The Luminaries

A slow, atmospheric period mystery that weaves romance and revenge through a rugged gold-rush setting, demanding close attention to its shifting timelines.

Created by

Claire McCarthy

Genres

Drama, Mystery

Starring

Eva Green, Eve Hewson, Himesh Patel

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.

How it feels

Dark, melancholic, tense and romantic. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Greed, love, revenge, fate

Content

Mild violence, gore, sexual content and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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