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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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1Episode 1Lyra's Jordan
58 min
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.
2Episode 2The Idea of North
59 min
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.
3Episode 3The Spies
58 min
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.
4Episode 4Armour
59 min
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.
5Episode 5The Lost Boy
59 min
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.
6Episode 6The Daemon-Cages
56 min
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.
7Episode 7The Fight to the Death
58 min
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.
8Episode 8Betrayal
59 min
As the Magisterium closes in, Lyra learns more about Asriel’s rebellion. But her assistance to him comes at great personal cost.

Dafne Keen
Lyra Silvertongue

Amir Wilson
Will Parry

Ruth Wilson
Mrs Coulter

Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje
Ogunwe

Simone Kirby
Mary Malone

Will Keen
Father President MacPhail

Jonathan Aris
Commander Roke

Chipo Chung
Xaphania

Lewin Lloyd
Roger Parslow

Jamie Ward
Father Gomez

James McAvoy
Lord Asriel