Our year-long journey through the Harry Potter series continues with year three: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. After back-to-back installments from director Chris Columbus, the franchise finally spreads its wings. This is thanks, in large part, to the addition of future Oscar-winning filmmaker Alfonso Cuarón (Gravity, Roma). Following our Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith episode, Jackson Smith returns for another fantasy threequel. We'll discuss how Cuarón builds on Columbus' foundation, how Michael Gambon's Dumbledore compares to Richard Harris, and why Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban is widely considered the best of the series. So hop onto the Knight Bus, work on your Patronus charms, and manage your mischief. It's time for our in-depth discussion about Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Next month, we're hitting the Triwizard Tournament for Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire! SYNOPSIS Harry Potter's (Daniel Radcliffe) third year at Hogwarts starts off badly. The teenage wizard learns deranged killer Sirius Black (Gary Oldman) has escaped from Azkaban prison with a deadly mission. Hermione's (Emma Watson) cat torments Ron's (Rupert Grint) sickly rat, causing a rift among the trio. And a swarm of nasty Dementors is sent to protect the school from Black. Meanwhile, a mysterious new teacher helps Harry learn to defend himself, but what is his secret tie to Sirius Black? SHOW NOTES Listen to our Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone episode featuring Bri Azmoudeh of Geeky Girl Gab! Listen to our Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets episode featuring Teri Sears! Join the Crooked Table Crew by becoming an official patron over at Patreon.com/CrookedTable Subscribe to the Crooked Table Podcast on Apple Podcasts so that you never miss a moment! Listen to the Crooked Table Podcast on Spotify! The Crooked Table Podcast is also on Stitcher! Reach Robert Yaniz Jr. on Twitter at @crookedtable. Connect with Crooked Table on social media: Facebook  |  Twitter  |  Tumblr