HBO’s adaptation of His Dark Materials was extremely satisfying to watch for fans of the books, but remember what actually happens in those books? Philip Pullman’s trilogy of fantasy novels has been a staple of the genre since its debut in the late 1990s, making the HBO series — starring Dafne Keen, Amir Wilson, Kit Conner, James McAvoy, Ruth Wilson, and more — one of HBO’s most exciting adaptations in years. Each season of the show includes one of the series’ books as well as additional material. So what exactly can we expect to see on our screens in the third and final season of the series, which premiered on December 5?
Ahead, you’ll find recaps of the major events in all three books, right through to the grand finale. That goes without saying, however major spoilers ahead, so if you haven’t read the books and want to get undisturbed into the third season of the TV show, stop reading here. Everyone else – read on!