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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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Checked Jul 22, 2026
His Dark Materials is available to stream on HBO (Via Hulu), HBO Max, Max (Via Amazon Prime), and YouTube TV in United States. You can also buy it from Amazon, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home. Use the direct links below to open the provider.
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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Episode 1
Held captive by Mrs Coulter, a dreaming Lyra finds herself in a mysterious place with someone familiar - Roger. Will continues his quest to find Lyra, meeting unexpected allies along the way.
Directed by Amit GuptaWritten by Jack Thorne, Amelia SpencerGuest stars Kit Connor, Joe Tandberg, Frank Bourke, Martin Bell, Seán Carlsen, Marged Esli, Lauren Grace, Sorcha Groundsell
Episode 2
Will tries to save Lyra from her mother and the Magisterium, but it comes at a great personal cost. Asriel’s plans change when unexpected angelic visitors crash into his republic.
Directed by Amit GuptaWritten by Jack Thorne, Amelia SpencerGuest stars Jade Anouka, Kit Connor, Joe Tandberg, Lauren Grace, Sorcha Groundsell, Victoria Hamilton, Wade Briggs, Aisha-May Hunte
Episode 3
Lyra and Will seek help from Iorek to fix the Subtle Knife before reaching an agreement to go to the Land of the Dead together. Mrs Coulter goes on trial in Asriel’s republic.
Directed by Charles MartinWritten by Jack ThorneGuest stars Jade Anouka, Lia Williams, Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù, Kit Connor, Joe Tandberg, Lindsay Duncan, Lauren Grace, Sorcha Groundsell
Episode 4
As Lyra and Will head to the Land of the Dead, Mrs Coulter tries to thwart MacPhail. Mary is buoyed by the unexpected appearance of a very unusual creature.
Directed by Charles MartinWritten by Jack ThorneGuest stars Lia Williams, Kit Connor, Martin Bell, Naomi Battrick, Souad Faress, Mark Holden, Gerard Horan, Jamie Kenna
Episode 5
In the world of the mulefa, Mary makes a heartbreaking discovery. Lyra and Will journey through the Land of the Dead in search of Roger.
Directed by Weronika Tofilska, Russell DodgsonWritten by Amelia SpencerGuest stars Lin-Manuel Miranda, Lia Williams, Kit Connor, Wade Briggs, Peter Wight, Kate Ashfield, Sophie Brooke, Sienna Collins
Episode 6
As Metatron's abyss rips through the worlds, sucking Dust into its depths, Lyra and Will attempt to lead the ghosts out of the Land of the Dead.
Directed by Amit GuptaWritten by Francesca GardinerGuest stars Ruta Gedmintas, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jade Anouka, Andrew Scott, Joe Tandberg, Frank Bourke, Victoria Hamilton, Kate Ashfield
Episode 7
As the Clouded Mountain approaches, Mrs Coulter, Asriel and his council discuss their battle strategy. In the Land of the Dead, Lyra and Will deliberate their next move.
Directed by Amit GuptaWritten by Francesca GardinerGuest stars Ruta Gedmintas, Kit Connor, David Suchet, Anna Hrubcova, Catriona James, Victoria Hamilton, Robert Boulter, Francis Lovehall
Episode 8
Lyra and Will reunite with Mary and hear a story that changes everything. Now they must decide what they are willing to sacrifice if they are to save the worlds.
Directed by Harry WootliffWritten by Francesca GardinerGuest stars Ruta Gedmintas, Nina Sosanya, Kit Connor, Kate Ashfield, Patricia Allison, Val Adams, Tuppence Middleton, Kobna Holdbrook-Smith
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
Dafne KeenLyra Silvertongue
Amir WilsonWill Parry
Ruth WilsonMrs Coulter
Adewale Akinnuoye-AgbajeOgunwe
Ariyon BakareLord Carlo Boreal
Simone KirbyMary Malone
Jonathan ArisCommander Roke
Chipo ChungXaphania
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