His Dark Materials: Season 2

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HBO | Season Premiere Date: November 8, 2020

Summary: Lyra (Dafne Keen) follows Asriel into a new world and the city of Cittàgaze where she meets Will (Amir Wilson).

Genre(s): Drama, Action & Adventure, Fantasy

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Season 2 Episodes

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S2:E9. Æsahættr
Air Date: December 28, 2020
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S2:E7. Malice
Air Date: December 21, 2020
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S2:E7. Æsahættr
Air Date: December 28, 2020

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Lacy Baugher

Nov 11, 2020

His Dark Materials finally feels as though it has found its groove in its second season. The series feels more lush, propulsive, and epic than it ever has before, with a tightly paced plot and characters we can actually care about. Read full review

The Guardian Stuart Jeffries

Nov 9, 2020

Jack Thorne, one of my favourite TV writers (The Fades, currently on BBC iPlayer, is worth your time), revels in punching up Coulter as a combination of Iago and Lady Macbeth with a hint, at her most pantomimic, of Cruella de Vil. In Thorne’s hands, you never know what she might do next. Read full review

The Times Carol Midgley

Nov 9, 2020

Amir Wilson is good as Will Parry, who comes from Earth's Oxford, and Dafne Keen has barely put a foot wrong as Lyra, who comes from the "alternative" Oxford, but I'm less engaged when minors carry the bulk of the episode. It doesn't help that Lyra's daemon, Pan, sounds like the schoolboy from the Milkybar advert. ... Give it time to blossom. Read full review

The Independent Ed Cumming

Nov 9, 2020

His Dark Materials looks great, it’s robustly made, and there are great actors everywhere, occupying well-built universes. But it doesn’t doesn’t inspire as much wonder as it ought to. Read full review

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Woundwort

Nov 17, 2020

Lyra is brilliant. The sets are interesting Highly recommended for those who loved the books.

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Mikibruno02

Jan 11, 2021

A very well-made series; compared to the first season there is a clearer and more intriguing plot. The story is truly exciting seasoned with mind-blowing interpretations from the cast. Few flaws, so I consider it not only superior to the first season but one of the seasons of a mostA very well-made series; compared to the first season there is a clearer and more intriguing plot. The story is truly exciting seasoned with mind-blowing interpretations from the cast. Few flaws, so I consider it not only superior to the first season but one of the seasons of a most beautiful series ever. Thrilling twists and tears on the finale. I can't wait to enjoy a third, and probably final, season. Rating: 10… Expand

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ggdales

Nov 22, 2020

A definite improvement from the first season. The series is beginning to hit its stride as it moves into more interesting and fantastical source material.

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SimboTheKing

Dec 21, 2020

For such a competently made show I can't quite place my finger on why it doesn't grab me as much as I feel it should. I've read (and adore) the books and this adaptation follows them extremely faithfully. The acting is good, the visuals fantastic and yet... I don't really enjoy it. I justFor such a competently made show I can't quite place my finger on why it doesn't grab me as much as I feel it should. I've read (and adore) the books and this adaptation follows them extremely faithfully. The acting is good, the visuals fantastic and yet... I don't really enjoy it. I just find it average. It feels like it's not really a labour of love and I think this vibe reflects in its quality. It's well made but lacking a certain spark that the best shows do have.

I'm gonna continue watching as it's good enough that it doesn't feel like wasted time but it's not close to the quality of the books. I'd recommend it to fans of His Dark Materials interested in what a faithful adaptation looks like (**** The Golden Compass) but I'd definitely say there's better things on TV.… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 3

77
- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: December 5, 2022
Season 2

71
- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: November 8, 2020
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  S2:E9. Æsahættr
  Air Date: December 28, 2020
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  S2:E7. Malice
  Air Date: December 21, 2020
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  S2:E7. Æsahættr
  Air Date: December 28, 2020
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  S2:E7. Æsahættr
  Air Date: December 20, 2020
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  S2:E6. Malice
  Air Date: December 21, 2020
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  S2:E6. Malice
  Air Date: December 13, 2020
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  S2:E5. The Scholar
  Air Date: December 14, 2020
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  S2:E5. The Scholar
  Air Date: December 6, 2020
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  S2:E4. Tower of the Angels
  Air Date: December 7, 2020
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  S2:E4. Tower of the Angels
  Air Date: November 29, 2020
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  S2:E3. Theft
  Air Date: November 22, 2020
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  S2:E2. The Cave
  Air Date: November 15, 2020
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  S2:E1. The City of Magpies
  Air Date: November 8, 2020
Season 1

69
- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: November 3, 2019