.8/10
Release Date
2020-05-17
Episodes
6 (1 seasons)
Status
Ended
Cast
Videos
Production Companies
Working Title Television
Southern Light Films