The Luminaries
Series 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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
1 Season • 6 Episodes
60 min per episode
2020 – 2020
Premiered: Sun, May 17, 2020
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 6: “The Old Moon in the Young Moon's Arms”
Anna is tried for murder. New evidence reveals a connection between Lauderback and Crosbie Wells.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Luminaries: Trailer - BBCOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-06-12
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eleanor Catton
David Long
Denson Baker
Veronika Jenet, Chris Plummer, Alastair Reid
Claudia Bluemhuber, Lisa Chatfield, Mona Qureshi, Christian Vesper, Timothy White
Department Leadership Roster
Lisa Chatfield
Producer
David Long
Original Music Composer
Denson Baker
Director of Photography
Veronika Jenet
Editor
Chris Plummer
Editor
Alastair Reid
Editor
John Dwelly
Editor
Chris Crookall
Editor
Felicity Abbott
Production Design
Edward K. Gibbon
Costume Design
Min Windle
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
12: Suitable only for 12 years and over.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
18+ Restricted to Adults.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Luminaries
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What is The Luminaries about?
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 many seasons does The Luminaries have?
The Luminaries comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Luminaries?
Key cast members in The Luminaries include Eva Green, Eve Hewson, Himesh Patel, Marton Csokas, Ewen Leslie.
Who created or directed The Luminaries?
The Luminaries was developed and directed by Not specified.