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His Dark Materials

The truth lies beyond the world we know.

2019 · TV-14 · 3 seasons · 23 episodes

Created by Jack Thorne

7.8

TMDB audience score
1,981 votes, out of 10

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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.

About 23h to watch every episode. An estimate: 23 episodes at the latest episode runtime of 60 minutes.

Where to watch

Official options in the United States:

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  • HBO Max

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Main cast

  • Dafne Keen
    Lyra Silvertongue
    23 episodes

  • Ruth Wilson
    Mrs Coulter
    23 episodes

  • Kit Connor
    Pantalaimon (voice)
    22 episodes

  • Will Keen
    Father MacPhail
    20 episodes

  • Amir Wilson
    Will Parry
    19 episodes

  • Ariyon Bakare
    Lord Carlo Boreal
    15 episodes

  • Simone Kirby
    Mary Malone
    15 episodes

  • Lewin Lloyd
    Roger Parslow
    14 episodes

  • Ruta Gedmintas
    Serafina Pekkala
    13 episodes

  • Lin-Manuel Miranda
    Lee Scoresby
    13 episodes

  • James McAvoy
    Lord Asriel
    12 episodes

  • Jade Anouka
    Ruta Skadi
    10 episodes

  • Joe Tandberg
    Iorek Byrnison (voice)
    10 episodes

  • Frank Bourke
    Fra Pavel
    10 episodes

  • Cristela Alonzo
    Hester (voice)
    9 episodes

  • Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje
    Ogunwe
    8 episodes

  • Jonathan Aris
    Commander Roke
    8 episodes

  • Chipo Chung
    Xaphania
    8 episodes

Seasons