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His Dark Materials (2019)

Based on author Philip Pullman’s beloved novel trilogy, His Dark Materials is a fantasy/drama television series that follows Lyra, a brave young woman from another world. Lyra’s quest to find her kidnapped friend leads her to uncover a sinister plot of a secret organization, encounter extraordinary beings, and protect dangerous secrets. Lyra will find that her life is inextricably linked with another as they discover they may be the ones to change the world.

His Dark Materials
Drama
Adventure

Cast
Andrew Scott , James Cosmo , Will Keen , Jade Anouka , James McAvoy , Lin-Manuel Miranda , Daniel Frogson , Clarke Peters , Nina Sosanya , Anne-Marie Duff , Lewin Lloyd , Simone Kirby , Dafne Keen , Lucian Msamati , Amir Wilson , Gary Lewis , Sean Gilder , Ruth Wilson , Ariyon Bakare , Ruta Gedmintas
Release Date
November 3, 2019
Seasons
3
Network
BBC , HBO Max
Writers
Philip Pullman
Directors
Tom Hooper
Story By
philip pullman

Summary

Based on author Philip Pullman’s beloved trilogy, His Dark Materials follows Lyra, a brave young woman from another world. Lyra’s quest to find her kidnapped friend leads her to uncover a sinister plot of a secret organization, encounter extraordinary beings and protect dangerous secrets.

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