The Best Episodes of His Dark Materials Season 1
Every episode of His Dark Materials Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover 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 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.
Season 1 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "His Dark Materials" season 1 is "Lyra's Jordan", rated 7.8/10 from 5736 user votes. It was directed by Tom Hooper and written by Jack Thorne. "Lyra's Jordan" aired on 11/3/2019 and is rated 0.2 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "The Idea of North".
7.8/10 5,736 votes#1 - 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.
Director: Tom Hooper
Writer: Jack Thorne
8.0/10 4,537 votes#2 - 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.
Director: Tom Hooper, William McGregor
Writer: Jack Thorne
7.9/10 3,995 votes#3 - The Spies
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 11/17/2019
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.
Director: Dawn Shadforth, William McGregor
Writer: Jack Thorne
8.3/10 3,935 votes#4 - 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.
Director: Otto Bathurst
Writer: Jack Thorne
8.0/10 3,568 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.
Director: Otto Bathurst, William McGregor
Writer: Jack Thorne
8.6/10 3,926 votes#6 - 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.
Director: Euros Lyn, William McGregor
Writer: Jack Thorne
8.0/10 3,153 votes#7 - 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.
Director: Jamie Childs, William McGregor
Writer: Jack Thorne
8.4/10 3,333 votes#8 - 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.
Director: Jamie Childs, William McGregor
Writer: Jack Thorne