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The Luminaries

The Luminaries
★ 6.6/10•2020•1h 0m•12•Drama•Mystery
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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.

StatusEnded
Runtime1h 0m
LanguageEN
First Air DateMay 17, 2020

Episodes

Episode 1 - FingerprintE152m

Fingerprint

In 1865 two young adventurers, Anna Wetherell and Emery Staines, meet on the last day of their voyage to New Zealand.

May 17, 2020

Episode 2 - The Place You ReturnE252m

The Place You Return

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.

May 24, 2020

Episode 3 - LeverageE352m

Leverage

Anna's suspicions are aroused as Lydia prepares to host a party. Lauderback is blackmailed. In 1866, Crosbie Wells is buried.

May 31, 2020

Episode 4 - The Other HalfE452m

The Other Half

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.

Jun 7, 2020

Episode 5 - ParadoxE552m

Paradox

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.

Jun 14, 2020

Episode 6 - The Old Moon in the Young Moon's ArmsE652m

The Old Moon in the Young Moon's Arms

Anna is tried for murder. New evidence reveals a connection between Lauderback and Crosbie Wells.

Jun 21, 2020

Actors

Eva Green

Eva Green

Lydia Wells

Eve Hewson

Eve Hewson

Anna Wetherell

Himesh Patel

Himesh Patel

Emery Staines

Marton Csokas

Marton Csokas

Francis Carver

Ewen Leslie

Ewen Leslie

Crosbie Wells

Benedict Hardie

Benedict Hardie

Alistair Lauderback

Erik Thomson

Erik Thomson

Dick Mannering

Callan Mulvey

Callan Mulvey

George Shepard

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