TV highlights: Another J.K. Rowling novel comes to life with HBO's 'The Casual Vacancy'

(All times Eastern)SERIES PREMIERE: A J.K. Rowling novel comes to life, but this time Harry Potter is nowhere to be found on the miniseries "The Casual Vacancy" (HBO at 8 p.m.). Adapted from Rowling's novel of the same name, the two-night series stars Michael Gambon and Keeley Hawes. Concludes Thursday.