Velmamay not have been a critical success, but Mindy Kaling’sScooby-Dooreimagining may be back for another season. That’s according to comments from a Warner Bros. executive, who alluded to continued work on the series.
Velmawas a first for theScooby-Doofranchise. Marketed towards adults, the series aimed to tell a story aboutthe Mystery Inc. gang without Scooby-Doo. The idea seemed odd to many because what’sScooby-Doowithout Scooby-Doo? Thoughthe crew said Scooby-Doo wouldn’t be inVelmadue to its adult nature, fans remained skeptical, and the show eventually debuted to poor reviews.
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According toDeadline, that didn’t cementVelma’s fate. The publication interviewed Channing Dungey, who serves as Chairman and CEO of Warner Bros. Television Group. Buried in the article is information aboutVelma’s potential renewal: “Dungey’s team is working on a second season ofScooby-DoospinoffVelma, an adult animated comedy that comes from Kaling and Charlie Grandy that was the streamer’s most-watched animated series debut ever.”
However,Velma’s social media presence has remained negative. Evenformer Daphne voice actress Grey DeLisleseemingly commented on the show’s quality. DeLisle tweeted a headline aboutVelmabecoming the worst animated television show in IMDb’s history. “JEEPERS!!!” DeLisle titled the post, referencing Daphne’s iconic catchphrase.
Several fans have also shunnedVelmain favor ofScooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated.Though that series was still family-friendly, it offered a more mature take on the gang and managed to include Scooby in the show.Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporatedis frequently considered one of the best entries in the franchise for its twists, serial storytelling, and embrace of the franchise’s history. Conversely, many fans believeVelmais lacking because of its uncertain storytelling, occasionally juvenile humor, and new takes on the characters that fly in the face of their established characterizations for the sake of humor.
WhileVelmawas poorly received, the series did pull in some decent viewership. It’s currently the highest-viewed animated series on HBO Max. That could come down to hate-watching, but there’s also the possibility that a silent contingent of fans enjoys the series. Still, ifVelmaseason 2 doesn’t pivot to new opportunities and align the series with a more faithful take on the franchise, fans might continue asking, “Where are you, Scooby-Doo?”
Velmais now available on HBO Max.
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