His Dark Materials season 3 is soon to be released and surely adds a feeling conclusion to the fantasy tale of Lyra. Right from season 1, it has been one of the most appealing fantasy drama series based on a fantasy novel by Philip Pullman. The Trilogy includes Northern Lights 1995 (published as the Golden Compass in North America), the Subtle Knife 1997, and Amber Spyglass, 2000.
The compelling series tells the story of a young girl Lyra decides to take the path to the parallel universe. Here she comes across souls that exist outside the human body in the form of animals.
Now the production released two seasons leaving the audience curious about the upcoming final season. The first series was streamed back in 2019. Also, the third season which is likely to be the final one will bring a conclusion to the adventurous fantasy tale of Lyra.
The trailer has already given fans a glimpse of Serafina Pekkala together with a new character. It is expected that will be a lot of new things in that final season. Audiences will have plenty of fisticuffs and explosions in this full-on action series. Overall it is going to be a massive series depicting a clash between the forces of Heaven and the Earth.
His Dark Materials Season 3 Release Date
A complete release schedule has been announced in the US. Two episodes of the new season will stream for a week starting from Monday 5th December to Monday 26th December on HBO Max and HBO.
However, the UK release date is not yet confirmed According to a post on the official Twitter page, the release date was 26 November 2021. The final season is likely to comprise 8 episodes. Although producer Jane Tranter had previously hinted at season 4 to properly present the entire plot.
Cast for His Dark Materials Season 3
- Ruth Wilson as Marisa Coulter
- James McAvoy as Lord Asriel
- Dafne Keen as Lyra Belacqua
- Amir Wilson as Will Parry
- Ariyon Bakare as Lord Boreal
- Lin-Manuel Miranda as Lee Scoresby
- Andrew Scott as Colonel John Parry
- Will Keen as Father MacPhail, Father MacPhail
- Ruta Gedmintas as Serafina Pekkala
- Daniel Ferguson as Tony Costa
- Anne-Marie Duff as Ma Costa
- James Cosmo as Farder Coram
His Dark Materials Season 3 Plot
As discussed before the last and final season of His Dark Materials is an adaptation of the third book of the fantasy trilogy.
The storyline surrounds the rebellion against the authority that turns into open war. Asriel is trying hard to create the new Republic of Heaven. But to successfully achieve his objectives he needs the subtle knife which is with Will.
Executive producer Jane Tranter was quoted saying ” The Amber Spyglass is the most gloriously complex of Philip Pullman’s novels to adapt for TV but with our world-class creative team in Cardiff, no challenge is too daunting.”
So the audience can expect the season to be an impressive adventure about truth and love. The script brilliantly captures the world as described by Philip Pullman in the Amber Spyglass. Besides the lovable existing cast, there are some exceptional new talents in the series.
Trailer for His Dark Materials Season 3
The trailer released for the final season of His Dark Materials gives a glimpse into the epic plot.
In the re-introduction of James McAvoy’s Asriel, there is a clear hint of the incoming war. Viewers will surely enjoy outstanding visual effects and stunning landscapes. It is all set to give a thrilling and hugely ambitious series.