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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
Lyra and Will find themselves in a strange new place. The Magisterium take action as Mrs Coulter interrogates a suspected heretic witch, and Lee Scoresby embarks on a mission.
Directed by Jamie ChildsWritten by Jack ThorneGuest stars Marama Corlett, Ian Peck, Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù, Kit Connor, David Suchet, Cristela Alonzo, Remmie Milner, Ella Schrey-Yeats
Episode 2
Lyra crosses into Will's world, and they set off to find answers about Dust. Will is shocked to discover he has grandparents, but quickly realises he can’t trust them.
Directed by Jamie ChildsWritten by Jack Thorne, Francesca GardinerGuest stars Gary Lewis, Johanne Murdock, Jane How, Brian Protheroe, Nina Sosanya, Jamie Wilkes, Kit Connor, Sasha Frost
Episode 3
Lyra ignores the alethiometer, with dangerous consequences for her and Will. Lee Scoresby’s search for Grumman brings an unlikely ally, and the witches seek answers.
Directed by Leanne WelhamWritten by Jack Thorne, Sarah QuintrellGuest stars Nina Sosanya, Angus Wright, Jamie Wilkes, Henry Miller, Kirsty Besterman, Nigel Cooke, Frankie Hervey, Alfie Todd
Episode 4
In search of the knife, Will and Lyra try to gain entry into the Torre Degli Angeli. Lee finds Grumman - or Jopari, as he is now known - and they take to the sky in search of the knife bearer.
Directed by Leanne WelhamWritten by Jack Thorne, Namsi KhanGuest stars Kit Connor, Cristela Alonzo, Remmie Milner, Ella Schrey-Yeats, Sophie Okonedo, Sasha Frost, Terence Stamp, Phoebe Waller-Bridge
Episode 5
Will and Lyra plan to steal the alethiometer from Boreal but are set back by an unforeseen guest. MacPhail takes decisive action, and Mary takes a leap of faith.
Directed by Leanne WelhamWritten by Francesca GardinerGuest stars Kit Connor, Ella Schrey-Yeats, Sophie Okonedo, David Langham, Sean Gilder, Lewis MacDougall, Julie Hale, John MacNeill
Episode 6
Lyra and Will find allies who can help them in their search for Will’s father. The Magisterium learn something shocking, and Mrs Coulter meets a formidable foe.
Directed by Jamie ChildsWritten by Jack Thorne, Lydia AdetunjiGuest stars Kit Connor, David Suchet, Cristela Alonzo, Remmie Milner, Ella Schrey-Yeats, Sasha Frost, Frank Bourke, Lindsay Duncan
Episode 7
As all paths converge on Cittàgazze, Lee is determined to fulfil his quest, whatever the cost. Mrs Coulter’s question is answered, and Will takes on his father’s mantle.
Directed by Jamie ChildsWritten by Jack ThorneGuest stars Lewin Lloyd, James McAvoy, Kit Connor, Helen McCrory, David Suchet, Cristela Alonzo, Remmie Milner, Ella Schrey-Yeats
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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