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Ma Costa reveals to Lyra that Mrs. Coulter is her mother and Lord Asriel is her father .

Following her escape from Mrs. Coulter’s apartment, Lyra is rescued from the "Gobblers" by the . She is placed under the care of Ma Costa , the mother of the kidnapped boy Billy Costa, and begins to adapt to life within the Gyptian community. Key story developments include:

The episode marks a significant increase in the show's momentum, shifting from the mystery of London to the preparation for an epic journey North. [S1E3] The Spies

Lyra continues to practice with the alethiometer and successfully uses it to discover that a Gyptian scout, Benjamin, has died during a raid on Mrs. Coulter's home.

His Dark Materials S1E3 ("The Spies"): Third Time's a Charm? Ma Costa reveals to Lyra that Mrs

Lord Boreal travels to our world (a parallel world to Lyra's) to track down John Parry , a mysterious northern traveler, and begins to investigate Parry’s family.

Characters frequently discuss the nature of daemons, further establishing the unique world-building of Philip Pullman's universe. Coulter’s apartment, Lyra is rescued from the "Gobblers"

The Gyptians hold a Great Council and, inspired by John Faa’s leadership, decide to set sail for the North to rescue the kidnapped children and confront the General Oblation Board. Cast and Key Characters