Out of most of the Scooby-Doo reboots, I find this one of the best. The animation's good, the mysterious are interesting and there're some decent jokes. It's also great to hear Kasey Casem as Shaggy once more. The theme song's pretty awesome. If you like Scooby-Doo then you'll like it. I'd take this anyway over the more recent adaptations.
35 Reviews
Not so bad, but a step down from the old Hanna Barbara cartoon.
TheLittleSongbird14 August 2009
What's New Scooby Doo isn't a bad show, I just prefer the Hanna Barbara cartoon. What I do like about this show is the music, the theme tune is very good, and the songs featured are not so bad either. The animation is very colourful and bright, but what it lacks is that Hanna Barbara touch I have come to know and love. What's New Scooby Doo? I believe is an improvement over Shaggy and Scooby Doo Get a Clue, which was a disgrace to the Scooby Doo name, and this has nothing to do with Casey Kasem being Shaggy(I have seen the movies where he's not Shaggy and most of them are surprisingly good).-it was poorly animated, thinly plotted and the voice cast was not at all good, in my opinion that is. The characters I had little problem with the characters, though I did wish Scooby had a bigger role to play, and no offence to Frank Welker but I do prefer Don Messick, who sadly died in 1997. The other characters are fine, Casey Kasem has still got it as Shaggy. Another problem I had, was that the villains were rather predictable, and the show, while funny at times, does lack the humour and charm that made the original show such a childhood delight. The plots are more of the same, and not always interesting, but it is an improvement over the Scooby and Scrappy show. All in all, not at all bad, but not great either. 6/10 Bethany Cox
Classic.
Mysterygeneration16 January 2022
It was a fun animated show. It did what live-action movies failed to do well; bring these classic cartoon characters into the 21st century without sacrificing what made audiences fond of these characters back in 1969. The animation is enjoyable and I preferred it over the old art style (everyone has normal eyes now). The voice actors seamlessly fade into their roles, I laughed not only at a certain duo's antics but also during the chase scenes.
Pretty good compared to the original...
classic_horror30 December 2003
I have read complaints regarding this latest addition to the TV Scooby shows. People can say what they want, but this cast does a real good job!
Casey Kasem as 'Shaggy' - There is no other 'Shaggy'. (Apologies to Scott Innes, Who has done an ok job as 'Shaggy' and a pretty good job as 'Scooby'). Frank Welker as 'Freddy' - Again, there is no other.(Although I do believe someone else could do a better 'Scooby'. Sorry Frank. Don Messick is definitely the only 'Scoobert'.) Mindy Cohn seems to do a pretty good 'Velma' and Grey DeLisle's version of Daphne, as heard in previous 'Scooby' movies, is perfectly acceptable.
For me Nicole Jaffe will always be 'Velma'. Heather North will always be 'Daphne'. Stefanianna Christopherson from the original 1969 series will always be the first 'Daphne', but Heather is the voice I'm most familiar with.
Despite all the dynamic changes, it's a really good show! Keep up the good work!
Casey Kasem as 'Shaggy' - There is no other 'Shaggy'. (Apologies to Scott Innes, Who has done an ok job as 'Shaggy' and a pretty good job as 'Scooby'). Frank Welker as 'Freddy' - Again, there is no other.(Although I do believe someone else could do a better 'Scooby'. Sorry Frank. Don Messick is definitely the only 'Scoobert'.) Mindy Cohn seems to do a pretty good 'Velma' and Grey DeLisle's version of Daphne, as heard in previous 'Scooby' movies, is perfectly acceptable.
For me Nicole Jaffe will always be 'Velma'. Heather North will always be 'Daphne'. Stefanianna Christopherson from the original 1969 series will always be the first 'Daphne', but Heather is the voice I'm most familiar with.
Despite all the dynamic changes, it's a really good show! Keep up the good work!
An Honest Review
generationofswine1 April 2017
It is not bad, the update is more geared towards Fred's shirt, the sound, and the theme song than anything else.
Otherwise the bulk of the series is much like the original runs, straight down to the masks.
The animation is sleeker, less repetitive in the backgrounds, but over all we have the same show that we fell in love with all those decades ago.
It's hard not to like the series when it is Scooby Doo to the core.
