His Dark Materials

10 Best Episodes of His Dark Materials - Season 1

Lyra is an orphan who lives in a parallel universe in which science, theology, and magic are intertwined. 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.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 06, 2023.

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#8 - Lyra's Jordan (Season 1 - Episode 1)

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 episode was rated 7.57 from 3490 votes.

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#7 - The Idea of North (Season 1 - Episode 2)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.64 from 2817 votes.

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#6 - The Spies (Season 1 - Episode 3)

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.

The episode was rated 7.69 from 2563 votes.

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#5 - The Lost Boy (Season 1 - Episode 5)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.75 from 2385 votes.

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#4 - The Fight to the Death (Season 1 - Episode 7)

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.

The episode was rated 7.77 from 2262 votes.

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#3 - Armour (Season 1 - Episode 4)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.81 from 2505 votes.

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#2 - Betrayal (Season 1 - Episode 8)

As the Magisterium closes in, Lyra learns more about Asriel’s rebellion. But her assistance to him comes at great personal cost.

The episode was rated 7.87 from 2289 votes.

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#1 - The Daemon-Cages (Season 1 - Episode 6)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.91 from 2346 votes.

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