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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...

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  1. 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.

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    Director:Claire McCarthy
    Writer:Eleanor Catton
  2. 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.

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    Director:Claire McCarthy
    Writer:N/A
  3. 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.

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    Director:Claire McCarthy
    Writer:Eleanor Catton
  4. 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.

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    Director:Claire McCarthy
    Writer:N/A
  5. 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.

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    Director:Claire McCarthy
    Writer:N/A
  6. 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.

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    Director:Claire McCarthy
    Writer:N/A
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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".