His Dark Materials

2019-2023 53m

7.8 / 10 2K

RATING

7.8/10

1.9K

YOUR RATING

Sci-Fi & Fantasy Drama Action & Adventure

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.

Creators

Jack Thorne

Stars

Dafne Keen Ruth Wilson Kit Connor

Seasons

Father President MacPhail

Iorek Byrnison (voice)

Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje

Kobna Holdbrook-Smith

Iofur Raknison (voice)

Amber Fitzgerald-Woolfe

Customs Officer Alexander

Father Gomez's Daemon (voice)

1.9K User reviews

Father President MacPhail

Iorek Byrnison (voice)

Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje

Kobna Holdbrook-Smith

Iofur Raknison (voice)

Amber Fitzgerald-Woolfe

Customs Officer Alexander

Father Gomez's Daemon (voice)

moviemovement 4 Jul 2024

His Dark Materials, the TV adaptation of Philip Pullman's book series, is a disappointing step down from the previous attempt to bring this story to life on the big screen. The Golden Compass, released in 2007, had its issues, but this new series feels like a watered-down version only for young children, with its simplistic dialogue and toned-down action. With cameos from actors like Harry Mel...

tmdb71552640 21 Feb 2023

Finished the last episode last night, and I'm giving the show a perfect 5-star rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Yes, it was somewhat altered from the books that I love so much; but the changes made sense for a TV adaptation, and I don't feel that any of those changes detracted from the story in any substantial way. All the most important elements are present; casting and acting are superb; sets, costumes,...

Lou44 5 Feb 2021

Fantastic ! So close from the book ! Loved it

msbreviews 27 Jan 2021

**_Season 2_** **Original Review (based on the season's first five episodes handed to press)** HBO is back with the show that was supposed to take over Game of Thrones' massive success. His Dark Materials' debut season was a good start (review here), but its complex, layered storylines didn't all mix up together that well. It's an extremely dense narrative, one that Jack Thorne (the sole wr...

r96sk 8 Oct 2020

**SEASON ONE REVIEW:** S1 of 'His Dark Materials' is enjoyable viewing. First and foremost, the special effects for this show are incredible. The animals and dæmons look insane, especially by television standards. That is the thing that I love most about this. The cinematography is also top notch. Cast-wise it's good. It's easy to see that Dafne Keen (Lyra) has serious talent, she is impress...

msbreviews 29 Mar 2020

If you enjoy reading my Spoiler-Free reviews, please follow my blog @ https://www.msbreviews.com This review will be from someone who doesn't remember a single thing about The Golden Compass (2007), and who didn't read the books. This series wasn't marketed like Watchmen, which requires previous knowledge from the universe it is set in. Therefore, it should stand on its own... and it does, even...