Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts
  • Network: HBO Max
  • Series Premiere Date: Jan 1, 2022
Metascore
65

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11

Critic Reviews

  1. The Guardian
    Reviewed by: Lucy Mangan
    Jan 3, 2022
    60
    It is a slick and calculated production, designed to give Potterheads exactly what they want, how they want it. But it contains enough untold stories and honesty from the participants and unfakeable camaraderie to give it more genuine heart than probably anyone expected.
  2. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Angie Han
    Jan 3, 2022
    50
    All this exquisite set design and logistical wrangling turns out to be in service of only fitfully compelling material.
  3. The Telegraph
    Reviewed by: Ed Power
    Jan 3, 2022
    40
    What’s ultimately missing is any genuine insight into Harry and what it was about him that transfixed so many readers. And, to be honest, only JK Rowling could have offered that kind of insight.

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User Score
4.7

Mixed or average reviews- based on 23 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 23
  3. Negative: 10 out of 23
  1. MattyIce34
    Jan 3, 2022
    9
    Made me happy and sad all at once; sure only fans of the series will fully appreciate it, but was a nice return to my childhood.
  2. All_ButTrU4
    Mar 23, 2022
    0
    Delivering on its promise the reunion offers satisfying answers to fans and insight into how one of the greatest phenomena came into being.Delivering on its promise the reunion offers satisfying answers to fans and insight into how one of the greatest phenomena came into being. Story's from cast members add a lighthearted tone to a heartwarming classic. It's worth your time if you are a fan of the movies or books .… Full Review »
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