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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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Season 1

7.2/10161 votes
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.
Director: Claire McCarthy
Writer: Unknown
7.0/10175 votes
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.
Director: Claire McCarthy
Writer: Eleanor Catton
6.9/10165 votes
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.
Director: Claire McCarthy
Writer: Unknown
6.8/10284 votes
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.
Director: Claire McCarthy
Writer: Eleanor Catton
6.8/10186 votes
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. In 1866, the results of Crosbie Wells' autopsy are revealed.
Director: Claire McCarthy
Writer: Unknown
6.6/10160 votes
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.
Director: Claire McCarthy
Writer: Unknown