: Father President MacPhail continues his zealous mission to destroy Lyra, whom he believes is the "child of the prophecy" destined to bring about a second Fall. Key Themes

: Lyra begins the season held captive by her mother, Mrs. Coulter, who uses a sleeping draught to "protect" her from the Magisterium. Will Parry, wielding the Subtle Knife, searches for her with the help of two angels, Balthamos and Baruch. Their journey eventually leads them to the Land of the Dead , a somber, industrial wasteland where Lyra seeks to rescue her late friend Roger.

: Lord Asriel amasses a grand army of humans, witches, and angels to wage a final war against The Authority (a deceptive angel claiming to be the creator). He recruits Commander Ogunwe, a powerful rebel leader, and builds a base for his "Republic of Heaven".

Season 3 picks up with the main characters scattered across the multiverse: