Author JK Rowling Praises The First Two Harry Potter Series Episodes

JK Rowling, the bestselling author of the Harry Potter books, has finally shared her thoughts on HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter television series, and it’s all good news for fans! Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Rowling said she read the first two episodes and absolutely loved them. “They are SO, SO, SO GOOD,” she wrote with excitement.

Take a look at her post here:

I read the first two episodes of the forthcoming HBO Harry Potter series and they are SO, SO, SO GOOD!

— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) June 21, 2025

The new Harry Potter series is being developed by HBO and aims to bring each of the seven books to life as full-length seasons. It’s a fresh take on the beloved story, with new actors playing the famous roles of Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, and Ron Weasley.

While Rowling won’t be credited as a writer, she confirmed she’s been working closely with the team behind the show. When a fan asked if she was writing the episodes, Rowling replied, “No, but I’ve worked closely with the extremely talented writers.” According to Variety, Rowling helped pick key creative leaders, including showrunner Francesca Gardiner and director Mark Mylod, who are guiding the series.

Check it out here:

No, but I’ve worked closely with the extremely talented writers.

— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) June 21, 2025

Even though she’s excited about the show, Rowling remains a controversial figure. Since 2020, she has received criticism for her comments about gender and transgender issues on social media. She continues to post responses to critics and even claps back at celebrities, like John Oliver, who have spoken against her.

Coming back to the show, fans will see new faces in Hogwarts. Dominic McLaughlin will play Harry Potter. Arabella Stanton steps in as Hermione, while Alastair Stout will take on Ron Weasley’s role. Other characters getting new actors include Molly Weasley (Katherine Parkinson), Draco Malfoy (Lox Pratt), Lucius Malfoy (Johnny Flynn), Petunia Dursley (Bel Powley), and Vernon Dursley (Daniel Rigby). Familiar characters like Cornelius Fudge, Parvati Patil, Seamus Finnigan, and Lavender Brown will also appear in the show.

The series is expected to bring more depth to the magical world, offering fans a new way to enjoy the books they’ve grown up with. While no official release date has been announced yet, fans are eagerly waiting to return to Hogwarts, this time on the small screen.