Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to The Luminaries List

• Poldark - Both series are set in historical periods with themes of love, ambition, and adventure.
• Taboo - Shares a moody atmosphere and a focus on the complexities of wealth and power in historical contexts.
• The Terror - Explores survival and mystery in historical settings with a dark and suspenseful tone.
• The Age of Shadows - Similar themes of espionage and betrayal in a richly portrayed historical milieu.
• War & Peace - Adaptation of a classic novel, focusing on historical romances and the impact of war.
• The North Water - Takes a dark and thrilling look at life in the 19th century, focusing on human nature.
• Gentleman Jack - Explores themes of love and societal constraints in an historical setting.
• Deadwood - Rich character development and a gritty depiction of life in a historical frontier town.
• The English Game - Combines personal stories with a backdrop of historical events, focusing on class and ambition.
• Victoria - Follows a historical figure navigating love and power dynamics in a visually stunning setting.
• Wives and Daughters - Features themes of societal expectations and family entanglements in a historical context.
• Penny Dreadful - Blends historical elements with gothic horror and complex character relationships.
• The Time Traveler's Wife - Tackles complicated love stories and time in a historical context.
• Poldark (1975) - Earlier adaptation with similar themes of romance and adventure in a historical setting.
• The Forsyte Saga - Focus on family dynamics and societal change across generations in a historical setting.
• Poldark (1975) - Focuses on similar themes of love, ambition, and class struggles in a historical context.
• The Last Kingdom - Historical drama filled with battles, loyalty, and complex characters in past British history.
• The Outcast - Explores the consequences of societal rejection in a richly depicted historical backdrop.
• Ripper Street - Set in Victorian London, featuring crime, suspense, and period details.
• Lark Rise to Candleford - Focuses on rural life and community dynamics in a historical setting.
• Pillars of the Earth - An epic tale set in medieval England, exploring love, ambition, and power struggles.
• The Miniaturist - Historical drama that weaves a mystery with themes of control and power in society.
• The Spanish Princess - Focuses on historical figures navigating love and politics in a richly detailed setting.
• Harlots - Explores complex female characters in a historical setting with themes of empowerment and survival.
• The Last Tycoon - Explore the golden age of Hollywood with the same complexities of power and ambition.
• The Hollow Crown - Series of adaptations of Shakespeare's history plays with intense character explorations.
• Frontier - Combines adventure with historical themes centered around fur traders in the 18th century.
• The Secret Garden - The themes of discovery and transformation in a historical setting resonate with The Luminaries.
• The Knick - Follows the medical practices in the early 20th century with an emphasis on social issues.
• The Romanoffs - Features diverse storylines connected through a historical reference to the Romanov dynasty.
• The White Queen - Explores power dynamics and personal stories during the Wars of the Roses.
• Dickensian - Filters multiple Dickens stories into one narrative, rich with characters and historical context.
• The Crown - Explores power, politics, and personal life of historical figures within a rich production value.
• The French Dispatch - Offers a stylized take on intertwined stories from a historical perspective.
• The Tudors - Focus on the personal and political intrigues of the Tudor monarchy in a historical setting.
• The Last Duel - Portrays themes of honor, betrayal, and societal expectations in a historical context.
• A Woman of No Importance - Explores social class and gender dynamics within a historical context.
• War and Peace - Themes of love and conflict set in a historical backdrop similar to The Luminaries.
• The Man Who Knew Infinity - Based on the life of mathematician Ramanujan, it explores themes of ambition and cultural conflict.