The show is called 'Velma' not 'Scooby Doo'. While it may be based on characters from the show; the target audience for this is not children but for those adults who grew up watching it and loving it.
'Velma' is the story of Velma- and how she began solving mysteries with the gang. Not the story of Scooby Doo the dog.
And for anyone really surprised at the content of the show? It's on HBO... and targeted to adults. As for people saying it's racist and sexist; I say the opposite, that it aims to be inclusive of races and genders. Mindy Kaling calls out the stereotypes of the original show and brings dimension to the characters.
The original 1960's show and subsequent spin offs are basically carbon copies of each-other trying to reach new generations of kids.
This show is sarcastic, silly, outrageous and obvious. If you don't like it don't watch it! ( And maybe watch more than the first episode if you are really trying to give it an honest chance).
I enjoyed it! Give it a chance :)
'Velma' is the story of Velma- and how she began solving mysteries with the gang. Not the story of Scooby Doo the dog.
And for anyone really surprised at the content of the show? It's on HBO... and targeted to adults. As for people saying it's racist and sexist; I say the opposite, that it aims to be inclusive of races and genders. Mindy Kaling calls out the stereotypes of the original show and brings dimension to the characters.
The original 1960's show and subsequent spin offs are basically carbon copies of each-other trying to reach new generations of kids.
This show is sarcastic, silly, outrageous and obvious. If you don't like it don't watch it! ( And maybe watch more than the first episode if you are really trying to give it an honest chance).
I enjoyed it! Give it a chance :)
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