His Dark Materials (2019) is a fantasy adventure TV series based on Philip Pullman’s acclaimed trilogy of novels. The story is set in a parallel universe where humans have animal companions called daemons, manifestations of their souls. The series follows Lyra Belacqua, a brave and curious orphan, who uncovers a sinister conspiracy involving kidnapped children and a mysterious substance called Dust.

As Lyra embarks on a journey to rescue her friend Roger, she discovers a wider struggle between powerful forces that seek to control Dust and suppress free will. Along the way, she befriends Will Parry, a boy from another world, and together they explore multiple dimensions, encountering witches, armored polar bears, and angels.

The series delves into themes of identity, freedom, and the nature of the soul while building toward an epic conflict that questions the authority of divine power and the fight for humanity’s independence. It’s a story of courage, sacrifice, and the pursuit of truth in a richly imagined world.