HDM 1.4: Armored Bears And A Singing Cowboy

By Greta Johnsen, Tricia Bobeda, Peter Sagal
His Dark Materials Lin Manuel
What an episode! It had bears, it had bunnies, it had bar fights … and Lin-Manuel Miranda! Courtesy of HBO
His Dark Materials Lin Manuel
What an episode! It had bears, it had bunnies, it had bar fights … and Lin-Manuel Miranda! Courtesy of HBO

HDM 1.4: Armored Bears And A Singing Cowboy

By Greta Johnsen, Tricia Bobeda, Peter Sagal
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Spoilers ahead!

Lots to unpack in this week’s episode of His Dark Materials: Armored drinking bears! Sassy thieving cowboys! Dudley Dursley for some reason!

Greta Johnsen, Tricia Bobeda and Peter Sagal are here to discuss the latest episode, which is either the moment this TV series comes to life or a terrible approximation of an excellent book, depending on who you listen to.

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