The Best Episodes of His Dark Materials Season 3
Every episode of His Dark Materials Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of His Dark Materials Season 3!
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 3 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "His Dark Materials" season 3 is "The Enchanted Sleeper", rated 7.3/10 from 1682 user votes. It was directed by Amit Gupta and written by Jack Thorne, Amelia Spencer. "The Enchanted Sleeper" aired on 12/18/2022 and is rated 0.2 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "The Break".
7.3/10 1,682 votes#1 - The Enchanted Sleeper
Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 12/18/2022
Held captive by Mrs Coulter, a dreaming Lyra finds herself in a mysterious place with someone familiar - Roger. Will continues his quest to find Lyra, meeting unexpected allies along the way.
Director: Amit Gupta
Writer: Jack Thorne, Amelia Spencer
7.5/10 1,527 votes#2 - The Break
Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 12/24/2022
Will tries to save Lyra from her mother and the Magisterium, but it comes at a great personal cost. Asriel’s plans change when unexpected angelic visitors crash into his republic.
Director: Amit Gupta
Writer: Jack Thorne, Amelia Spencer
7.5/10 1,459 votes#3 - The Intention Craft
Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 1/1/2023
Lyra and Will seek help from Iorek to fix the Subtle Knife before reaching an agreement to go to the Land of the Dead together. Mrs Coulter goes on trial in Asriel’s republic.
Director: Charles Martin
Writer: Jack Thorne
7.5/10 1,554 votes#4 - Lyra and Her Death
Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 1/8/2023
As Lyra and Will head to the Land of the Dead, Mrs Coulter tries to thwart MacPhail. Mary is buoyed by the unexpected appearance of a very unusual creature.
Director: Charles Martin
Writer: Jack Thorne
7.8/10 1,422 votes#5 - No Way Out
Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 1/15/2023
In the world of the mulefa, Mary makes a heartbreaking discovery. Lyra and Will journey through the Land of the Dead in search of Roger.
Director: Weronika Tofilska, Russell Dodgson
Writer: Amelia Spencer
8.1/10 1,481 votes#6 - The Abyss
Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 1/22/2023
As Metatron's abyss rips through the worlds, sucking Dust into its depths, Lyra and Will attempt to lead the ghosts out of the Land of the Dead.
Director: Amit Gupta
Writer: Francesca Gardiner
8.5/10 1,819 votes#7 - The Clouded Mountain
Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 1/29/2023
As the Clouded Mountain approaches, Mrs Coulter, Asriel and his council discuss their battle strategy. In the Land of the Dead, Lyra and Will deliberate their next move.
Director: Amit Gupta
Writer: Francesca Gardiner
7.6/10 2,016 votes#8 - The Botanic Garden
Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 2/5/2023
Lyra and Will reunite with Mary and hear a story that changes everything. Now they must decide what they are willing to sacrifice if they are to save the worlds.
Director: Harry Wootliff
Writer: Francesca Gardiner