Icons Unearthed: Harry Potter

2024 8.5 (5 votes) 1 Seasons

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Icons Unearthed: Harry Potter

Overview

J.K. Rowling’s orphan boy wizard took the world by storm, but before the first book was even published Warner Brothers had their eye on a franchise. But how to make it soar? In a leaky shed in the UK, these cinematic wizards build a whole new world and changed filmmaking forever. Through a revolving door of directors, an assortment of magical creatures, increasing demand for visual effects, and a cast that is growing up, the Harry Potter series continued to fascinate audiences. Get behind the wand to hear the secrets of the trials, threats, and near-death experiences from the people who made the magic happen on Icons Unearthed: Harry Potter.

Top Cast

Flick Miles

Self - Narrator (voice)

Seasons

Season 1 (2024)

Through a revolving door of directors, an assortment of magical creatures, increasing demand for visual effects, and a cast that is growing up, the Harry Potter series fascinated audiences.

6 episodes

Episodes

Episode 1: The Kids Are in Charge

2024-08-21

A director known for working with kids goes to great lengths to make children's dreams come true, but the production hits a snag when taking flight proves more difficult than expected.

Runtime: 42 min

Episode 2: A Race to the Finish

2024-08-28

The team races to the finish line on the first film, while kicking off the second. But just as everything starts to come together, the team loses a family member.

Runtime: 42 min

Episode 3: A Dark Turn

2024-09-04

A new director tests the team as he tries to bring real magic to Hogwarts, as well as a new Dumbledore.

Runtime: 41 min

Episode 4: A Hero Unprepared

2024-09-11

The machine starts to go off the rails as the new director struggles; with the film still incomplete producers pull the plug and one crew member leaves the franchise for good.

Runtime: 42 min

Episode 5: Growing Up

2024-09-18

As the franchise grows more adult, fame starts to take a toll on the stars; with the kids struggling to grow up and another new director at the helm, the magic might be lost.

Runtime: 42 min