Harry Potter (Television Series)

Harry Potter is a British television series based on the children's book series of the same name.

It premiered on BBC One on September 30th 2017, running for 8 series and concluding on December 31st 2024.

Each series is an adaptation of a book, excluding the final series, which is an adaptation of the stage play.

Background
The BBC commissioned a television adaptation of Harry Potter in mid-2016 and production began in early 2017. JK Rowling, the creator of the original book series, serves as showrunner and creator of the series, joined by Jack Thorne (His Dark Materials, The Fades) and Sarah Phelps (EastEnders, Cormoran Strike).

Filming for the first series began in March 2017 and concluded in August. The BBC greenlit a further 7 series, following the same annual filming schedule and adapting the books.

The cast list of the series is large and maintains largely of well-known British actors, and only the young characters were fairly unknown.

Some actors in the series, such as Bill Nighy and Gary Oldman, had appeared in the franchise's film adaptations, but in other roles.

Series 1 - The Philosopher's Stone
Harry Potter: The Philosopher's Stone began airing on September 30th 2017 and consisted of 8 episodes.

Series 2 - The Chamber of Secrets
Harry Potter: The Chamber of Secrets began airing on September 29th 2018 and consisted of 8 episodes.

Series 3 - The Prisoner of Azkaban
Harry Potter: The Prisoner of Azkaban began airing on September 28th 2019 and consisted of 8 episodes.

Series 4 - The Goblet of Fire
Harry Potter: The Goblet of Fire began airing on September 26th 2020 and consisted of 16 episodes.

Series 5 - The Order of the Phoenix
Harry Potter: The Order of the Phoenix began airing on September 25th 2021 and consisted of 16 episodes.

Series 6 - The Half-Blood Prince
Harry Potter: The Half-Blood Prince began airing on September 24th 2022 and consisted of 16 episodes.

Series 7 - The Deathly Hallows
Harry Potter: The Deathly Hallows began airing on September 23rd 2023 and consisted of 16 episodes.

Series 8 - The Cursed Child
Harry Potter: The Cursed Child began airing on November 26th 2024 and consisted of 6 episodes.