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The Best Episodes of The Luminaries Season 1

Every episode of The Luminaries Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Luminaries Season 1!

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.

Genres:DramaMystery
Network:TVNZ 1

Season 1 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "The Luminaries" season 1 is "Fingerprint", rated 6.7/10 from 280 user votes. It was directed by Claire McCarthy and written by Eleanor Catton. "Fingerprint" aired on 5/17/2020 and is rated 0.1 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "The Place You Return".

  • Fingerprint
    6.7/10 280 votes

    #1 - 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

  • The Place You Return
    6.8/10 180 votes

    #2 - 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: N/A

  • Leverage
    6.9/10 170 votes

    #3 - 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

  • The Other Half
    6.8/10 160 votes

    #4 - 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: N/A

  • Paradox
    6.5/10 156 votes

    #5 - 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: N/A

  • The Old Moon in the Young Moon's Arms
    7.1/10 153 votes

    #6 - 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: N/A