The television adaptation of Philip Pullman’s beloved fantasy trilogy, His Dark Materials, has concluded its epic three-season journey. If you’re looking to start this adventure or revisit the worlds of Lyra and Will, here is your complete guide to where the series is available to stream and purchase around the globe.
The series, a co-production between BBC One and HBO, first premiered in November 2019. It follows Lyra Belacqua, a young girl from a parallel world, and Will Parry, a boy from our world, as they become entangled in a cosmic war involving Dust, daemons, and the mysterious Magisterium. The story unfolds over 23 episodes across three seasons, concluding in December 2022.
Where to Stream His Dark Materials in the United States
For viewers in the United States, HBO Max is the exclusive subscription home for all three seasons of His Dark Materials. The series is included with a standard HBO Max subscription.
You can access HBO Max in several ways:
- Directly through the HBO Max website or app.
- As part of a streaming bundle with Hulu and Disney+.
- Through the HBO Max Amazon Channel, available as an add-on within your Prime Video account.
The series is not available on any ad-supported free streaming platforms in the U.S.. All three seasons are available to stream on-demand in high definition.
How to Buy or Rent Episodes and Seasons
If you prefer to own digital copies or rent individual episodes, the series is available for purchase from several major digital retailers. Prices typically start at $3.99 per episode.
Platforms where you can buy the series include:
- Amazon Video
- Apple TV
- Fandango At Home (formerly Vudu)
This option is useful for viewers who may not want a full streaming subscription and wish to have permanent access to the series in their digital library.
International Streaming Guide
Availability varies significantly by country. Here is a breakdown of where to find the series in other major English-speaking markets.
- United Kingdom: As the co-producing network, the BBC holds the rights. All episodes are available to stream for free on BBC iPlayer, provided you have a valid UK TV license. The series also aired weekly on BBC One.
- Canada: The series streams on Crave, which is the Canadian home for HBO content.
- Australia: Australian viewers can find His Dark Materials on the Binge streaming service.
For countries outside these regions, the primary international distributor is HBO, which often makes the series available on its HBO Max platform or through local partner networks. Using a service’s search function with your location is the best way to confirm current availability.
Physical Media: DVD and Blu-ray Releases
For collectors and those without reliable internet, the complete series is available on physical media. You can purchase DVD and Blu-ray box sets from retailers like:
- Amazon
- GRUV
Blu-ray releases offer the highest quality for home viewing, with prices for complete season sets starting around $17.99.
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About the Series and Its Final Season
His Dark Materials stars Dafne Keen as the courageous Lyra Belacqua and Amir Wilson as Will Parry. The acclaimed cast also includes Ruth Wilson as the formidable Mrs. Coulter, James McAvoy as Lord Asriel, and Lin-Manuel Miranda as the aeronaut Lee Scoresby.
The third and final season, which adapts Pullman’s novel The Amber Spyglass, premiered in the U.S. on December 5, 2022. In the UK, the full season arrived on BBC iPlayer on December 18, 2022. This season concludes the massive story, featuring a full-scale rebellion, journeys to the Land of the Dead, and the introduction of new creatures and characters.
The show’s executive producer, Jane Tranter, reflected on completing the story, noting the ambition of the final book.
“The Amber Spyglass is the most gloriously complex of Philip Pullman’s novels to adapt for TV… This season is both an epic adventure and a story about love and truth.”
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