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The Worst Episodes of The Luminaries

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Worst episode
S1E5 Paradox
6.6171 votes
Top season
Season 1
6.9avg
Binge time
5h 12m
6 episodes

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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    The Luminaries Season 1 Episode 5 - Paradox
    6.6/10(171 votes)
    S1:E5

    A stranger arrives in town and interrupts a secret council between the men of Hokitika. The events from the night Crosbie Wells died are pieced together.

    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Luminaries Season 1 Episode 1 - Fingerprint
    6.8/10(301 votes)
    S1:E1

    In 1865 two young adventurers, Anna Wetherell and Emery Staines, meet on the last day of their voyage to New Zealand.

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  3. The Luminaries Season 1 Episode 2 - The Place You Return
    6.9/10(198 votes)
    S1:E2

    Lydia and Carver hatch a plan to free Carver from his convict past. Emery sets sail to the goldfields in search of Anna. In 1866, the results of Crosbie Wells' autopsy are revealed.

    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Luminaries Season 1 Episode 4 - The Other Half
    6.9/10(175 votes)
    S1:E4

    In 1865, Emery and Anna have a disastrous reunion in Hokitika, Emery learns about Carver's past and Quee makes a rewarding discovery. In 1866, hope is fading for Anna - in desperation she takes matters into her own hands.

    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Luminaries Season 1 Episode 3 - Leverage
    7.0/10(187 votes)
    S1:E3

    Anna's suspicions are aroused as Lydia prepares to host a party. Lauderback is blackmailed. In 1866, Crosbie Wells is buried.

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  6. The Luminaries Season 1 Episode 6 - The Old Moon in the Young Moon's Arms
    7.2/10(170 votes)
    S1:E6

    Anna is tried for murder. New evidence reveals a connection between Lauderback and Crosbie Wells.

    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Paradox" is the worst rated episode of The Luminaries. It scored 6.6/10 from 171 votes. Directed by Claire McCarthy and written by Unknown, it aired on June 14, 2020. This episode scored 0.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Fingerprint".

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