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His Dark Materials: The Fight to the Death (2019)
Best episode so far
For me it was the best episode to see.
1st. it sets up the Character of Will properly. We are to see a great meeting and I can't wait to it.
2nd. I was convinced that Lyra was in danger on Ioffurs' palace. Although again not bloody (which it no longer bothers me because its the road that BBC chose), you felt that the battle was strong (Also, yeah, armored bears without armor, but give the CGI a break. It's not like CGI is easy)
3rd. The episode stayed way too true to the book. I loved the way McAvoy played and I believe that in 2 minutes on screen he depicted exactly what Asriel is. By the way I loved the voice of Stelmaria!
His Dark Materials: The Daemon-Cages (2019)
Amazingly Adapted
First let me start by saying that I' ve read the books and although they are considered children literature, I find nothing "Childish" on the message they want to pass.
Now as for this episode, I loved it. I don't mind any change from the books, on the contrary, I understand how television needs to adapt in some of the cases (It would be strange to the non readers, to see Will just appear on second season. He is set up PERFECTLY).
The only problem I find atmosphere wise although from other reviewers it seems to not be the case, is the understanding of how strong is the relationship between a person and his daemon. I think that if it was set up in a stronger way in the previous episodes, the impact of this episode would be even higher.
Directing the episode to be available in all ages, takes out of the atmosphere of the combat, which makes sense, but I m curious how the next episode will be directed since, in theory it is gory.