The Luminaries

6.7 May 2020 1 Season 6 Episodes

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Overview

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.

Working Title Television · Southern Light Films

🇳🇿 New Zealand · English

Cast

Eva Green

Lydia Wells

Eve Hewson

Anna Wetherell

Himesh Patel

Emery Staines

Marton Csokas

Francis Carver

Ewen Leslie

Crosbie Wells

Benedict Hardie

Alistair Lauderback

Erik Thomson

Dick Mannering

Callan Mulvey

George Shepard

Key Crew

Claire McCarthy

Director

Eleanor Catton

Novel

Eleanor Catton

Screenplay

Eleanor Catton

Writer

Tina Cleary

Casting

Georgina Gordon-Smith

Co-Executive Producer

Judith Trye

Co-Producer

Luke Robinson

Co-Producer

Mona Qureshi

Executive Producer

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 52m ★ 5.5

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 52m ★ 4.3

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 52m ★ 4.3

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 52m ★ 4.0

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 52m ★ 4.0

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 52m ★ 4.0

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