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The Luminaries (2020–2020) — adventure · mystery on TVNZ+
About The Luminaries
The Luminaries ended on May 17, 2020, after its single season aired on TVNZ+. The series concluded its story on that date, with no plans for continuation announced.
The show was a historical adventure and mystery series set in the 1860s during the New Zealand gold rush. It told the story of Anna Wetherell, a young woman who traveled from Britain to New Zealand to start anew. There, she met Emery Staines, and their encounter sparked a mysterious and magical connection. The narrative explored themes of love, fate, and fortune as the characters' lives became intertwined by coincidence and circumstance.
The Luminaries featured an ensemble cast led by Eve Hewson as Anna Wetherell and Himesh Patel as Emery Staines. Eva Green played Lydia Wells, and Ewen Leslie portrayed Crosbie Wells. The series received a rating of 7 on TVMaze and had a runtime of 58 minutes per episode.
The Luminaries episode schedule
6 aired
Aired · 6
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2020 | S1·E6 | The Old Moon in the Young Moon's Arms |
| May 17, 2020 | S1·E5 | Paradox |
| May 17, 2020 | S1·E4 | The Other Half |
| May 17, 2020 | S1·E3 | Leverage |
| May 17, 2020 | S1·E2 | The Place You Return |
| May 17, 2020 | S1·E1 | Fingerprint |
The Luminaries cast
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Eve Hewsonas Anna Wetherell -
Eva Greenas Lydia Wells -
Márton Csókásas Francis Carver -
Himesh Patelas Emery Staines -
Ewen Leslieas Crosbie Wells -
Erik Thomsonas Dick Mannering -
Callan Mulveyas George Shepard -
Benedict Hardieas Alistair Lauderback -
Richard Te Areas Te Rau Tauwhare -
Yoson Anas Sook Yongsheng -
Michael Sheasbyas Walter Moody