Inspired by the work of Philip Pullman, His Dark Materials, which recently started airing on television in the UK, will be returning with a new episode this weekend. Centering around a girl named Lyra, The story takes us through the mysteries and adventures of a magical world where humans are accompanied by their animal counterparts.
Lyra’s journey into the darker secrets of a world ruled by Magisterium begins once she learns about the history surrounding the substance known as Dust. The first season, which gave a brief introduction to the show, was aired on 3rd November 2019. Due to viewers praising the cast and storyline of the series, His Dark Materials was later expanded with two more seasons.
The latest season began airing in the US (HBO) on 5th December 2022. In the UK, the show is usually aired by BBC One and premiered on the television platform on 18th December, 13 days after its initial release online. This part of the season follows Lord Asriel and others waging war against a high-power angel called “The Authority.”
His Dark Materials Season 3: The Cast Behind The Show
This season will be seeing more of Lord Asriel, Mrs. Coulter, Lyra, and Will Parry. Dafne Keen plays the role of the Protagonist Lyra Belacqua, a girl who was believed to be an orphan but later, it was revealed that she was the child of Marisa Coulter and Lord Asriel.
The role of Lord Asriel, a significant figure this season, is played by James McAvoy. Marisa Coulter is portrayed by Ruth Wilson, a well-known actress whose other works include Jane Eyre and Luther, to name a few.
Ogun, a commander that Lord Asriel takes up as an ally, is played by Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje. Will Parry’s role is taken up by the actor Amir Wilson.
His Dark Materials Season 3 Episode 1: Recap
In the episode that was aired on December 18th, 2022, We see Will Parry searching for Lyra, who seems to be living in a faraway place secluded from all humans. Lord Asriel comes to another world in search of someone who could help him in his fight against authority.
Meanwhile, we see Mrs. Coulter fooling a deaf girl into thinking she is treating Lyra when in reality, she is holding her prisoner and feeding her some kind of medicine that keeps her asleep most of the time. Lord Asriel, on the other hand, breaks into the temple and frees Commander Ogunwe, who he recruits to fight against the authority.
Parry keeps running away from the Angels named Baruch and Balthamos, that keep following him. They want him to team up with Asriel, but Parry has other priorities; he wants to find Lyra. The angles inform him of the knife’s immense power, and he agrees to accompany them, but only if they help him in finding Lyra.
Ogunwe takes Lord Asriel to his family and informs him that he won’t be joining his war. They are suddenly attacked by drones. Father President, Cardinal MacPhail, sends Father Gomez on a task to find Lyra, who is supposedly the incarnation of Eve.
Will Parry helps a bear that knows Lyra, and together they set out on a ship to find her. The Magisterium now knew that Lyra was with her mother, and Father Gomez searched for her as well. Lord Asriel opens up a portal to heaven and let’s Ogunwe know that the battle is near.
His Dark Materials Season 3 Episode 2: Release Date
The next episode of this dark mystery series will be aired on December 25th, 2022. New episodes of His Dark Materials will be released in the UK on Sundays, with a single episode having a run time of 56-58 minutes.
His Dark Materials Season 3 Episode 2: What To Expect?
In the upcoming Episode 2, we might see Magisterium finally finding out hints about Lyra’s whereabouts. Parry will find Lyra and will be taking care of her, and bringing her to a safe place. The angel is attacked by their kind, and Lord Asriel and Ogunwe capture one of them.
His Dark Materials Season 3 UK: Where To Watch?
The show is currently being aired by BBC One, and new episodes usually release at 3:00 pm. Since the upcoming episode of His Dark Materials will be aired on Christmas Eve, the timing will be changed to 7:00 pm. Viewers can watch the show on demand at BBC Iplayer.
American audiences can tune in on HBO Max to watch the show as it has already finished airing on the platform. Viewers from India can watch His Dark Materials on Hotstar.