Otherwise the bulk of the series is much like the original runs, straight down to the masks.
The animation is sleeker, less repetitive in the backgrounds, but over all we have the same show that we fell in love with all those decades ago.
It's hard not to like the series when it is Scooby Doo to the core.
A fun and entertaining remake of a beloved classic!
kiddcarl-cornell20 February 2013
After Disney's 1 Saturday Morning and FOX Kids were canceled by their respective networks, I was searching for a new show to watch on Sat. Mornings. I soon heard that a new Scooby-Doo show was going into production for the now-defunct WB network. Zoinks! Remembering that I have been a SD fan since I was a toddler, I was excited and watched every episode when it initially aired, and watched the reruns. While many say that this is a bad remake, I disagree. What's New, Scooby-Doo? is INDEED a VERY entertaining show, and not a bad remake. The writing is LOL funny, the animation is stunning, and a HUGE improvement over the original show's animation, as well as the casting, Casey Kasem reprises his role as Shaggy, Frank Welker not only reprises his role as Fred, but now voices Scooby, too! As for the girls, well, Grey DeLisle (DUH-lyle) voices Daphne and Mindy Cohn (Natalie Green from the Facts of Life) voices Velma. I own all 3 seasons of the show on DVD so I can watch them anytime I want, and I still watch the reruns from time to time on Cartoon Network. If you and your family like Scooby-Doo, check out this show. You won't be sorry.
Casey Kasem is welcome in his return as Shaggy and the formula is put to good effect with self satire.
IonicBreezeMachine12 October 2020
What's New Scooby-Doo is a welcome return of Scooby and the gang back to television with their last show, A Pup Named Scooby-Doo being the last TV incarnation over 10 years prior. The series was able to stay in the popular consciousness thanks to the above average in quality direct-to-video films released from 1998 to 2001 and showed there was still life in the franchise.
Like other incarnations, the show features the adventures/mysteries of perpetually hungry coward Shaggy, the optimistic but not always aware Fred, fashion/image conscious Daphne (who also has the ability to concoct solutions in MacGyver esque style), brains of the group Velma, and their gluttonous, cowardly, and talking dog Scooby-Doo. The gang are all voiced well by their respective voice actors, and despite originally voicing these characters 30 years prior, Frank Welker as Fred and Casey Kasem as Shaggy still fit the characters so well you'd hardly know they aged a day.
The series takes a more self aware approach to the established Scooby-Doo formula calling attention to the various tropes and story beats the series is known for as a way of lovingly sending itself up. The episode always ends with the misquote of "and I would've gotten away with it, if it wasn't for you meddling kids" or some variation thereof despite the phrase never actually having been said in the original cartoon (not unlike "Play it again Sam" from Casablanca). For the most part the tone of the series works well in its favor and does provide some humorous sequences.
The capers the gang investigate are a slightly more mixed bag. While the original show's mysteries were never masterpieces of intrigue and suspense, they did at least try to maintain some semblance of credibility (even if it was tenuous at best) by keeping the gang's mysteries in confined and isolated areas with the mysteries being small enough in scale that they could with in the context of the world established be somewhat plausible. What's Ne Scooby-Doo's mysteries go far more over the top with large scale events that are often witnessed by dozens if not hundreds of people and strain credibility during the series trademark wrap up segments where everything is explained.
What's New Scooby-Doo isn't as good as the direct-to-video films that inspired its success, but it's also not a cynical affair like arguably the worst Scooby-Doo property Shaggy and Scooby-Doo Get a Clue. What's New Scooby-Doo is first and foremost a comedy and as a comedy it gives just enough humor to justify itself. The voice acting is still spot on with Casey Kasem being welcome in his return to voicing Shaggy and the show has just enough self awareness to lovingly poke fun at the well worn formula.
Like other incarnations, the show features the adventures/mysteries of perpetually hungry coward Shaggy, the optimistic but not always aware Fred, fashion/image conscious Daphne (who also has the ability to concoct solutions in MacGyver esque style), brains of the group Velma, and their gluttonous, cowardly, and talking dog Scooby-Doo. The gang are all voiced well by their respective voice actors, and despite originally voicing these characters 30 years prior, Frank Welker as Fred and Casey Kasem as Shaggy still fit the characters so well you'd hardly know they aged a day.
