Father MacPhail is a fictional character portrayed by Will Keen in the TV series His Dark Materials.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Lyra's Jordan (season 1), they were 49 years old.
They appear in 16 episodes out of a total of 23 aired and have accumulated 40 positive votes.
Episodes16
Lyra's Jordan
episode S1.E1 november 2019Orphan Lyra Belacqua's world is turned upside-down by her long-absent uncle's return from the north, while the glamorous Mrs Coulter visits.
The Idea of North
episode S1.E2 november 2019Lyra starts her new life in London, determined to find Roger with Mrs Coulter's help. The Gyptians continue their search for the missing children and the elusive Gobblers.
Armour
episode S1.E4 november 2019As the Gyptians head up North, Lyra searches for allies and comes across an armored bear named Iorek Byrnison.
The Fight to the Death
episode S1.E7 december 2019Separated from her friends, Lyra must use all of her methods of deception to thwart a formidable foe. Meanwhile, Mrs Coulter plots her next move.
Betrayal
episode S1.E8 december 2019As the Magesterium closes in, Lyra learns more about Asriel's rebellion. But her assistance to him comes at a great personal cost.
The City of Magpies
episode S2.E1 november 2020Lyra and Will explore a new world. The Magisterium take action on past events. Lee Scoresby embarks on a mission.
The Cave
episode S2.E2 november 2020Lyra and Will head to Oxford for answers. The Magisterium is faced with a choice.
The Scholar
episode S2.E5 december 2020Will and Lyra set out to retrieve what's been lost. Mary takes a leap of faith.
Malice
episode S2.E6 december 2020Lyra and Will find allies who can help them in their search for Will's father. The Magisterium learn something shocking, and Mrs Coulter meets a formidable foe.
Æsahættr
episode S2.E7 december 2020As all paths converge on Cittàgazze, Lee is determined to fulfil his quest, whatever the cost. Mrs Coulter's question is answered, and Will takes on his father's mantle.
The Enchanted Sleeper
episode S3.E1 december 2022As Will searches for Lyra across worlds, Mrs. Coulter tests an unlikely new ally, while Asriel recruits for his war against the Authority.
The Break
episode S3.E2 december 2022As the Magisterium closes in on Mrs. Coulter, Will tries to help Lyra to safety. Asriel's base is rocked by unexpected visitors.
The Intention Craft
episode S3.E3 december 2022Lyra and Will seek help to fix Will's knife. Mrs. Coulter causes chaos at Asriel's republic.
Lyra and Her Death
episode S3.E4 december 2022Lyra and Will travel to a dangerous place from which no one has ever returned. Mrs. Coulter tries to thwart the Magisterium's deadly plan.
No Way Out
episode S3.E5 december 2022Will and Lyra journey into the Land of the Dead in search of Roger. Mrs Coulter risks everything to save Lyra.
The Abyss
episode S3.E6 december 2022Mrs Coulter and Lord Asriel team up and find clues to Lyra's whereabouts. Lyra and Will are determined to break Roger and the other ghosts out of the Land of the Dead.
- Lyra's Jordan
- The Idea of North
- Armour
- The Fight to the Death
- Betrayal
- The City of Magpies
- The Cave
- The Scholar
- Malice
- Æsahættr
- The Enchanted Sleeper
- The Break
- The Intention Craft
- Lyra and Her Death
- No Way Out
- The Abyss
Best moments6
- Orphan Lyra Belacqua's world is turned upside-down by her long-absent uncle's return from the north, while the glamorous Mrs Coulter visits.
- Lyra starts her new life in London, determined to find Roger with Mrs Coulter's help. The Gyptians continue their search for the missing children and the elusive Gobblers.
- As the Gyptians head up North, Lyra searches for allies and comes across an armored bear named Iorek Byrnison.
- Lyra and Will explore a new world. The Magisterium take action on past events. Lee Scoresby embarks on a mission.
- Lyra and Will head to Oxford for answers. The Magisterium is faced with a choice.
- Will and Lyra set out to retrieve what's been lost. Mary takes a leap of faith.
- Lyra's Jordan
- The Idea of North
- Armour
- The City of Magpies
- The Cave
- The Scholar