Hey everyone, welcome to another installment of Harry Potter Theory.
Today’s topic is pretty simple — the upcoming Harry Potter TV reboot, and every controversy surrounding it.
The show hasn't even aired yet, but between unexpected casting choices, creative reinterpretations, and the ongoing debate over J.K. Rowling’s involvement, the series has already ma ... Show More
Oct 12
What is Malfoid..? The VIRAL Harry Potter Trend Explained
Malfoid...? Now, before we get started I’ll just quickly acknowledge that this one’s a bit outside of my normal wheelhouse. However, the demand has been undeniable in the comments. Now, to be clear, I hadn’t even heard of this ‘Malfoid’ concept until it started popping up in my c ... Show More
15m 15s
Apr 2023
606: A Harry Potter TV Reboot is Coming!? We React and Pitch Opportunities
This week saw news of a Harry Potter television series cascading across the interwebs as it seems like Warner Bros and HBO are in final talks to develop a straight adaptation of the original 7-book series, this time for TV! Join Andrew, Eric, Laura and Micah as they discuss the n ... Show More
1h 16m
Feb 2021
499: Life As An Adult Harry Potter Fan
Welcome to our listener and Patron Julia, whose son Wyatt sent us a great question a few weeks ago. News: As we predicted, a Potter television series is reportedly in the works. And, Fantastic Beasts 3 finishes filming this week! In Bonus MuggleCast, available on our Patron, we'l ... Show More
1h 7m
Jun 2021
519: The Most Shocking Moments in Fandom History, Part 1: JKR v The Lexicon, The Deathly Hallows Split, Pottermore
Welcome back Andy, of Harry Potter Fan Zone (and PotterNoMore.com)! This is Part 1 of a two-part episode, wherein the hosts discuss the most Shocking Moments in Harry Potter Fandom History. First up: In 2005, JK Rowling invites fan site heads Emerson and Melissa to her house! In ... Show More
1h 14m
Aug 2022
575: Why is Professor Binns Still Teaching? And More Indefensible Harry Potter Characters
On this week's episode, we’ll be continuing our conversation that began in Episode 568, where we argued in defense of some of the most controversial, least favorite, most complicated characters in Harry Potter. There were plenty of characters we didn’t get to last time, so it’s t ... Show More
1h 15m
Jul 2024
Potter Panic! Revisiting the HP vs. Christianity Controversies
In this week’s MuggleCast, we’re setting book 4 down and picking up on real world controversy that was happening RIGHT as Goblet of Fire was first published, in July of 2000. At issue was whether the series, quickly gaining national publicity in the US, was instructing young read ... Show More
1h 18m