His Dark Materials

Synopsis

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.

First Air Date: 2019-11-03

Last Air Date: 2023-02-05

Number of Seasons: 3

Number of Episodes: 23

Created By: Jack Thorne

Networks: BBC One

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Top Cast

Dafne Keen as Lyra Silvertongue
Ruth Wilson as Mrs Coulter
Kit Connor as Pantalaimon (voice)
Will Keen as Father President MacPhail
Amir Wilson as Will Parry
Ariyon Bakare as Lord Carlo Boreal
Simone Kirby as Mary Malone
Lewin Lloyd as Roger Parslow
Ruta Gedmintas as Serafina Pekkala
Lin-Manuel Miranda as Lee Scoresby

Seasons

Specials (2020) - (17 Episodes)

Series 1 (2019) - (8 Episodes)

Series 2 (2020) - (7 Episodes)

Series 3 (2022) - (8 Episodes)

Specials (2020)

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Episodes:

Ep. 1: Making His Dark Materials (2020-04-26)

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.
Ep. 2: Noble Rogue: The Legend of Lee Scoresby (2021-06-29)

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.
Ep. 3: Exploring His Dark Materials: Daemons (2021-06-29)

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Ep. 4: Exploring His Dark Materials: Panserbjørne (2021-06-29)

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Ep. 5: Exploring His Dark Materials: Portals & The Multiverse (2021-06-29)

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Ep. 6: Exploring His Dark Materials: Witches (2021-06-29)

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Ep. 7: His Dark Materials: Bringing Daemons and Bears to Life (2021-06-29)

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Ep. 8: His Dark Materials: Exploring Cittàgazze (2021-06-29)

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Ep. 9: His Dark Materials: Worlds Collide (2021-06-29)

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Ep. 10: The Powerful Mrs. Coulter (2021-06-29)

The cast talk about Mrs. Coulter and their character's views of her.
Ep. 11: Lyra (2021-06-29)

The cast talk about Lyra and their character's views of her.
Ep. 12: The Subtle Knife (2021-06-29)

The cast and crew talk about the story of Season 2 which is based on the book 'The Subtle Knife'.
Ep. 13: The Daemons of His Dark Materials (2021-06-29)

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Ep. 14: Building His Dark Materials (2021-06-29)

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Ep. 15: Dressing His Dark Materials (2021-07-06)

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Ep. 16: Adapting His Dark Materials (2021-06-29)

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Ep. 17: Introducing His Dark Materials (2021-06-29)

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