Ezra Miller’s Credence Barebone was definitely just that, as he went from abused young boy to a powerful and dark magical force.
And while that franchise had the original novels to bring in an audience, the prequel series had to do so with exciting storylines and new and dynamic characters.
With just one movie, J.K. Rowling made the Fantastic Beasts franchise just as exciting and highly anticipated as the main Harry Potter movies.