The Best Episodes of His Dark Materials Season 2
Every episode of His Dark Materials Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of His Dark Materials Season 2!
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 2 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "His Dark Materials" season 2 is "The City of Magpies", rated 7.8/10 from 2495 user votes. It was directed by Jamie Childs and written by Jack Thorne. "The City of Magpies" aired on 11/8/2020 and is rated 0.2 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "The Cave".
7.8/10 2,495 votes#1 - The City of Magpies
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 11/8/2020
Lyra and Will find themselves in a strange new place. The Magisterium take action as Mrs Coulter interrogates a suspected heretic witch, and Lee Scoresby embarks on a mission.
Director: Jamie Childs
Writer: Jack Thorne
8.0/10 2,300 votes#2 - The Cave
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 11/15/2020
Lyra crosses into Will's world, and they set off to find answers about Dust. Will is shocked to discover he has grandparents, but quickly realises he can’t trust them.
Director: Jamie Childs
Writer: Jack Thorne, Francesca Gardiner
7.8/10 2,138 votes#3 - Theft
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 11/22/2020
Lyra ignores the alethiometer, with dangerous consequences for her and Will. Lee Scoresby’s search for Grumman brings an unlikely ally, and the witches seek answers.
Director: Leanne Welham
Writer: Jack Thorne, Sarah Quintrell
8.5/10 2,345 votes#4 - Tower of the Angels
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 11/29/2020
In search of the knife, Will and Lyra try to gain entry into the Torre Degli Angeli. Lee finds Grumman - or Jopari, as he is now known - and they take to the sky in search of the knife bearer.
Director: Leanne Welham
Writer: Jack Thorne, Namsi Khan
8.4/10 2,183 votes#5 - The Scholar
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 12/6/2020
Will and Lyra plan to steal the alethiometer from Boreal but are set back by an unforeseen guest. MacPhail takes decisive action, and Mary takes a leap of faith.
Director: Leanne Welham
Writer: Francesca Gardiner
8.2/10 2,033 votes#6 - Malice
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 12/13/2020
Lyra and Will find allies who can help them in their search for Will’s father. The Magisterium learn something shocking, and Mrs Coulter meets a formidable foe.
Director: Jamie Childs
Writer: Jack Thorne, Lydia Adetunji
7.9/10 2,296 votes#7 - Æsahættr
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 12/20/2020
As all paths converge on Cittàgazze, Lee is determined to fulfil his quest, whatever the cost. Mrs Coulter’s question is answered, and Will takes on his father’s mantle.
Director: Jamie Childs
Writer: Jack Thorne