The new Harry Potter TV series is diverging from the books more than the movies did, and that’s likely a positive change. Adaptations always face criticism about how closely they follow the original story. While the Harry Potter films made numerous changes and omissions, this remake has the potential to be much more faithful to the books, thanks to its longer episodes. However, it’s also good if the show isn’t afraid to take some creative liberties and try new things.
Early signs suggest the new project may move away from a key element of the original books: focusing the story through Harry’s eyes. While the books aren’t narrated by Harry himself—they’re told in the third person—we usually experience everything from his perspective. The novels rarely show us events he doesn’t witness, with the exception of a few instances, like the opening chapters of some books, or moments where the story needs to show something Harry couldn’t have known, such as scenes from the Quidditch stands in The Philosopher’s Stone.
The Harry Potter Remake Breaking The Books’ POV Rule Should Be A Good Change
The new adaptation is planning to show significantly more events from viewpoints other than Harry’s. While he will remain the central character, the story will expand to include scenes like Lord Voldemort in Godric’s Hollow, celebrations following the Dark Lord’s defeat, a meeting between Albus Dumbledore and Nicholas Flamel, glimpses into the private lives of Hogwarts professors, and scenes of Draco Malfoy at home in Malfoy Manor. Actor Lox Pratt shared some details about this expanded scope:
This new adaptation really expands on the story from the books. While the books still provide the core narrative, the adaptation lets you see a lot more detail and background. The creators, Francesca Gardiner and Mark Mylod, have talked about this, explaining they wanted to offer a richer, more expansive experience.
It looks like there’s much more to this story than we’ve seen so far – even more than the books and movies covered, and this is only the first season! This approach has a lot of promise, allowing for deeper character development and a more detailed exploration of the world beyond Harry’s perspective, which should make the adaptation feel both new and engaging. While some of these scenes aren’t essential to the main plot like other moments shown from different viewpoints, that’s actually a positive. It adds variety, creates multiple storylines, and keeps things interesting for viewers.
This approach might also be practical. The initial books are relatively brief, and a direct adaptation wouldn’t necessarily fill a full television season. Adding new scenes and developing existing ideas—both explicitly stated and implied—can provide extra content. This allows the show to be distinct from the source material without changing anything essential from the books or films.
The Harry Potter remake is expected to release on HBO and HBO Max in early 2027.
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2026-02-15 15:40