Harry Potter: The Official Film Podcast (2026)

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Synopsis

Hosted by acclaimed film critic and broadcaster Rhianna Dhillon, this podcast offers a thoughtful rewatch experience that balances high‑level film recaps with in-depth discussion of the moments that matter most by revisiting key sequences and themes and diving deeper into standout scenes, performances and creative choices. Each episode explores the whimsy, heart and cinematic craft behind the films, while reflecting on why Harry Potter continues to resonate so powerfully with audiences around the world, and appeals to fans and newcomers alike.

First Air Date: 2026-05-19

Last Air Date: 2026-09-01

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 17

Networks: YouTube, HBO Max

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Top Cast

Rhianna Dhillon as Self - Host
Law Sharma as Self - Co-Host
Amy Nicholson as Self
Khleo Thomas as Self - Guest
Naomi Kyle as Self
Mike Bow as Self
Chrissy Costanza as Self
Conrad Pope as Self - Orchestrator
John Richardson as Self - Special Effects Supervisor
Pierre Bohanna as Self - Head Prop Maker

Seasons

Season 1 (2026)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: "Yer a Wizard" | Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Part 1 with Khleo Thomas⁩ (2026-05-19)

Host Rhianna Dhillon is joined by Khleo Thomas as they step back into the first half of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.
Ep. 2: ⁨"Not me. Not Hermione. You!" | Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Part 2 with Khleo Thomas⁩ (2026-05-19)

Host Rhianna Dhillon is joined by Khleo Thomas for the second half of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.
Ep. 3: "The Function of a Rubber Duck" | Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Part 1 with Naomi Kyle⁩ (2026-05-26)

Host Rhianna Dhillon is joined by Naomi Kyle to look back at the first half of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.
Ep. 4: "What We Truly Are" | Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Part 2 with Naomi Kyle⁩ (2026-06-02)

Host Rhianna Dhillon is joined by Naomi Kyle to revisit the second half of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.
Ep. 5: "I Solemnly Swear I Am Up to No Good" | Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Part 1 with Law Sharma (2026-06-09)

Host Rhianna Dhillon is joined by Law Sharma as they revisit the first half of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.
Ep. 6: "Turn Back Time" | Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Part 2 with Law Sharma⁩ (2026-06-16)

Host Rhianna Dhillon is joined by Law Sharma to revisit the second half of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.
Ep. 7: "What Is Right and What Is Easy" | Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Part 1 with Mike Bow (2026-06-23)

Host Rhianna Dhillon is joined by Mike Bow to look back at the first half of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
Ep. 8: "Dark Times Lie Ahead" | Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Part 2 with Mike Bow⁩ (2026-06-30)

Host Rhianna Dhillon is joined once again by Mike Bow to revisit the second half of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
Ep. 9: "Every Great Wizard in History" | Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Part 1 with Chrissy Costanza⁩ (2026-07-07)

Host Rhianna Dhillon is joined by Chrissy Costanza to look back at the first half of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.
Ep. 10: "Good People and Death Eaters" | Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Part 2 with Chrissy Costanza (2026-07-14)

Host Rhianna Dhillon is joined once again by Chrissy Costanza to revisit the second half of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.
Ep. 11: ⁨"The Unbreakable Vow" | Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Part 1 with Law Sharma (2026-07-21)

Host Rhianna Dhillon is joined by Law Sharma to look back at the first half of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.
Ep. 12: "The Unknown We Fear" | Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Part 2 with Law Sharma (2026-07-28)

Host Rhianna Dhillon is joined once again by Law Sharma to look back at the second half of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.
Ep. 13: "Open at the Close" | Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1, Pt. 1 with Amy Nicholson⁩ (2026-08-04)

Host Rhianna Dhillon is joined by Amy Nicholson to look back at the first half of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1.
Ep. 14: "Wands Alone" | Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1, Pt. 2 with Amy Nicholson (2026-08-11)

Host Rhianna Dhillon is joined once again by Amy Nicholson to look back at the second half of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1.
Ep. 15: "Accio Horcrux" | Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2, Pt. 1 with Amy Nicholson (2026-08-18)

Host Rhianna Dhillon is joined by film critic Amy Nicholson to revisit the first half of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2.
Ep. 16: "Always" | Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2, Pt. 2 with with Amy Nicholson (2026-08-25)

Host Rhianna Dhillon is joined by film critic Amy Nicholson to look back at the second half of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2.
Ep. 17: Harry Potter: From Film to Series with David Heyman (2026-09-01)

Rhianna Dhillon sits down with executive producer David Heyman for an in-depth conversation about guiding Harry Potter from page to screen.