His Dark Materials

His Dark Materials

The truth lies beyond the world we know.

Ended First aired 03/Nov/2019 United Kingdom English 4 season(s) 44 episode(s)
Sci-Fi & FantasyDramaAction & Adventure
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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Season 3 · Series 3
8 episode(s) · Air date: 18/Dec/2022
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In the final chapter, Lyra, the prophesied child, and Will, the bearer of The Subtle Knife, must journey to a dark place from which no one has ever returned. As her father’s great war against the Authority edges closer, they will learn that saving the worlds comes at a terrible price.

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In the final chapter, Lyra, the prophesied child, and Will, the bearer of The Subtle Knife, must journey to a dark place from which no one has ever returned. As her father’s great war against the Authority edges closer, they will learn that saving the worlds comes at a terrible price.

S3E8
The Botanic Garden
Air date: 05/Feb/2023 · Runtime: 60 min
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Lyra and Will reunite with Mary and hear a story that changes everything. Now they must decide what they are willing to sacrifice if they are to save the worlds.

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Lyra and Will reunite with Mary and hear a story that changes everything. Now they must decide what they are willing to sacrifice if they are to save the worlds.

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S3E7
The Clouded Mountain
Air date: 29/Jan/2023 · Runtime: 51 min
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As the Clouded Mountain approaches, Mrs Coulter, Asriel and his council discuss their battle strategy. In the Land of the Dead, Lyra and Will deliberate their next move.

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As the Clouded Mountain approaches, Mrs Coulter, Asriel and his council discuss their battle strategy. In the Land of the Dead, Lyra and Will deliberate their next move.

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The Abyss
Air date: 22/Jan/2023 · Runtime: 60 min
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As Metatron's abyss rips through the worlds, sucking Dust into its depths, Lyra and Will attempt to lead the ghosts out of the Land of the Dead.

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As Metatron's abyss rips through the worlds, sucking Dust into its depths, Lyra and Will attempt to lead the ghosts out of the Land of the Dead.

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Lyra and Her Death
Air date: 08/Jan/2023 · Runtime: 59 min
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As Lyra and Will head to the Land of the Dead, Mrs Coulter tries to thwart MacPhail. Mary is buoyed by the unexpected appearance of a very unusual creature.

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As Lyra and Will head to the Land of the Dead, Mrs Coulter tries to thwart MacPhail. Mary is buoyed by the unexpected appearance of a very unusual creature.

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S3E3
The Intention Craft
Air date: 01/Jan/2023 · Runtime: 58 min
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Lyra and Will seek help from Iorek to fix the Subtle Knife before reaching an agreement to go to the Land of the Dead together. Mrs Coulter goes on trial in Asriel’s republic.

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Lyra and Will seek help from Iorek to fix the Subtle Knife before reaching an agreement to go to the Land of the Dead together. Mrs Coulter goes on trial in Asriel’s republic.

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The Break
Air date: 24/Dec/2022 · Runtime: 60 min
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Will tries to save Lyra from her mother and the Magisterium, but it comes at a great personal cost. Asriel’s plans change when unexpected angelic visitors crash into his republic.

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Will tries to save Lyra from her mother and the Magisterium, but it comes at a great personal cost. Asriel’s plans change when unexpected angelic visitors crash into his republic.

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S3E1
The Enchanted Sleeper
Air date: 18/Dec/2022 · Runtime: 57 min
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Held captive by Mrs Coulter, a dreaming Lyra finds herself in a mysterious place with someone familiar - Roger. Will continues his quest to find Lyra, meeting unexpected allies along the way.

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Held captive by Mrs Coulter, a dreaming Lyra finds herself in a mysterious place with someone familiar - Roger. Will continues his quest to find Lyra, meeting unexpected allies along the way.

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Season 2 · Series 2
7 episode(s) · Air date: 08/Nov/2020
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Series 2 begins after Lord Asriel has opened a bridge to a new world, and, distraught over the death of her best friend, Lyra follows Asriel into the unknown. In a strange and mysterious abandoned city she meets Will, a boy from our world who is also running from a troubled past. Mrs. Coulter searches for Lyra, determined to bring her home by any means necessary.

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Series 2 begins after Lord Asriel has opened a bridge to a new world, and, distraught over the death of her best friend, Lyra follows Asriel into the unknown. In a strange and mysterious abandoned city she meets Will, a boy from our world who is also running from a troubled past. Mrs. Coulter searches for Lyra, determined to bring her home by any means necessary.

S2E7
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Air date: 20/Dec/2020 · Time: 19:10 · Runtime: 48 min
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As all paths converge on Cittàgazze, Lee is determined to fulfil his quest, whatever the cost. Mrs Coulter’s question is answered, and Will takes on his father’s mantle.

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As all paths converge on Cittàgazze, Lee is determined to fulfil his quest, whatever the cost. Mrs Coulter’s question is answered, and Will takes on his father’s mantle.

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S2E6
Malice
Air date: 13/Dec/2020 · Time: 20:10 · Runtime: 48 min
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Lyra and Will find allies who can help them in their search for Will’s father. The Magisterium learn something shocking, and Mrs Coulter meets a formidable foe.

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Lyra and Will find allies who can help them in their search for Will’s father. The Magisterium learn something shocking, and Mrs Coulter meets a formidable foe.

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S2E5
The Scholar
Air date: 06/Dec/2020 · Time: 20:10 · Runtime: 48 min
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Will and Lyra plan to steal the alethiometer from Boreal but are set back by an unforeseen guest. MacPhail takes decisive action, and Mary takes a leap of faith.

