Whoever imagined this match-up certainly had nerds like me in mind. Do you like baking shows? Check. Do you like Harry Potter? Check. Well, Warner Bros. has managed to eke another production out of the magical series while putting the London set to use. Hosts James and Oliver Phelps, who played George and Fred Weasley throughout the movies, keep the banter flowing as chefs scramble to make magical creations.
HARRY POTTER: WIZARDS OF BAKING
What’s it rated? TV-PG
When? 2024-present
Where’s it showing? HBO Max
Chefs are paired up by their various specialties and are asked to incorporate “magical” elements into each creation—think willows whomping and cauldrons bubbling. Judges Carla Hall and Jozef Youssef are often joined by past cast members such as Warwick Davis, Bonnie Wright, and Evanna Lynch to help judge. Things like popping candy, glowing ingredients, and molded chocolates all add to the intricate creations that the chefs must brainstorm, create, and then assemble all in a short amount of time.
The competitions take place on the various sets and stages of the films, and viewers get behind-the-scenes looks at the production. Most impressive are the creations these chefs come up with, and with two seasons now out, there’s plenty to binge if wanted. (12 approximately 42-min. episodes) ∆
This article appears in Dec 4-14, 2025.