The Enchanted Sleeper

It was a good job that the beginning of the third series had an extended recap. It has been two years since the final episode of series two was broadcast.

The opening lays bare that author Philip Pullman's novels is a critique of organised novels.

Two cast out angels appear before Will but he initially rebuffs them. They see the power of his knife and so does Lorek

Meanwhile the Magisterium has stepped up their efforts to locale Lyra. Father Gomez, a zealous member has been given the task.

The opening episode has everyone on a search. Will is looking for Lyra but finds Lorek, who himself is searching for a polar bear being held captive.

Lord Asriel wants to team up with Ogunwe to find allies for the prospective battle with Cardinal MacPhail's troops.

The opening episode wants to set up something epic for the final series. It looks amazing.

Bad Wolf productions have to throw down the gauntlet when it comes to visuals. Since the previous episode of His Dark Materials was broadcast. They won the contract to co-produce Doctor Who with the BBC plus an injection of Disney money. So they want to go out on a high with the third series.