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His Dark Materials S1E6 — The Daemon-Cages
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His Dark Materials•Season 1•Episode 6

The Daemon-Cages

8.6/10 · 4,206 votesDec 8, 201956 min

Ranked #1 of 8 in Season 1•+0.5 vs season avg

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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.

Directed byEuros Lyn, William McGregor
Written byJack Thorne
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Dafne Keen

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Lyra Silvertongue

Ruth Wilson

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Mrs Coulter

Ariyon Bakare

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Euros Lyn

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Michael Clarkson

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Paul Clarkson

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Ole Bratt Birkeland

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David Fisher

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Jessica Levin

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Episode Summary

"The Daemon-Cages" is episode 6 of His Dark Materials season 1. It scored 8.6/10 from 4,206 votes, ranking #1 of 8 episodes this season (season average 8.1). Directed by Euros Lyn, William McGregor and written by Jack Thorne, it aired on December 8, 2019.

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