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His Dark Materials

2019 Ended

7.8/10 1,956 votes

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.

Created by:: Jack Thorne
Cast:: Dafne Keen, Amir Wilson, Ruth Wilson, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje
Language:: English
Country:: United Kingdom, United States of America
Network:: BBC One

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Seasons

4 available

Series 2

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E01

Episode 1

★ 7.3

The City of Magpies

2020-11-08 · 49m

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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E02

Episode 2

★ 7.3

The Cave

2020-11-15 · 53m

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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E03

Episode 3

★ 7.3

Theft

2020-11-22 · 51m

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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E04

Episode 4

★ 7.8

Tower of the Angels

2020-11-29 · 51m

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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E05

Episode 5

★ 7.6

The Scholar

2020-12-06 · 48m

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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E06

Episode 6

★ 7.5

Malice

2020-12-13 · 48m

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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E07

Episode 7

★ 7.7

Æsahættr

2020-12-20 · 48m

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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