His Dark Materials (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Series · ★ 7.9
Released in 2019, His Dark Materials is a drama and sci-fi & fantasy series. “The truth lies beyond the world we know.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Lyra is an orphan who lives in a parallel universe in which science, theology, and magic are intertwined. 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.
Who’s in it. His Dark Materials stars Ruth Wilson as Marisa Coulter, Jade Anouka as Ruta Skadi, Ariyon Bakare as Lord Carlo Boreal and Simone Kirby as Mary Malone, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, His Dark Materials has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch His Dark Materials page.
If you liked it. Fans of His Dark Materials tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Chernobyl.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch His Dark Materials (2019)?
- In US, His Dark Materials is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is His Dark Materials worth watching?
- His Dark Materials holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and sci-fi & fantasy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in His Dark Materials?
- His Dark Materials stars Ruth Wilson, Jade Anouka, Ariyon Bakare, Simone Kirby and Will Keen.
- When was His Dark Materials released?
- His Dark Materials was released in 2019.