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The Luminaries

2020Show1 season6 episodes

DramaMystery
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Metacritic623.8Rotten Tomatoes65%43%
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Metacritic623.8Rotten Tomatoes65%43%

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Binge-friendly

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing
  • You want to half-watch while scrolling

Where to watch

Fingerprint

Not for laughs, comfort or warmth.

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The Luminaries episodes

1 season · 6 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Fingerprint, 6.8
  2. S1 E2 The Place You Return, 7.0
  3. S1 E3 Leverage, 7.1
  4. S1 E4 The Other Half, 7.0
  5. S1 E5 Paradox, 6.7
  6. S1 E6 The Old Moon in the Young Moon's Arms, 7.3

Cast

23 of 23 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Claire McCarthy
Written by
Eleanor Catton
Produced by
Lisa Chatfield
Music by
David Long

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

May 17, 2020 · June 21, 2020 · Ended

First aired
May 17, 2020
Last aired
June 21, 2020
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 6 episodes
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Mystery
Original language
English
Made in
Australia, United Kingdom
Available in
21 countries

Tropes

Multinational Team, Bitch in Sheep's Clothing, Hopeless Suitor +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Luminaries?"

Questions about The Luminaries

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Luminaries?

PrimeThe RokuAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsTubi TVAmazon MX Player

In the United States, The Luminaries streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It also streams in 19 other countries.

Is The Luminaries worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 65%, and Metacritic 62). Critics rate it higher (64 out of 100) than audiences (48).

How long does it take to watch The Luminaries?

6 h

About 6 hours: 6 episodes in 1 season of about 60 minutes each, aired from 2020 to 2020.

Is The Luminaries good for date night?

and 2 morePartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerationalPublic Viewing Safe

It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

What tropes does The Luminaries use?

Multinational TeamBitch in Sheep's ClothingHopeless SuitorChekhov's SkillNice GuyBreak the CutieKilled OffscreenGood ShepherdEveryone Can See ItEloquent in My Native TongueYou Killed My FatherAnachronic Orderand 22 more

TV Tropes lists 34 tropes for it, including Multinational Team, Bitch in Sheep's Clothing, and Hopeless Suitor.