[s1e3] The Spies -

Following her escape from Mrs. Coulter’s apartment, Lyra is rescued from the "Gobblers" by the . She is placed under the care of Ma Costa , the mother of the kidnapped boy Billy Costa, and begins to adapt to life within the Gyptian community. Key story developments include:

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

Characters frequently discuss the nature of daemons, further establishing the unique world-building of Philip Pullman's universe. Following her escape from Mrs

Ma Costa reveals to Lyra that Mrs. Coulter is her mother and Lord Asriel is her father . Key story developments include: The episode is noted

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

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.

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.