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The Best Episodes of His Dark Materials Season 1

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The Best Episodes of His Dark Materials Season 1

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...

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  1. Background image for Lyra's Jordan
    7.9/10(71 votes)

    #1 - Lyra's Jordan

    S1:E1

    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.

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    Director:Tom Hooper
  2. Background image for The Idea of North
    7.8/10(56 votes)

    #2 - The Idea of North

    S1:E2

    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.

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    7.8/10(52 votes)

    #3 - The Spies

    S1:E3

    From the clutches of the Gobblers, Lyra finds help from an unlikely place. It helps her put together more about her past and keep safe from Mrs Coulter and the Magisterium.

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    8.0/10(48 votes)

    #4 - Armour

    S1:E4

    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.

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    Director:Otto Bathurst
  5. Background image for The Lost Boy
    8.0/10(47 votes)

    #5 - The Lost Boy

    S1:E5

    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.

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  6. Background image for The Daemon-Cages
    8.5/10(45 votes)

    #6 - The Daemon-Cages

    S1:E6

    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.

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  8. Background image for The Fight to the Death
    8.2/10(40 votes)

    #7 - The Fight to the Death

    S1:E7

    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.

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    8.2/10(46 votes)

    #8 - Betrayal

    S1:E8

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

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Lyra's Jordan" is the best rated episode of "His Dark Materials" season 1. It scored 7.9/10 based on 71 votes. Directed by Tom Hooper and written by Jack Thorne, it aired on 11/3/2019. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "The Idea of North".