His Dark Materials

Name: His Dark Materials
Genre: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama, Action & Adventure
Released: 2019-11-03
Cast: Dafne Keen, Amir Wilson, Ruth Wilson, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Simone Kirby

2019 | 3 seasons | Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama, Action & Adventure

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It drew serious awards attention and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for sci-fi fans and action fans.
The mood: Exciting.
The pace: 3 seasons: a few weeks of evenings.
What might put you off: Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.

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.

How it earned its rating

CriticsSolid
77% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesSolid
7.8 out of 10
AwardsStrong
Won 3 BAFTAs: British Academy Television Craft Awards: Best Sound: Fiction, British Academy Television Craft Awards: Best Special, Visual & Graphic Effects, British Academy Television Craft Awards: Best Titles & Graphic Identity. Also nominated for 3 more BAFTAs. Plus 4 other awards.
Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 3 seasons and reached a solid audience
Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 580K people sought it out in the past year