His Dark Materials: Once Upon a Time in the North

In this engaging prequel episode from Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials universe, a young Lee Scoresby, a Texan aeronaut at just 24 years old, navigates the treacherous Arctic island of Novy Odense after winning a hot-air balloon in a poker game. Joined by his hare daemon Hester, Lee becomes embroiled in a deadly conspiracy involving an oil magnate and a corrupt mayoral candidate, as well as a notorious hired killer from his past. Teaming up with a reviled armored bear, Lee must employ both quick-witted strategies and daring actions to confront the unfolding dangers, offering fans a captivating look into the beginnings of a legendary friendship.