Netflix’s New Scooby-Doo Reboot Brings Back A Divisive Trend That Refuses To Die

Despite being rated for mature audiences, the show Velma actually explored the world of Scooby-Doo in a similar animated style and with the same comedic feel as previous versions of the franchise, even before Scooby-Doo: Origins. Many viewers felt the R-rating wasn’t really necessary because, beyond a few crude jokes, Velma largely kept the same lighthearted, self-aware humor found in earlier, family-friendly shows like Be Cool, Scooby-Doo and A Pup Named Scooby-Doo.

