The broad strokes of the narrative follow a particular formula seen elsewhere, but the finer details of True Thing’s delivery offer enough of a unique shine to throw viewers off-balance for long enough for the predictability to go momentarily cold.

Some viewers may find Secrets of Dumbledore to be exactly what they want, after all it does offer a fair amount of fan service and proves there is still some fun to be had with this universe, but I can only speak from my personal experience, which was woefully unmoving.