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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!

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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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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Luminaries Season 1 Episode 1 - Fingerprint
    5.5/10(10 votes)

    #1 - Fingerprint

    S1:E1

    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

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  2. The Luminaries Season 1 Episode 2 - The Place You Return
    4.3/10(6 votes)

    #2 - 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.

    Director:Claire McCarthy
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Luminaries Season 1 Episode 3 - Leverage
    4.3/10(6 votes)

    #3 - Leverage

    S1:E3

    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

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  4. The Luminaries Season 1 Episode 4 - The Other Half
    4.0/10(6 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.

    Director:Claire McCarthy
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Luminaries Season 1 Episode 5 - Paradox
    4.0/10(6 votes)

    #5 - 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.

    Director:Claire McCarthy
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Luminaries Season 1 Episode 6 - The Old Moon in the Young Moon's Arms
    4.0/10(6 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.

    Director:Claire McCarthy
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Fingerprint" is the best rated episode of "The Luminaries" season 1. It scored 5.5/10 based on 10 votes. Directed by Claire McCarthy and written by Eleanor Catton, it aired on 5/17/2020. This episode is rated 1.2 points higher than the second-best, "The Place You Return".