The Luminaries

Season 1

6 episodes 1 season

Murder, love, intrigue and twists of fate beset two astrally connected settlers at the height of New Zealand's 1860s gold rush.

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The Luminaries Season 1 released on May 17, 2020.

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S01E01 Aired May 17, 2020

Fingerprint

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

S01E02 Aired May 24, 2020

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.

S01E03 Aired May 31, 2020

Leverage

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

S01E04 Aired June 07, 2020

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.

S01E05 Aired June 14, 2020

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.

S01E06 Aired June 21, 2020

The Old Moon in the Young Moon's Arms

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