Jack Thorne
Director
His Dark Materials (2019)
Specials
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.
Released Nov. 3, 2019
Episode 55 min
14+
Genres: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Science Fiction
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Watch Providers: HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max
Production Companies: Bad Wolf, New Line Cinema, Katja Motion Picture Corp., BBC Studios Distribution, Anton
Network: BBC One
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S0E1 - Making His Dark Materials
The cast and crew of His Dark Materials uncover the magic behind this epic adaptation, featuring Daphne Keen, Ruth Wilson, James McAvoy and Lin-Manuel Miranda. To adapt the books for television, there was no doubt that this much loved story would be an ambitious undertaking. Watch how the production tackled the challenge of envisioning the costumes, building the worlds, bringing the daemons to life and writing the screenplay.
April 26, 2020, midnight
S0E2 - Noble Rogue: The Legend of Lee Scoresby
This documentary will explore the DNA of Lee Scoresby's character (Lin-Manuel Miranda) and the aspects of the cowboy, outlaw or rogue, who through bravery, loyalty, and rebelliousness are willing to stick up for the underdog and fight for justice.
June 29, 2021, midnight
S0E3 - Exploring His Dark Materials: Daemons
June 29, 2021, midnight
S0E4 - Exploring His Dark Materials: Panserbjørne
June 29, 2021, midnight
S0E5 - Exploring His Dark Materials: Portals & The Multiverse
June 29, 2021, midnight
S0E6 - Exploring His Dark Materials: Witches
June 29, 2021, midnight
S0E7 - His Dark Materials: Bringing Daemons and Bears to Life
June 29, 2021, midnight
S0E8 - His Dark Materials: Exploring Cittàgazze
June 29, 2021, midnight
S0E9 - His Dark Materials: Worlds Collide
June 29, 2021, midnight
S0E10 - The Powerful Mrs. Coulter
The cast talk about Mrs. Coulter and their character's views of her.
June 29, 2021, midnight
S0E11 - Lyra
The cast talk about Lyra and their character's views of her.
June 29, 2021, midnight
S0E12 - The Subtle Knife
The cast and crew talk about the story of Season 2 which is based on the book 'The Subtle Knife'.
June 29, 2021, midnight
S0E13 - The Daemons of His Dark Materials
June 29, 2021, midnight
S0E14 - Building His Dark Materials
June 29, 2021, midnight
S0E15 - Dressing His Dark Materials
July 6, 2021, midnight
S0E16 - Adapting His Dark Materials
June 29, 2021, midnight
S0E17 - Introducing His Dark Materials
June 29, 2021, midnight
Network: BBC One
Episode Runtime: 55 min.
Season Runtime: 1278 min.
Released: Nov. 3, 2019
Last Air Date: Feb. 5, 2023, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: TV-14
Common sense age: 14+
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