It’s impossible to talk about the new trailer for the Harry Potter television series without referencing the old movie series, and that’s a big problem.
The trailer showcases parts of the iconic story that we all remember. Harry’s life in the Dursley household before discovering that he’s a wizard, his interaction with Hagrid, and a smattering of classic beloved characters, like Dumbledore and Snape.
If you’re going to be watching the new TV series, you’re probably a fan of the originals. If you’ve somehow never heard of Harry Potter, (like, maybe if you’re a child? Or a teen?) then maybe the TV show is appealing to you. But… is it really? Does this trailer make you want to watch this show? Does this even make much sense if you’ve never heard of Potter’s journey to Hogwarts, finding friends, and battling enemies along the way? It does not, and that makes the whole thing even more baffling.
Let’s go through some of the many, many issues that people have been pointing out. It’s a show that no one asked for in the first place, and now it has a trailer that is widely disliked. So hop on the bandwagon, because all of the internet is collectively roasting this show.



