by Mateo Biggs<\/p>\n
As many know, HBO has always followed behind Netflix in the decision of making old shows with a new twist and bringing back childhood classics. From shows like “Titans” after the classic “Teen Titans”, to the most recent show “Velma” which comes from the ever timeless favorite “Scooby-Doo”. However, in terms of the latter, are these twisted remakes we want to see?<\/span><\/p>\n For those who don’t know, “Velma” was created earlier this year by executive producers Charlie Grandy, Howard Klein, Sam Register, and Mindy Kaling(\u201cThe Office\u201d). Based on the infamous character Velma Dinkley, the show follows many of the characters we know recategorized into a modern Era of entertainment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n However, as far as the show goes, it leaves much to be desired. Beyond their names, characters no longer resemble any aspect of their previous iterations and beloved canine companion Scooby-Doo is no longer a dog but a food critic who ends up in a relationship with Shaggy\u2013 \u201ccall me Norville\u201d \u2013Roberts, Velma Dinkley seems to be a near self obsessed aggressor who tears down other people, and Daphne Blake simply seems to act as a near damsel in distress for Velma\u2019s character.<\/span><\/p>\n New York Post\u2013 not to be confused with The New York Post \u2013claims that viewers see \u201cVelma\u201d as \u201cso insulting to the Scooby-Doo fanbase\u201d while Mindy Kaling herself said on twitter that the show is \u201chilarious\u201d and \u201csometimes scary\u201d. The Atlantic states that the so-called edgy and satirical\u201cconcept, though, quickly grows old\u201d with both audiences and critics. Even Forbes critiques that \u201cVelma\u201d is horrible \u201cfor its shallow sense of humor, which is extremely self-referential, and packed with snarky, pseudo-progressive one-liners that seem stolen from 2016 \u201cgirlboss\u201d Twitter\u201d. Rotten Tomatoes gave the show a 7% audience rating, with IMDb rating it a harsh 1.5\/10. Even Google Review says that 11% of audiences enjoyed the show.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Despite these ratings and the constant protests from viewers, as of February 15th, 2023, \u201cVelma\u201d has been approved for a 2nd season. Although a premier date hasn\u2019t been released, it has managed to be promised a new season to continue the dragging plot. Does a show with such low ratings deserve a season renewal? Or are the hate watching viewers fueling the prospective fire they\u2019re setting? Regardless, perhaps there might be some hope for the new season, or perhaps protests will pull the plug and let \u201cVelma\u201d rest in the proverbial television in the sky.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" by Mateo Biggs As many know, HBO has always followed behind Netflix in the decision of making old shows with a new twist and bringing back childhood classics. From shows like “Titans” after the classic “Teen Titans”, to the most recent show “Velma” which comes from the ever timeless favorite “Scooby-Doo”. 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