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His Dark Materials.

The truth lies beyond the world we know.

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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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Created by Jack Thorne

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Series 1.

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

Lyra's Jordan

2019-11-03 · 58m7.7

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

2019-11-10 · 59m7.6

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

2019-11-17 · 58m7.6

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

2019-11-24 · 59m7.7

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

2019-12-01 · 59m7.8

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

2019-12-08 · 56m8.2

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

2019-12-15 · 58m7.8

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

2019-12-22 · 59m8.0

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

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