S01E01 Lyra's Jordan
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.
His Dark Materials
The truth lies beyond the world we know.
Overview
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.
Episodes
S01E02 The Idea of North
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.
S01E03 The Spies
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.
S01E04 Armour
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.
S01E05 The Lost Boy
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.
S01E06 The Daemon-Cages
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.
S01E07 The Fight to the Death
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.
S01E08 Betrayal
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
Lyra Silvertongue
Amir Wilson
Will Parry
Ruth Wilson
Mrs Coulter
Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje
Ogunwe
Simone Kirby
Mary Malone
Will Keen
Father President MacPhail
Jonathan Aris
Commander Roke
Chipo Chung
Xaphania
Lewin Lloyd
Roger Parslow
Jamie Ward
Father Gomez
James McAvoy
Lord Asriel
