One of the casualties of the COVID-19 pandemic was a backstory episode of His Dark Materials – hence there only being seven episodes this season – and it seems as if we can tell where it should have been…

It feels as if someone suddenly caught on to the idea that maybe people like me, who hadn’t read the books, might be watching. Whereas I’m grateful for the catch up, it feels unwieldly and oddly welded on to the show. Still, at least now I know what the Subtle Knife is and why it’s important.

Click here to read Greg’s full review, and for his previous takes, click here.

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