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His Dark Materials

His Dark Materials

The truth lies beyond the world we know.

TV-142019•53m•7.8/10
Sci-Fi & FantasyDrama

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7.8/10(2K)

Lyra is an orphan who lives in a parallel universe in which science, theology and magic are entwined. Her search for a kidnapped friend uncovers a sinister plot involving stolen children and turns into a quest to understand a mysterious phenomenon called Dust. She is later joined on her journey by Will, a boy who possesses a knife that can cut windows between worlds. As she learns the truth about her parents and her prophesied destiny, the two young people are caught up in a war against celestial powers that ranges across many worlds.

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Production

Bad Wolf, New Line Cinema, Katja Motion Picture Corp., BBC Studios Distribution, Anton

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

November 3, 2019

Last Aired

February 5, 2023

Networks

BBC One

Created By

Jack Thorne

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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Lyra's Jordan
E1
Lyra's Jordan
Air date: 2019-11-03
Orphan Lyra Belacqua's world is turned upside-down by her long-absent uncle's return from the north, while the glamorous Mrs Coulter visits Jordan College with a proposition.
The Idea of North
E2
The Idea of North
Air date: 2019-11-10
Lyra starts her new life in London, determined to find Roger with Mrs Coulter’s help. The Gyptians continue their search for the missing children and the elusive Gobblers.
The Spies
E3
The Spies
Air date: 2019-11-17
From the clutches of the Gobblers, Lyra finds help from an unlikely place. It helps her put together more about her past and keep safe from Mrs Coulter and the Magisterium.
Armour
E4
Armour
Air date: 2019-11-24
Lyra and the Gyptians arrive in the North and seek the help of the Witches’ Consul, Texan aeronaut Lee Scoresby and an armoured bear in service to the town.
The Lost Boy
E5
The Lost Boy
Air date: 2019-12-01
The alethiometer sends Lyra and Iorek on a new path, leading to a shocking but vital clue in her search to find her friend Roger and the other missing children.
The Daemon-Cages
E6
The Daemon-Cages
Air date: 2019-12-08
Lyra discovers the horrific truth behind the Gobbler’s activities in the North. She must use all her wits to help free those around her and avoid suffering a terrible fate.
The Fight to the Death
E7
The Fight to the Death
Air date: 2019-12-15
Separated from her friends, Lyra must use all of her methods of deception to thwart a formidable foe. Meanwhile, Mrs Coulter plots her next move.
Betrayal
E8
Betrayal
Air date: 2019-12-22
As the Magisterium closes in, Lyra learns more about Asriel’s rebellion. But her assistance to him comes at great personal cost.

Cast

Dafne Keen

Dafne Keen

Lyra Silvertongue

Amir Wilson

Amir Wilson

Will Parry

Ruth Wilson

Ruth Wilson

Mrs Coulter

Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje

Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje

Ogunwe

Simone Kirby

Simone Kirby

Mary Malone

Will Keen

Will Keen

Father President MacPhail

Jonathan Aris

Jonathan Aris

Commander Roke

Chipo Chung

Chipo Chung

Xaphania

Lewin Lloyd

Lewin Lloyd

Roger Parslow

Jamie Ward

Jamie Ward

Father Gomez

James McAvoy

James McAvoy

Lord Asriel

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