Well, HBO has finally dropped the first trailer for its Harry Potter TV series, set to premiere this Christmas, and it brings you right back to the beginning. That’s broadly the only source of a vague intrigue for me, and I’m being generous here. Yes, it sets the stage for what should be a bold reinterpretation of the Harry Potter world. The trailer, however, settles for a safe, almost unimaginative retread.
Alright, so what am I looking at?
Let’s get the intros out of the way before we dig into the meaty (if any) bits. HBO is reimagining J.K. Rowling’s seven Harry Potter books, with each season dedicated to one novel. The first season will adapt Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, essentially restarting the story from scratch for a new generation.
A new cast is stepping into some of the most recognizable roles in modern
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