# Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament of Houses (2021)

> Wizarding World fans compete across four episodes of trivia and challenges to win the House Cup.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/tv/110409

## Facts

- Seasons: 1
- Episodes: 4
- Episode runtime: 44 min
- Status: Ended
- Genres: reality, family
- Network: Cartoon Network, TBS
- Cast: Helen Mirren, Pete Davidson, Matthew Lewis, Shirley Henderson, Jay Leno, Dan Fogler, Simon Fisher-Becker, Luke Youngblood
- TMDB rating: 4.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15431326/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: simple
- Violence: none
- Tone: breezy, joyful, nostalgic, playful, wholesome

## What critics say

Audiences rated this Harry Potter game show poorly, with the aggregate reception marked as panned.

## Synopsis

Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament of Houses (2021) is a United States reality competition series created for Cartoon Network and TBS, a single-season miniseries of four 44-minute episodes. Hosted by Helen Mirren, it invites Wizarding World fans to test their Harry Potter knowledge in a game show format in which contestants compete for the ultimate honor of becoming House Cup champion. The engine is simple and playful: contestants face trivia and franchise-themed challenges, pushing their knowledge and house pride against rivals across the tournament. Fan appearances and guest announcers add a celebratory, nostalgic flavor for viewers who grew up with the books and films. Its tone is light, breezy and family friendly, rated TV-PG, with the warm excitement of a house rivalry rather than anything dark. Fans of The Great British Bake Off, Jeopardy! and Lego Masters will find a similar blend of competition, expertise and lighthearted spectacle. The format rewards viewers who know the franchise well while remaining accessible to casual watchers who enjoy a cheerful, low-stakes game show evening.

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