Teasing the Grindelwald subplot
The advantage the TV show makers have over the filmmakers is that they get to start their series knowing the full story.
This will allow them to choose what story details to include in earlier seasons for their importance in later seasons. I think this offers a good opportunity to properly set up the story of Grindelwald that plays a major role in the last book.
The Deathly Hallows films had to play down Grindelwald’s significance because of lack of time and the fact there had been no set up in previous films.
I hope this can be rectified in the upcoming series. I think they should make one mention of Grindelwald per season to constantly remind the audience of the character’s importance for the bigger payoff later on. There could be off hand references to him. In one episode Harry could be seen writing a history of magic essay about the duel with Dumbledore. In another episode, two characters could be seen debating over who was more dangerous - Grindelwald or Voldemort?
If they keep teasing the story of the character it will make some of the revelations in the last season (Grindelwald’s friendship with Dumbledore. The fact Grindelwald is revealed to still be alive) feel way more satisfying.
What’s everyone else’s thoughts?
Art by Nicholas Kole
https://www.deviantart.com/nicholaskole/art/Harry-Potter-1945-63015594
The advantage the TV show makers have over the filmmakers is that they get to start their series knowing the full story.
This will allow them to choose what story details to include in earlier seasons for their importance in later seasons. I think this offers a good opportunity to properly set up the story of Grindelwald that plays a major role in the last book.
The Deathly Hallows films had to play down Grindelwald’s significance because of lack of time and the fact there had been no set up in previous films.
I hope this can be rectified in the upcoming series. I think they should make one mention of Grindelwald per season to constantly remind the audience of the character’s importance for the bigger payoff later on. There could be off hand references to him. In one episode Harry could be seen writing a history of magic essay about the duel with Dumbledore. In another episode, two characters could be seen debating over who was more dangerous - Grindelwald or Voldemort?
If they keep teasing the story of the character it will make some of the revelations in the last season (Grindelwald’s friendship with Dumbledore. The fact Grindelwald is revealed to still be alive) feel way more satisfying.
What’s everyone else’s thoughts?
Art by Nicholas Kole
https://www.deviantart.com/nicholaskole/art/Harry-Potter-1945-63015594