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The Luminaries

The Luminaries

20206.71 Season6 EpisodesEnded

Overview

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.

Created by Eleanor Catton
Written by Eleanor Catton
Produced by Lisa Chatfield
NetworksTVNZ 1

Top Cast

Eva Green

Eva Green

Lydia Wells

Eve Hewson

Eve Hewson

Anna Wetherell

Himesh Patel

Himesh Patel

Emery Staines

Marton Csokas

Marton Csokas

Francis Carver

Ewen Leslie

Ewen Leslie

Crosbie Wells

Benedict Hardie

Benedict Hardie

Alistair Lauderback

Erik Thomson

Erik Thomson

Dick Mannering

Callan Mulvey

Callan Mulvey

George Shepard

Themes & Keywords

new zealand19th century

About The Luminaries

The Luminaries is a drama, mystery series that first aired in 2020 exploring themes of new zealand, 19th century. Created by Eleanor Catton, it stars Eva Green, Eve Hewson, Himesh Patel. 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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