His Dark Materials vs The Witness
The Witness has the higher audience score (10/10 against 7.9/10 for His Dark Materials). His Dark Materials is the older of the two (2019 against 2026). Both are drama shows, so they suit a similar mood.
His Dark Materials
The Witness| His Dark Materials | The Witness | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.9/10 | ★ 10.0/10 |
| Year | 2019 | 2026 |
| Seasons | 3 | 1 |
| Genres | Drama | Crime, Drama |
| Country | GB | – |
| Creator / director | Jack Thorne | – |
| Main cast | Dafne Keen, Amir Wilson, Ruth Wilson, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Simone Kirby | Neil Maskell, James Bradshaw, Kerry Godliman, Mark Stanley, Claire Rushbrook |
Synopsis
His Dark Materials
Lyra is an orphan who lives in a parallel universe in which science, theology and magic are entwined. Her search for a kidnapped friend uncovers a sinister plot involving stolen children and turns into a quest to understand a mysterious phenomenon called Dust. She is later joined on her journey by Will, a boy who possesses a knife that can cut windows between worlds. As she learns the truth about her parents and her prophesied destiny, the two…
The Witness
With their 2-year-old as the sole witness to her murder, Rachel Nickell's partner fights to protect him amid a flawed investigation.
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