TV series
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.
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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.
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Episode 1
In 1865 two young adventurers, Anna Wetherell and Emery Staines, meet on the last day of their voyage to New Zealand.
Directed by Claire McCarthyWritten by Eleanor CattonGuest stars Charlie Corrigan, Mark Sole, Matthew Arbuckle, Joel Tobeck, Erroll Shand, Nic Sampson, John Callen, Yoson An
Episode 2
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.
Directed by Claire McCarthyWritten by Eleanor CattonGuest stars Charlie Corrigan, Chelsie Preston Crayford
Episode 3
Anna's suspicions are aroused as Lydia prepares to host a party. Lauderback is blackmailed. In 1866, Crosbie Wells is buried.
Directed by Claire McCarthyWritten by Eleanor CattonGuest stars Matt Baker
Episode 4
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.
Directed by Claire McCarthyGuest stars Tom Clarke
Episode 5
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.
Directed by Claire McCarthyGuest stars Chelsie Preston Crayford
Episode 6
Anna is tried for murder. New evidence reveals a connection between Lauderback and Crosbie Wells.
Directed by Claire McCarthyGuest stars Chelsie Preston Crayford
Episode information updated Sep 20, 2026
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Eva GreenLydia Wells
Eve HewsonAnna Wetherell
Himesh PatelEmery Staines
Marton CsokasFrancis Carver
Ewen LeslieCrosbie Wells
Benedict HardieAlistair Lauderback
Erik ThomsonDick Mannering
Callan MulveyGeorge Shepard
TVNZ 1New Zealand
Working Title TelevisionUnited Kingdom
