Now that HBO is developing aHarry PotterTV series, the franchise has the opportunity to fix frustrating mistakes made by the Warner Bros. films, yet some of these oversights won’t be truly smoothed over for another ten years. Though not set for release until 2026,HBO’s upcomingHarry Potterseriesis one of the most exciting projects coming in the near future. The show will not only follow Harry through his years at Hogwarts, butit also seems to be an attempt on HBO’s part to make a more book-accurate version of the story.
Promoting book accuracy is likely the biggest strength of theHarry PotterTV showat this time in its development. Oftentimes, remakes such as these are panned as unnecessary or a money grab, but HBO’s claim of accuracy gives the series significantly more merit. It’s especially beneficial because so manyaspects of theHarry Pottermovies were differentfrom the book. Readers have been waiting for decades to see Peeves and the House Elves on-screen. Yet, there’s one major error that the series can fix that will unfortunately take way longer to repair.
The Harry Potter Movies Dropped The Ball On The Battles At The End Of Half-Blood Prince & Deathly Hallows
Why The Battles Are So Important To Harry Potter
Onemovie change that the new show can improve upon is thebattle at the end ofHarry Potter and the Half-Blood Princeand the Battle of Hogwarts. In the sixth movie, the Death Eaters' attack on Hogwarts is quite downplayed, focusing more on Dumbledore’s death rather than the fighting overtaking the Astronomy Tower. In a similar vein,the Battle of Hogwarts at the climax ofHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part Twowas quite expedited, skipping over certain small but enjoyable elements such as Percy’s hero arc and the role of the House Elves.
Harry Potter: Every Order Of The Phoenix Member That Fought At The Battle Of Hogwarts
Minerva McGonagall and Snape weren’t the only Order of the Phoenix members at the Battle of Hogwarts. Several other Harry Potter characters were too.
Although these may seem like arbitrary changes, they actually took away a lot of meaning from Harry’s story. Dumbledore’s death is a huge loss for Harry, but the stakes are made all the higher by the fighting occurring beside it. As Harry’s friends and peers are fighting the Death Eaters, Harry is stuck in a bunker, courtesy of Dumbledore himself. This drama makes the scene all the more intense. Similarly,the Battle of Hogwarts is not just about Harry but all the characters we’ve grown to love. Tying up their plotlines is just as important as seeing Voldemort defeated.
HBO’s Harry Potter Remake Can Finally Do The Books' Best Fight Sequences Justice
How Harry Potter Can Improve Its Action Scenes
Among the many changesHBO’sHarry Pottercan make to be more book accurate, these battles should be at the top of the list. Something that is particularly fun aboutHarry Potteris how the stakes rise with every installment. While the first books can come across more as cozy mysteries, the later books have far more action, intrigue, and danger.TheHarry PotterTV show should lean into these tonal changes, putting just as much effort into the action scenes as the magic and the character development. This will make the later seasons feel all the more compelling.
Harry Potteris as much about rebellion as it is coming-of-age, so the show needs to prove just how vital these battles are, not just for Harry, but for all his peers.
The best way forHarry Potterto make the franchise’s action scenes better is to improve their quality. By no means did theHarry Pottermovies do a bad job at their action scenes, but they definitely could have been given more importance. In reality, the best case scenario would be ifHBO madeHarry Potter’saction scenes feel as intense as those inGame of Thrones.Harry Potteris as much about rebellion as it is coming-of-age, so the show needs to prove just how vital these battles are, not just for Harry, but for all his peers.
It Will Probably Be 10 Years Before HBO’s Harry Potter Show Fixes The Movies' Biggest Mistakes
The Wait For Harry Potter Will (Hopefully) Be Worth It
The only downfall of fixing the franchise’s battle scenes is that it will take a long time. The series intends to adaptall seven of theHarry Potternovels, with each season presumably being dedicated to a single book. This would take at least seven years to make, but will probably take longer because of the nature ofHarry Potter.HBO not only wants to be more book accurate, but also has to consider CGI, special effects, and other post-production scenarios. Already, the show is on a far-reaching timeline, as its premiere isn’t set until 2026.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
The wait forHarry Potteris frustrating, but also somewhat exciting. Rather than rushing through the process for a sooner release date,HBO is taking its time picking the right cast and crafting the ideal story. For audiences, the wait can be excruciating, but it also increases the likelihood that the show will be great. More time usually equals a higher quality product. Plus, the new battle scenes will be especially worth the wait if the rest of the series fixes other commonHarry Potterproblems. Anticipation of something awesome can be just as fun as watching that awesome thing.
The Harry Potter Remake Can Set Its 2 Big Battles Up For Success Earlier
HBO’s Harry Potter Has The Chance To Be Amazing
One more plus of waiting forHarry Potter’sbattle scenes is that they can be set up in advance. Generally, the thrill of these battles is seeing who fights who gets injured. For one, Bill being attacked by Fenrir Greyback is an important part of the Battle of the Astronomy Tower. Earlier seasons of theHarry Potterseries can develop Bill into a more familiar character, making what happens in the battle all the more devastating. Additionally,battle scenes earlier in the story can establish the quality that will hopefully be present in the final books.
IfHarry Potteris able to succeed in reworking small issues like this, then the series has the chance to be truly outstanding. As previously mentioned,HBO has used book accuracy to explain this project’s development, so now, the company needs to stick to its guns.TheHarry Pottershow needs to perfect these details in order to satisfy fans and makeHarry Potteran even more riveting experience. It’s a tall order, but hopefully, HBO can reinvigorate theHarry Potterfranchise.
