The Luminaries — Miniseries
In the heart of 1860s New Zealand, amidst the feverish excitement of the gold rush, two lives become inextricably bound by a mysterious astral connection. As fortunes are made and lost, murder lurks in the shadows, passionate loves ignite, and dangerous secrets threaten to unravel everything. Prepare for a season steeped in intrigue, where fate deals unexpected blows and the threads of destiny weave a compelling, perilous tapestry.
The year was 1865. On the final day of their journey to New Zealand, two young people, Anna Wetherell and Emery Staines, encountered each other.
Lydia and Carver devise a scheme to liberate Carver from the shadow of his criminal history. Meanwhile, Emery sets sail for the goldfields, driven by the hope of finding Anna. In the year 1866, the findings of Crosbie Wells’ autopsy become …
A sense of unease settles upon Anna as Lydia makes preparations for a gathering. Meanwhile, Lauderback finds himself the target of blackmail. The year is 1866, and Crosbie Wells is laid to rest.
The year 1865 brought a painful encounter for Emery and Anna in Hokitika. There, Emery learned details of Carver's history, while Quee made a significant discovery. The following year, 1866, saw Anna’s prospects dwindling, and driven by des…
A newcomer’s arrival shatters the clandestine meeting of Hokitika’s men, and with his presence, the fragmented details of the night Crosbie Wells perished begin to coalesce.
Anna stood trial, accused of murder. During the proceedings, newly uncovered evidence suggested a link between Lauderback and Crosbie Wells.
