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Best Episodes Of The Luminaries

Overall Rating: ★ 6.4

Best Episodes Of The Luminaries

(Overall Rating: ★ 6.4)

Episode Ratings & Analysis

Discover the best and most memorable episodes of The Luminaries, from fan favorites to critically acclaimed moments. Explore detailed ratings, episode summaries, and visualize how the show's quality evolved over time.

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.

1 Seasons
6 Episodes
Ended
Drama Mystery
Best Episodes
S1E6 - The Old Moon in the Young Moon's Arms ★ 7.2
S1E3 - Leverage ★ 7.0
S1E2 - The Place You Return ★ 6.9
Worst Episodes
S1E5 - Paradox ★ 6.7
S1E1 - Fingerprint ★ 6.8
S1E2 - The Place You Return ★ 6.9
★ 7.2/10 (148 votes)
#1

The Old Moon in the Young Moon's Arms

S1:E6

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

★ 7.0/10 (164 votes)
#2

Leverage

S1:E3

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

★ 6.9/10 (174 votes)
#3

The Place You Return

S1:E2

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.

★ 6.9/10 (154 votes)
#4

The Other Half

S1:E4

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.

★ 6.8/10 (271 votes)
#5

Fingerprint

S1:E1

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

★ 6.7/10 (150 votes)
#6

Paradox

S1:E5

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.

★ 6.7/10 (150 votes)
#1

Paradox

S1:E5

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.

★ 6.8/10 (271 votes)
#2

Fingerprint

S1:E1

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

★ 6.9/10 (174 votes)
#3

The Place You Return

S1:E2

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.

★ 6.9/10 (154 votes)
#4

The Other Half

S1:E4

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.

★ 7.0/10 (164 votes)
#5

Leverage

S1:E3

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

★ 7.2/10 (148 votes)
#6

The Old Moon in the Young Moon's Arms

S1:E6

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

★ 6.8/10 (271 votes)

Fingerprint

S1:E1

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

★ 6.9/10 (174 votes)

The Place You Return

S1:E2

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.

★ 7.0/10 (164 votes)

Leverage

S1:E3

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

★ 6.9/10 (154 votes)

The Other Half

S1:E4

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.

★ 6.7/10 (150 votes)

Paradox

S1:E5

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.

★ 7.2/10 (148 votes)

The Old Moon in the Young Moon's Arms

S1:E6

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

Season Average Rating Episodes Best Episode Worst Episode
1 ★ 6.9 6
★ 7.2 The Old Moon in the Young Moon's Arms
★ 6.7 Paradox
Eva Green
Eve Hewson
Himesh Patel
Marton Csokas
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Cast & Crew

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