The Worst Episodes of His Dark Materials
Every episode of His Dark Materials ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of His Dark Materials!
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.
Lowest Rated Episodes Summary
The worst episode of "His Dark Materials" 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) lower than the second lowest 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
7.6/10 2,016 votes#5 - 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
7.8/10 5,737 votes#6 - 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
7.8/10 2,495 votes#7 - 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
7.8/10 2,138 votes#8 - 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
7.8/10 1,423 votes#9 - 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
7.9/10 3,998 votes#10 - 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
7.9/10 2,296 votes#11 - 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
8.0/10 4,538 votes#12 - 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
8.0/10 3,570 votes#13 - 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
8.0/10 3,153 votes#14 - 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
8.0/10 2,300 votes#15 - 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
8.1/10 1,482 votes#16 - 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
8.2/10 2,033 votes#17 - 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
8.3/10 3,937 votes#18 - 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
8.4/10 3,333 votes#19 - 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
8.4/10 2,183 votes#20 - 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
8.5/10 2,345 votes#21 - 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
8.5/10 1,819 votes#22 - 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
8.6/10 3,927 votes#23 - 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