[s1e3] The Spies May 2026

His Dark Materials S1E3 ("The Spies"): Third Time's a Charm?

The episode is noted for strong performances by its ensemble cast: as Lyra Belacqua Ruth Wilson as Mrs. Coulter James Cosmo as Farder Coram Anne-Marie Duff as Ma Costa Lucian Msamati as John Faa Ariyon Bakare as Lord Boreal Themes and Atmosphere [S1E3] The Spies

The Gyptians hold a Great Council and, inspired by John Faa’s leadership, decide to set sail for the North to rescue the kidnapped children and confront the General Oblation Board. Cast and Key Characters His Dark Materials S1E3 ("The Spies"): Third Time's a Charm

" The Spies " is the third episode of the first season of , which originally aired in November 2019. This episode serves as a pivotal turning point where Lyra Belacqua begins her journey North and learns the truth about her parentage. Plot Overview Cast and Key Characters " The Spies "

Lord Boreal travels to our world (a parallel world to Lyra's) to track down John Parry , a mysterious northern traveler, and begins to investigate Parry’s family.

Mrs. Coulter leads a Magisterium squad to raid Jordan College , violating the "scholastic sanctuary" in her desperate search for Lyra.

Lyra continues to practice with the alethiometer and successfully uses it to discover that a Gyptian scout, Benjamin, has died during a raid on Mrs. Coulter's home.