His dark materials

I was bored.

I was in two minds whether to watch as I loved the books but this seems very well done to me. I don't think they are sci-fi, more fantasy. They certainly set you thinking. The stories use alternate but similar worlds to challenge our ingrained perceptions. Not easy but I think it's worth sticking with the series if it continues to be as true to the books as tonight.

Or you could just watch and enjoy.

No, not at children!
BTW there is a very good programme on Philip Pullman on BBC4 right now.

I think this is aimed at kids. I didn't enjoy it at all. I'm not watching next week.

Flossie I also enjoyed the film, and thought that the cast had been well chosen

I thought the books were great, the type that gripped my imagination and took me on the journey. Pullmans descriptions allowed me to create my own images and personalities which I hope this adaptation can match.
It does take a bit of understanding to start with, but if its anything like the books, stick with it, its a great story.

I thought it was excellent. I seem to be alone in being the only person to have enjoyed the film. I used to read the books to my GS.

or academic! lol

No offence taken Ohmother, but I certainly wouldn't class myself as an acedemic! The books were actually written for children and are an easy read.

I’m anxiously looking forward to seeing it

I m not sure it falls into the sci-if category, but like Game of Thrones is a category on its own!
Loved the books and especially the all-afternoon dramatisation of a The Book of Dust on Radio4 a couple of years ago.
Not disappointed by tonight’s dramatisation.

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Grandma KT. No offence intended.

I tried to get into it but found it a bit ‘?’ I’m sure soma academic will tell me the book’s better. ?

Not sure I’d watch it next week even though it seems a massive budget production.

Yes, thought it was very good - but then I did read the books years ago and I think that helped! Not keen on the 10 minute trailer for next week's episode at the end - what happened to waiting patiently?

No avoiding it. Personally I don’t like these dark science fiction type I dint even like a Harry Potter so not for me