The BEST episodes of The Luminaries

Every episode of The Luminaries ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Luminaries!

The Luminaries tells an epic story of love, murder and revenge, as men and women travelled across the world to make their fortunes. It is a 19th century tale of adventure and mystery, set on the Wild West Coast of New Zealand's South Island in the boom years of the 1860s gold rush. The story follows defiant young adventurer Anna Wetherell, who has sailed from Britain to New Zealand to begin a new life. There she meets the radiant Emery Staines, an encounter that triggers a strange kind of magic that neither can explain. As they fall in love, driven together and apart by fateful coincidence, these star-crossed lovers begin to wonder: do we make our fortunes, or do our fortunes make us?

Last Updated: 3/15/2024Network: TVNZStatus: Ended
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The Old Moon in the Young Moon's Arms
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7.64
127 votes

#1 - The Old Moon in the Young Moon's Arms

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 6/21/2020

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

Directors: Claire McCarthy
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The Other Half
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7.40
128 votes

#2 - The Other Half

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/7/2020

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.

Directors: Claire McCarthy
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Paradox
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7.39
124 votes

#3 - Paradox

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/14/2020

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.

Directors: Claire McCarthy
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Leverage
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7.38
145 votes

#4 - Leverage

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/31/2020

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

Directors: Claire McCarthy
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Fingerprint
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7.38
218 votes

#5 - Fingerprint

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/17/2020

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

Directors: Claire McCarthy
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The Place You Return
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7.32
172 votes

#6 - The Place You Return

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 5/24/2020

Lydia and Carver hatch a plan to free Carver from his convict past. Emery sets sail to the goldfields in search of Anna. Meanwhile, in 1866, the results of Crosbie Wells' autopsy are revealed.

Directors: Claire McCarthy
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