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Will and Lyra plan to steal the alethiometer from Boreal but are set back by an unforeseen guest. MacPhail takes decisive action, and Mary takes a leap of faith.

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Tower of the Angels
Air date: 29/Nov/2020 · Time: 20:10 · Runtime: 51 min
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In search of the knife, Will and Lyra try to gain entry into the Torre Degli Angeli. Lee finds Grumman - or Jopari, as he is now known - and they take to the sky in search of the knife bearer.

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In search of the knife, Will and Lyra try to gain entry into the Torre Degli Angeli. Lee finds Grumman - or Jopari, as he is now known - and they take to the sky in search of the knife bearer.

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Theft
Air date: 22/Nov/2020 · Time: 20:10 · Runtime: 51 min
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Lyra ignores the alethiometer, with dangerous consequences for her and Will. Lee Scoresby’s search for Grumman brings an unlikely ally, and the witches seek answers.

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Lyra ignores the alethiometer, with dangerous consequences for her and Will. Lee Scoresby’s search for Grumman brings an unlikely ally, and the witches seek answers.

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The Cave
Air date: 15/Nov/2020 · Time: 20:10 · Runtime: 53 min
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Lyra crosses into Will's world, and they set off to find answers about Dust. Will is shocked to discover he has grandparents, but quickly realises he can’t trust them.

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Lyra crosses into Will's world, and they set off to find answers about Dust. Will is shocked to discover he has grandparents, but quickly realises he can’t trust them.

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The City of Magpies
Air date: 08/Nov/2020 · Time: 20:10 · Runtime: 49 min
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Lyra and Will find themselves in a strange new place. The Magisterium take action as Mrs Coulter interrogates a suspected heretic witch, and Lee Scoresby embarks on a mission.

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Lyra and Will find themselves in a strange new place. The Magisterium take action as Mrs Coulter interrogates a suspected heretic witch, and Lee Scoresby embarks on a mission.

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Season 1 · Series 1
8 episode(s) · Air date: 03/Nov/2019
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Series 1 follows Lyra, a seemingly ordinary but brave young girl from another world. Her search for a kidnapped friend uncovers an evil plot.

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Series 1 follows Lyra, a seemingly ordinary but brave young girl from another world. Her search for a kidnapped friend uncovers an evil plot.

S1E7
The Fight to the Death
Air date: 15/Dec/2019 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 58 min
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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.

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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.

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S1E6
The Daemon-Cages
Air date: 08/Dec/2019 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 56 min
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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.

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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.

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S1E5
The Lost Boy
Air date: 01/Dec/2019 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 59 min
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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.

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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.

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Armour
Air date: 24/Nov/2019 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 59 min
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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.

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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.

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The Spies
Air date: 17/Nov/2019 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 58 min
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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.

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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.

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The Idea of North
Air date: 10/Nov/2019 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 59 min
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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.

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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.

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Lyra's Jordan
Air date: 03/Nov/2019 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 58 min
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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.

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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.

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Season 0 · Specials
21 episode(s) · Air date: 26/Apr/2020
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Noble Rogue: The Legend of Lee Scoresby
Air date: 29/Jun/2021 · Runtime: 60 min
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This documentary will explore the DNA of Lee Scoresby's character (Lin-Manuel Miranda) and the aspects of the cowboy, outlaw or rogue, who through bravery, loyalty, and rebelliousness are willing to stick up for the underdog and fight for justice.

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This documentary will explore the DNA of Lee Scoresby's character (Lin-Manuel Miranda) and the aspects of the cowboy, outlaw or rogue, who through bravery, loyalty, and rebelliousness are willing to stick up for the underdog and fight for justice.

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Making His Dark Materials
Air date: 26/Apr/2020 · Runtime: 32 min
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The cast and crew of His Dark Materials uncover the magic behind this epic adaptation, featuring Daphne Keen, Ruth Wilson, James McAvoy and Lin-Manuel Miranda. To adapt the books for television, there was no doubt that this much loved story would be an ambitious undertaking. Watch how the production tackled the challenge of envisioning the costumes, building the worlds, bringing the daemons to life and writing the screenplay.

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The cast and crew of His Dark Materials uncover the magic behind this epic adaptation, featuring Daphne Keen, Ruth Wilson, James McAvoy and Lin-Manuel Miranda. To adapt the books for television, there was no doubt that this much loved story would be an ambitious undertaking. Watch how the production tackled the challenge of envisioning the costumes, building the worlds, bringing the daemons to life and writing the screenplay.

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Dafne Keen
Dafne Keen
Lyra Silvertongue
Amir Wilson
Amir Wilson
Will Parry
Ruth Wilson
Ruth Wilson
Mrs Coulter
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Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje
Ogunwe
Ariyon Bakare
Ariyon Bakare
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Simone Kirby
Simone Kirby
Mary Malone
Jonathan Aris
Jonathan Aris
Commander Roke
Chipo Chung
Chipo Chung
Xaphania
Lewin Lloyd
Lewin Lloyd
Roger Parslow
Jamie Ward
Jamie Ward
Father Gomez
Ruta Gedmintas
Ruta Gedmintas
Serafina Pekkala
James McAvoy
James McAvoy
Lord Asriel
Lin-Manuel Miranda
Lin-Manuel Miranda
Lee Scoresby
Jade Anouka
Jade Anouka
Ruta Skadi
Lia Williams
Lia Williams
Dr Cooper
Will Keen
Will Keen
Father President MacPhail
Ian Gelder
Ian Gelder
Charles
Philip Goldacre
Philip Goldacre
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