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His Dark Materials (2019): TV Series vs Book
TV series · 2019–2022 · Created by Jack Thorne · Starring Dafne Keen, Ruth Wilson, James McAvoy
About the tv series
A girl travels through worlds to find the truth about a mysterious dust.
How close is it to the book?
Close to the bookThe series follows the trilogy more fully than the earlier film and keeps its themes.
Read or watch first?
The books are much richer and stranger.
What the book gives you
The Amber Spyglass by Philip Pullman
An epic, emotional conclusion full of wonder and bravery.
Who will like it: Readers who want a moving, grand finale to a great trilogy.