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The Luminaries

Description: An intricately woven, suspenseful tale of love, murder, magic and revenge set in New Zealand at the height of the 1860s gold rush, based on the Man Booker prize-winning novel.
Genre: Drama
Year Released: 2020
Number of episodes: 6
First episode air date: May 17, 2020
Adapted From: The Luminaries
Director: Claire McCarthy
Written By: Eleanor Catton
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