Relic Hunter (1999)
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Relic Hunter is streaming in New Zealand on Amazon Prime Video.
What the audience says
Relic Hunter earns its keep as a steady English series that knows its audience. It carries a 6.8/10 on TMDB across 182 ratings — squarely mid-table.
Is it worth starting?
This is 3 seasons deep — English sci-fi & fantasy with mystery threaded through. Starting now means a backlog — worth knowing before you press play.
- Why
- 6.8/10 from 182 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you don't want to start something several seasons deep
- Best for
- A long run rather than a single sitting
Story
Sydney Fox is a professor and globe-trotting "relic hunter" who looks for ancient artifacts to return to museums and/or the descendants of the original owner. She is aided by her linguistic assistant Nigel and occasionally by her somewhat air-headed secretary Claudia. She often ends up battling rival hunters seeking out artifacts for the money.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~45 min per episode |
| Genre | Sci-Fi & Fantasy / Mystery |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Gil Grant
Cast
Where to watch in New Zealand
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 27 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: All Prime Video titles in New Zealand
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