HBO’s Harry Potter Reboot: Hit or Huge Risk?

About this episode

Rob Scal discusses the new HBO Harry Potter reboot, sharing his thoughts on the cast and the surrounding controversy.

The Harry Potter reboot is finally here… and I have thoughts . I break down the new cast, who impressed me (and who didn’t), plus the controversy around Severus Snape and whether this remake actually feels worth it. First reactions, hot takes, and Songs of the Week to wrap it all up 🎧 Get 20% off liqure.com with my code OVERSHAREPAMPHLET. You can follow me on Instagram and Threads @robscal.jpg, on TikTok @robscal.com and on Twitter @robscaltweets

People in this episode

Host: Rob Scal

Topics covered

• Harry Potter
• reboot
• cast
• controversy
• first reactions
• hot takes
• entertainment

Keywords

• Harry Potter
• HBO
• reboot
• Severus Snape
• cast
• controversy
• hot takes
• entertainment

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Books & works: HBO’s Harry Potter Reboot

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