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The Luminaries

Year
2020
Country
GB, AU, NZ
Language
en
Genre
Drama, Mystery
Runtime
60 min
Rating
6.6/10
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
6
Director
Claire McCarthy

Plot 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.

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Director

Claire McCarthy in The LuminariesClaire McCarthy

Cast & Key Characters

Eva Green in The LuminariesEva GreenLydia WellsEve Hewson in The LuminariesEve HewsonAnna WetherellHimesh Patel in The LuminariesHimesh PatelEmery StainesMarton Csokas in The LuminariesMarton CsokasFrancis CarverEwen Leslie in The LuminariesEwen LeslieCrosbie WellsBenedict Hardie in The LuminariesBenedict HardieAlistair LauderbackErik Thomson in The LuminariesErik ThomsonDick ManneringCallan Mulvey in The LuminariesCallan MulveyGeorge ShepardChelsie Preston Crayford in The LuminariesChelsie Preston CrayfordCrownmaidCharlie Corrigan in The LuminariesCharlie CorriganGravesMatt Baker in The LuminariesMatt BakerQuarry Gold DiggerTom Clarke in The LuminariesTom ClarkeBeach Gold Digger

Writers

Eleanor Catton in The LuminariesEleanor CattonEleanor Catton in The LuminariesEleanor Catton

Production

Southern Light FilmsWorking Title TelevisionTVNZ 1

Season & Episode Breakdown

Miniseries 6 episodes

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

  1. 1 Fingerprint 2020-05-17
  2. 2 The Place You Return 2020-05-24
  3. 3 Leverage 2020-05-31
  4. 4 The Other Half 2020-06-07
  5. 5 Paradox 2020-06-14
  6. 6 The Old Moon in the Young Moon's Arms 2020-06-21

Critical Reception & Ratings

The Luminaries is rated 6.6 out of 10 by viewers — 90 votes.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is The Luminaries about?

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.

How many seasons and episodes does The Luminaries have?

1 season and 6 episodes.

Is The Luminaries still airing, and will there be another season?

This series has ended. It finished after 1 season and 6 episodes; no new season announced according to TMDB. According to TMDB; data last refreshed October 19, 2026.

Who stars in The Luminaries?

Eva Green, Eve Hewson, Himesh Patel, Marton Csokas, Ewen Leslie, Benedict Hardie.

Who is the director of The Luminaries?

Claire McCarthy.

When was The Luminaries released?

2020.

Where can I watch The Luminaries?

Available on Smart Souq's Smart subscriptions.

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