One movie change that the new show can improve upon is the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince and 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 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part Two was quite expedited, skipping over certain small but enjoyable elements such as Percy's hero arc and the role of the House Elves.

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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 changes HBO's Harry Potter can make to be more book accurate, these battles should be at the top of the list. Something that is particularly fun about Harry Potter is 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. The Harry Potter TV 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.

The best way for Harry Potter to make the franchise's action scenes better is to improve their quality. By no means did the Harry Potter movies 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 if HBO made Harry Potter's action scenes feel as intense as those in Game of Thrones. Harry Potter is 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 adapt all seven of the Harry Potter novels, 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 of Harry 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.

The wait for Harry Potter is 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 common Harry Potter problems. 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 for Harry Potter's battle 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 the Harry Potter series 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.

If Harry Potter is 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. The Harry Potter show needs to perfect these details in order to satisfy fans and make Harry Potter an even more riveting experience. It's a tall order, but hopefully, HBO can reinvigorate the Harry Potter franchise.

Harry Potter

Created by

J.K. Rowling

First Film

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

First TV Show

Harry Potter

Cast

Mads Mikkelsen

TV Show(s)

Harry Potter

Movie(s)

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 - Part 1, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore

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