Based on author Philip Pullman’s beloved trilogy, His Dark Materials follows Lyra, a brave young woman from another world. Lyra’s quest to find her kidnapped friend leads her to uncover a sinister plot of a secret organization, encounter extraordinary beings and protect dangerous secrets.

The series begins with a search for truth that goes beyond the world we know.
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Learn about the puppetry and visual effects that go into making the on-screen creatures of His Dark Materials.

Dafne Keen and Amir Wilson discuss the differences between Lyra and Will’s worlds and how their characters become a team in Season 2.

Production designer Joel Collins takes you through the set of Cittàgazze to point out hidden details and explains the challenges of building an entire town.

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