His Dark Materials
“The truth lies beyond the world we know.”
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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| United States | HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | JioHotstar, VI movies and tv | — |
| United Kingdom | Sky Go, BBC iPlayer | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| Canada | Crave, Crave Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | Foxtel Now, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Fetch TV |
| Germany | WOW, Wow Fiction Amazon Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, maxdome Store |
| France | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | — |
| Brazil | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | — |
About His Dark Materials
His Dark Materials is a 2019 English-language sci-fi & fantasy, drama and action & adventure series created by Jack Thorne. The cast is led by Dafne Keen, Amir Wilson, Ruth Wilson. It spans 3 seasons and 23 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 7.8/10 across 1900 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max.
His Dark Materials was produced by Bad Wolf, New Line Cinema, and Katja Motion Picture Corp. and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was first aired on November 3, 2019, and carries a TV-14 certification.
- Created by
- Jack Thorne
- First aired
- November 3, 2019
- Last aired
- February 5, 2023
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- TV-14
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 3 (23 episodes)
- Network
- BBC One
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Production
- Bad Wolf, New Line Cinema, Katja Motion Picture Corp.
His Dark Materials cast & crew
His Dark Materials was created by Jack Thorne.
The cast features Dafne Keen as Lyra Silvertongue, Amir Wilson as Will Parry, Ruth Wilson as Mrs Coulter, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje as Ogunwe, Simone Kirby as Mary Malone, and Will Keen as Father President MacPhail.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Lorne Balfe and it was produced by Francesca Gardiner and Nick Pitt.
Is His Dark Materials worth watching?
His Dark Materials holds an audience score of 7.8/10 from 1,893 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed sci-fi & fantasy series.
With 3 seasons and 23 episodes, it's a meaty weekend watch.
If you enjoy sci-fi & fantasy, drama, and action & adventure, His Dark Materials is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch His Dark Materials
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Cast of His Dark Materials
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
His Dark Materials — FAQs
▸Where can I watch His Dark Materials in United States?
His Dark Materials is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max in United States.
▸Is His Dark Materials on HBO Max Amazon Channel?
Yes — His Dark Materials is currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is His Dark Materials in?
His Dark Materials is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of His Dark Materials are there?
His Dark Materials has 3 seasons with 23 episodes in total.
▸What is His Dark Materials rated?
His Dark Materials is rated TV-14. It holds a 7.8/10 audience score from 1,893 ratings.
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