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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The peak run. Top 40% of seasons by average rating — consecutive, with an average of 7.77.
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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
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8 episodes • 2019Avg: 7.8Golden Era
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lyra's Jordan | Nov 3, 2019 | 7.6 |
| 2 | The Idea of North | Nov 10, 2019 | 7.6 |
| 3 | The Spies | Nov 17, 2019 | 7.5 |
| 4 | Armour | Nov 24, 2019 | 7.7 |
| 5 | The Lost Boy | Dec 1, 2019 | 7.8 |
| 6 | The Daemon-Cages | Dec 8, 2019 | 8.2 |
| 7 | The Fight to the Death | Dec 15, 2019 | 7.8 |
| 8 | Betrayal | Dec 22, 2019 | 8.0 |
7 episodes • 2020Avg: 7.5
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The City of Magpies | Nov 8, 2020 | 7.3 |
| 2 | The Cave | Nov 15, 2020 | 7.3 |
| 3 | Theft | Nov 22, 2020 | 7.3 |
| 4 | Tower of the Angels | Nov 29, 2020 | 7.8 |
| 5 | The Scholar | Dec 6, 2020 | 7.7 |
| 6 | Malice | Dec 13, 2020 | 7.5 |
| 7 | Æsahættr | Dec 20, 2020 | 7.7 |
8 episodes • 2022Avg: 7.3
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Enchanted Sleeper | Dec 18, 2022 | 7.0 |
| 2 | The Break | Dec 24, 2022 | 7.2 |
| 3 | The Intention Craft | Jan 1, 2023 | 7.2 |
| 4 | Lyra and Her Death | Jan 8, 2023 | 7.2 |
| 5 | No Way Out | Jan 15, 2023 | 7.2 |
| 6 | The Abyss | Jan 22, 2023 | 7.5 |
| 7 | The Clouded Mountain | Jan 29, 2023 | 7.4 |
| 8 | The Botanic Garden | Feb 5, 2023 | 7.5 |
