The BEST episodes of His Dark Materials season 1

Every episode of His Dark Materials season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of His Dark Materials season 1!

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
The Daemon-Cages
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7.91
2342 votes

#1 - The Daemon-Cages

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/8/2019

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.

Directors: Euros Lyn
Writer: Jack Thorne
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Betrayal
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7.87
2287 votes

#2 - Betrayal

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/22/2019

As the Magisterium closes in, Lyra learns more about Asriel’s rebellion. But her assistance to him comes at great personal cost.

Directors: Jamie Childs
Writer: Jack Thorne
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Armour
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7.81
2500 votes

#3 - Armour

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/24/2019

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.

Directors: Otto Bathurst
Writer: Jack Thorne
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The Fight to the Death
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7.77
2257 votes

#4 - The Fight to the Death

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 12/15/2019

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.

Directors: Jamie Childs
Writer: Jack Thorne
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The Lost Boy
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7.75
2381 votes

#5 - The Lost Boy

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 12/1/2019

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.

Directors: Otto Bathurst
Writer: Jack Thorne
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The Spies
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7.69
2557 votes

#6 - The Spies

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/17/2019

From the clutches of the Gobblers, Lyra finds help from an unlikely source, which helps her piece together more about her past and keep safe from the Magisterium.

Directors: Dawn Shadforth
Writer: Jack Thorne
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The Idea of North
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7.64
2808 votes

#7 - The Idea of North

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/10/2019

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.

Directors: Tom Hooper
Writer: Jack Thorne
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Lyra's Jordan
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7.57
3481 votes

#8 - Lyra's Jordan

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/3/2019

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.

Directors: Tom Hooper
Writer: Jack Thorne
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