While it’s never possible to please every single fan,theHarry Pottermovies deserve praise for many reasons. Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint are fantastic as Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, and Ron Weasley. Hogwarts is a magical school that everyone wants to attend. The other characters stand out just as much as the main three, whether they’re good or evil. It’s no wonder that it’s so much fun to play one of the most popular Harry Potter games,Hogwarts Legacy, where players can ride on different brooms, among many other activities. Now thatHBO is making its ownHarry PotterTV series, the possibilities seem endless.
Daniel Radcliffe recently commented on the new TV show and shared his thoughts, which fans will want to hear about. Radcliffe’s words are a reminder of one thing that fans don’t like about the final movieHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2.The TV show can make an important change to the story’s conclusion.
What Did Daniel Radcliffe Say About The Harry Potter HBO Series?
According toPeople,Daniel Radcliffe attended the 2024 Tony Awards and said he is excited about seeing how the HBOHarry Potterseries adapts the final book,Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. The actor said:
“The last one, I mean, it’ll be a while before they get to that, I assume, but that was always one of my favorite of the books and of the films."
Since theHarry Potter HBO series can focus on each character,it would bea good idea to adaptHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallowsmore faithfully. Many fans agree with Radcliffe’s praise for the final book and would also love to see the TV series end on the same note that the novel did. The HBO series is a great opportunity to switch some things up and be creative, but it’s alsoa chance to fix some problems fans have with the movies.
Fans are mostlydisappointed with the Battle of Hogwarts in theHarry Pottermovie franchise. While this is an epic and thrilling scene in the last book, it just doesn’t feel the same in theHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallowsmovie. This battle should be a focal point of theHarry PotterHBO series. Why not feature the battle in a fast-paced and entertaining two-part season finale? HBO is used to epic fight scenes (Game of Thronesis just one example) and so this would make sense.
Whilefans want to see someHarry Pottercharacters redeem themselveslike they did in the books and movie franchise, this battle is often on people’s minds. It would give fans something to look forward to. It would also be disappointing to watch several seasons of theHarry PotterHBO series and see a lackluster battle.
TheHarry PotterHBO series also has a golden opportunity tomake sure every character arc is paid off. There is enough room to pay close attention to what happens to each popular character in the last book and bring that to life.
What Changes Did The Harry Potter Movies Make To The Deathly Hallows Ending?
ManyHarry Potterfans feel thatThe Deathly Hallowsmovie ending was underwhelming when compared to the book series. This has been discussed in several Reddit threads.Redditor @somedayimaygraduatewrote:
“The books ending is absolutely incredible. By comparison I felt so let down by the movie’s ending especially for the battle. I am a crier and the movie didn’t even give me chills.”
In another thread,Redditor @tpollsdidn’t like how Ron is handled in the final movie. They felt that he had a better reason for being upset in the books but in the movies, his focus shifted to friendship and dating drama. WhileHermione and Ron’s relationshipis a popular plot point, it’s fair to compare how this plays out in the novels and the movies. They wrote:
“In the books, Ron is pissed because nothing is getting done and he and Hermione are starting to doubt Harry’s authority and capability of finishing this mission. In the movies, Ron is pissed because he feels like an outcast while Harry and Hermione are spending time together.”
The fan also thinks thatDumbledore had a richer character arc in the book series that shows his “dark side.“Fans definitely learn a lot aboutDumbledore before he comes to Hogwarts.
While it’s not possible to explore every single character in a movie, even if there are eight of them, it will be great to see how the HBOHarry Potterseries can dive more deeply into beloved characters like Dumbledore.
