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The Worst Episodes of The Luminaries

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. Background image for Paradox
    6.6/10(156 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.

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    Director:Claire McCarthy
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for Fingerprint
    6.8/10(281 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.

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    Director:Claire McCarthy
    Writer:Eleanor Catton
  3. Background image for The Place You Return
    6.8/10(180 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.

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    Director:Claire McCarthy
    Writer:Unknown
  4. Background image for The Other Half
    6.8/10(160 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:Unknown
  5. Background image for Leverage
    7.0/10(170 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.

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    Director:Claire McCarthy
    Writer:Eleanor Catton
  6. Background image for The Old Moon in the Young Moon's Arms
    7.1/10(154 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:Unknown
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Worst Episodes Summary

"Paradox" is the worst rated episode of "The Luminaries". It scored 6.6/10 based on 156 votes. Directed by Claire McCarthy and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/14/2020. This episode scored 0.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Fingerprint".