The series takes a more self aware approach to the established Scooby-Doo formula calling attention to the various tropes and story beats the series is known for as a way of lovingly sending itself up. The episode always ends with the misquote of "and I would've gotten away with it, if it wasn't for you meddling kids" or some variation thereof despite the phrase never actually having been said in the original cartoon (not unlike "Play it again Sam" from Casablanca). For the most part the tone of the series works well in its favor and does provide some humorous sequences.
The capers the gang investigate are a slightly more mixed bag. While the original show's mysteries were never masterpieces of intrigue and suspense, they did at least try to maintain some semblance of credibility (even if it was tenuous at best) by keeping the gang's mysteries in confined and isolated areas with the mysteries being small enough in scale that they could with in the context of the world established be somewhat plausible. What's Ne Scooby-Doo's mysteries go far more over the top with large scale events that are often witnessed by dozens if not hundreds of people and strain credibility during the series trademark wrap up segments where everything is explained.
What's New Scooby-Doo isn't as good as the direct-to-video films that inspired its success, but it's also not a cynical affair like arguably the worst Scooby-Doo property Shaggy and Scooby-Doo Get a Clue. What's New Scooby-Doo is first and foremost a comedy and as a comedy it gives just enough humor to justify itself. The voice acting is still spot on with Casey Kasem being welcome in his return to voicing Shaggy and the show has just enough self awareness to lovingly poke fun at the well worn formula.
A revamp of the old show
Angelus221 September 2008
Warning: Spoilers
I grew up in the 90's watching the re-runs of the old episodes and then this series made its way; it has everything the old show has only set in a modern time. The gang return, Scooby, Shaggy, Velma, Daphne and Fred.
The plot is simple, when a spooky occurrence happens the Scooby Gnag arrive to solve the problem and find the culprit responsible.
The show is more colourful and much more funnier; its great for a new generation to be exposed to the coolest team of detectives; the voice actors are brilliant as always and the occasional references to the movies is great.
Overall a great show.
The plot is simple, when a spooky occurrence happens the Scooby Gnag arrive to solve the problem and find the culprit responsible.
The show is more colourful and much more funnier; its great for a new generation to be exposed to the coolest team of detectives; the voice actors are brilliant as always and the occasional references to the movies is great.
Overall a great show.
Good show
stefanantonie28 August 2021
Into the noughties and back on form for Scooby
conallturley2 March 2018
What's New, Scooby-Doo? is a great series in the Scooby franchise. Whilst A Pup Named Scooby-Doo was a good series on the whole, it's great to see the gang how we know them best... teenage sleuths. Launched into the 21st century, the series follows the basic formula of the original show, with the full gang solving mysteries wherever they go.
The voice acting in the show is on point, with Frank Welker and Casey Kasem voicing Fred/Scooby and Shaggy respectively, and featuring both Mindy Cohn and Grey Griffin in their first series as Velma and Daphne respectively. The characters remain true to the original show, but I feel Velma, Daphne and Fred receive more characterisation here which is great. Shaggy and Scooby are their usual goofy, hungry, scared selves.
This series also brings back the Hex Girls in the episode "The Vampire Strikes Back" which is great, you can never have enough Hex Girls. There's plenty of other guest appearances as well (most of which, truth be told, the kids won't know but hey ho) including Simple Plan, who lend their vocals to the classic theme tune of the show.
Keeping on the theme song, I mean what can I say. It's a classic. One of the best theme songs to a Scooby show since the original Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! and definitely the second most memorable. This series also features musical chase scenes, and they're simply a delight. Plenty of great songs are used throughout the 3 seasons.
A few more things. The inclusion of holiday themed episodes are a nice touch to the show, including A Scooby-Doo! Christmas and A Scooby-Doo Halloween. The tone of the series nicely blends comedic elements with the scarier elements, quite similar to the Scooby-Doo Show. Lastly, the gang's outfits are slightly different in this incarnation. Whilst Shaggy and Velma are pretty much the same, the noticeable changes are in the outfits of Fred and Daphne. Whilst I do miss the iconic ascot and scarf worn by the pair, this modern take is nothing to complain about, and gives the show its own distinctive identity.
