r96sk2020-10-08T16:27:29.976Z

7/10

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 ci...

moviemovement2024-07-03T23:47:54.128Z

2/10

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-do...

msbreviews2020-03-29T11:58:16.808Z

7/10

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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 Watc...

msbreviews2021-01-27T11:00:14.826Z

7/10

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 comp...

Lou442021-02-05T22:24:30.610Z

10/10

Fantastic ! So close from the book ! Loved it

tmdb715526402023-02-21T19:28:56.110Z

10/10

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 ...

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His Dark Materials

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.

Series 2

Nov 8, 20207 Episodes7.5

Series 2 begins after Lord Asriel has opened a bridge to a new world, and, distraught over the death of her best friend, Lyra follows Asriel into the unknown. In a strange and mysterious abandoned city she meets Will, a boy from our world who is also running from a troubled past. Mrs. Coulter searches for Lyra, determined to bring her home by any means necessary.

Series 3

Dec 18, 20228 Episodes7.2

In the final chapter, Lyra, the prophesied child, and Will, the bearer of The Subtle Knife, must journey to a dark place from which no one has ever returned. As her father’s great war against the Authority edges closer, they will learn that saving the worlds comes at a terrible price.

First Air

03/11/2019

Rating

🌟 7.8/10

Status

Ended

Seasons

Episodes

Genres

Sci-Fi & Fantasy Drama Action & Adventure

Languages

English