The BEST seasons of His Dark Materials

Every season of His Dark Materials ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best seasons of His Dark Materials!

In an alternative world where all humans have animal companions called dæmons, which are the manifestation of the human soul, a young orphan living with the tutors at Jordan College, Oxford discovers a dangerous secret that involves Lord Asriel and Marisa Coulter. In her search for her missing friend, she uncovers a slew of kidnappings and its link to the mysterious substance called Dust.

Last Updated: 11/10/2024Network: BBC OneStatus: Ended
Season 1
star
7.60
830 votes

#1 - Season 1

First Aired 11/3/2019

Series 1 follows Lyra, a seemingly ordinary but brave young girl from another world. Her search for a kidnapped friend uncovers an evil plot.

Season 2
star
7.58
531 votes

#2 - Season 2

First Aired 11/8/2020

Series 2 begins after Lord Asriel has opened a bridge to a new world, and, distraught over the death of her best friend, Lyra follows Asriel into the unknown. In a strange and mysterious abandoned city she meets Will, a boy from our world who is also running from a troubled past. Mrs. Coulter searches for Lyra, determined to bring her home by any means necessary.

Season 3
star
7.22
381 votes

#3 - Season 3

First Aired 12/18/2022

In the final chapter, Lyra, the prophesied child, and Will, the bearer of The Subtle Knife, must journey to a dark place from which no one has ever returned. As her father’s great war against the Authority edges closer, they will learn that saving the worlds comes at a terrible price.