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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
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.
Directed by Tom HooperWritten by Jack ThorneGuest stars Lewin Lloyd, James McAvoy, Ian Gelder, Philip Goldacre, Richard Cunningham, Patrick Godfrey, Libby Rodliffe, Simon Manyonda
Episode 2
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.
Directed by Tom Hooper, William McGregorWritten by Jack ThorneGuest stars Lewin Lloyd, Sandra James-Young, Simon Manyonda, Nabil Elouahabi, Geoff Bell, Tyler Howitt, Ruby Llewelyn, Mary Fernandez
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.
Directed by Dawn Shadforth, William McGregorWritten by Jack ThorneGuest stars Simon Manyonda, Nabil Elouahabi, Geoff Bell, Mat Fraser, Robert Emms, Clarke Peters, Jamie Wilkes, Kit Connor
Episode 4
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.
Directed by Otto BathurstWritten by Jack ThorneGuest stars Lin-Manuel Miranda, Harry Melling, Joi Johannsson, Mat Fraser, Peter Serafinowicz, Ian Peck, Kit Connor, David Suchet
Episode 5
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.
Directed by Otto Bathurst, William McGregorWritten by Jack ThorneGuest stars Amir Wilson, Ruta Gedmintas, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Lia Williams, Geoff Bell, Tyler Howitt, Kate Rutter, Pasi Antero Remsu
Episode 6
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.
Directed by Euros Lyn, William McGregorWritten by Jack ThorneGuest stars Amir Wilson, Lewin Lloyd, Ruta Gedmintas, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Lia Williams, Ruby Llewelyn, Mary Fernandez, Kate Rutter
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.
Directed by Jamie Childs, William McGregorWritten by Jack ThorneGuest stars Amir Wilson, Lewin Lloyd, Ruta Gedmintas, James McAvoy, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Morfydd Clark, Joi Johannsson, Asheq Akhtar
Episode 8
As the Magisterium closes in, Lyra learns more about Asriel’s rebellion. But her assistance to him comes at great personal cost.
Directed by Jamie Childs, William McGregorWritten by Jack ThorneGuest stars Amir Wilson, Lewin Lloyd, James McAvoy, Robert Emms, Eloise Little, Cath Whitefield, Gary Lewis, Jamie Wilkes
Episode information updated Jul 24, 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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