Spoiler Alert – This article contains major spoilers for Velma season 2.
Summary
- Velma season 2 shockingly ends with Scrappy-Doo killing Velma, only for her to return as a ghost and kill him.
- Velma, a darker comedy for adults, has faced backlash for straying from the family-friendly Scooby-Doo content.
- Fans are divided on Velma due to the show’s raunchy humor, controversial storylines, and departure from the beloved franchise.
Season 2 of Velma ended with a head-scratching moment involving Scrappy-Doo that is basically ruining people’s childhoods. Velma is an animated addition to the Scooby-Doo franchise that was written by and stars Mindy Kahling. The show tells the origin story of Velma and how she found herself joining Mystery Inc. While Velma does have a number of familiar characters, it also excludes the incredibly popular Scooby-Doo.
In addition to the absence of one of the biggest characters, Velma differs from the other pieces of Scooby-Doo content in big ways. It is meant to be a darker comedy for adults and is a stark departure from the family-friendly programming that millions fell in love with. The show has had its fair amount of controversy since its release, which has led to speculation about whether a Velma season 3 is on the horizons – especially given the shocking ending of season 2.
Velma Season 2 Featured Scrappy-Doo Killing Velma (& Ghost Velma Killing Scrappy)
The final episode of Velma season 2 had quite an unexpected and startling moment for viewers. The show positioned Scrappy-Doo as the main villain and, in the final episode, he killed off the titular character, Velma. After being killed, Velma returns as a ghost and ends up getting her revenge by killing Scrappy-Doo.
This strange series of events has left viewers curious about what the future holds for Velma. Given that the main character is now a ghost, the show will be taking a unique turn if it gets renewed for season 3. Velma will have to live as a ghost among her peerswhich could create some odd storylines and add to the already present controversy surrounding the animated series.
Why Velma Is So Controversial With Scooby-Doo Fans
The controversy surrounding Velma‘s season 2 finale is not the first time the show has been met with backlash. Since its release on Max in 2023, Scooby-Doo fans have been disappointed with its content. The show has received criticism for not connecting well with the existing Scooby-Doo content and ruining some of the fan-favorite Scooby Doo characters.
It has also been said that the show does not have a clear target demographic, which makes it challenging for it to land with audiences. It’s clear that Velma wasn’t made for kids, but it also doesn’t appeal to adults who watch cartoons because the show often pokes fun at them. The humor of the show has not been well-received, overall, as many have dubbed it to be too raunchy, mean-spirited, and over-the-top meta.
Velma
A darkly comedic and mature take on the Scooby-Doo franchise, Velma sees the titular character, played by Mindy Kaling, taking the spotlight in a retelling of her origins, leading to her joining Mystery Inc. A significant departure from the family-friendly rendition released decades ago, Velma will modernize the characters and has cast Sam Richardson as Shaggy, Constance Wu as Daphne, and Glenn Howerton as Fred. Scooby-Doo will not be featured in the show, as it features the earlier days of the crew as they solve murderous mysteries and find themselves getting in over their heads more often than not.
- Cast
- Mindy Kaling , Sam Richardson , Constance Wu , Ming-Na Wen , Gary Cole , Debby Ryan , Melissa Fumero , Glenn Howerton
- Release Date
- January 12, 2023
- Seasons
- 2
- Network
- HBO Max
- Writers
- Mindy Kaling