Overall, What's New, Scooby-Doo? is a great Scooby show that I would definitely recommend to fans of the original series. Compared to the next installment in the run of cartoons, Shaggy & Scoby-Doo Get a Clue!, this show has it all for Scooby lovers. The whole gang solving mysteries, getting up to all sorts of antics and providing you with laughs, scares and much more. What more do you want from this team of mystery solving teens and their canine companion?
The voice acting in the show is on point, with Frank Welker and Casey Kasem voicing Fred/Scooby and Shaggy respectively, and featuring both Mindy Cohn and Grey Griffin in their first series as Velma and Daphne respectively. The characters remain true to the original show, but I feel Velma, Daphne and Fred receive more characterisation here which is great. Shaggy and Scooby are their usual goofy, hungry, scared selves.
This series also brings back the Hex Girls in the episode "The Vampire Strikes Back" which is great, you can never have enough Hex Girls. There's plenty of other guest appearances as well (most of which, truth be told, the kids won't know but hey ho) including Simple Plan, who lend their vocals to the classic theme tune of the show.
Keeping on the theme song, I mean what can I say. It's a classic. One of the best theme songs to a Scooby show since the original Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! and definitely the second most memorable. This series also features musical chase scenes, and they're simply a delight. Plenty of great songs are used throughout the 3 seasons.
A few more things. The inclusion of holiday themed episodes are a nice touch to the show, including A Scooby-Doo! Christmas and A Scooby-Doo Halloween. The tone of the series nicely blends comedic elements with the scarier elements, quite similar to the Scooby-Doo Show. Lastly, the gang's outfits are slightly different in this incarnation. Whilst Shaggy and Velma are pretty much the same, the noticeable changes are in the outfits of Fred and Daphne. Whilst I do miss the iconic ascot and scarf worn by the pair, this modern take is nothing to complain about, and gives the show its own distinctive identity.
Overall, What's New, Scooby-Doo? is a great Scooby show that I would definitely recommend to fans of the original series. Compared to the next installment in the run of cartoons, Shaggy & Scoby-Doo Get a Clue!, this show has it all for Scooby lovers. The whole gang solving mysteries, getting up to all sorts of antics and providing you with laughs, scares and much more. What more do you want from this team of mystery solving teens and their canine companion?
An enjoyable series for sure...
paul_haakonsen28 June 2022
I sat down to watch the TV series "What's New Scooby-Doo?" here in 2022 with my 12 year old son, given the fact that he really enjoy the "Scooby-Doo" cartoons. And I grew up with the cartoons during the 1980s, so of course this was also interesting for me to watch.
The three seasons that we sat through were rather enjoyable. And yeah, of course each episode essentially follows that classic how-to-make-a-Scooby-Doo-cartoon blueprint to the letter. So you know what you are getting here, but it still works and it still is enjoyable. I have to say that I was genuinely entertained throughout the entire three seasons that we sat through.
The stories are good. Sure, if you look at it objectively, then it is essentially the same thing in each episode, it is just the characters, the monster or spook and the backdrop that is changed. But isn't that part of the charm that is "Scooby-Doo"?
The voice acting throughout the series was good, and you do have some familiar voices with the likes of Frank Welker, Grey Griffin, Casey Kasem and Mindy Cohn, as well as Arturo Mercado and Luis Alfonso Padilla.
Now, it should be said that the art style and the animation style used throughout "What's New Scooby-Doo?" is a classic approach to the franchise, for better or worse. I enjoyed it, because there is familiarity it is and you immediately have that particular "Scooby-Doo" feeling as the episode starts.
If you enjoy the "Scooby-Doo" franchise, then "What's New Scooby-Doo?" is definitely well-worth watching.
My rating of "What's New Scooby-Doo?" lands on a six out of ten stars.
The three seasons that we sat through were rather enjoyable. And yeah, of course each episode essentially follows that classic how-to-make-a-Scooby-Doo-cartoon blueprint to the letter. So you know what you are getting here, but it still works and it still is enjoyable. I have to say that I was genuinely entertained throughout the entire three seasons that we sat through.
The stories are good. Sure, if you look at it objectively, then it is essentially the same thing in each episode, it is just the characters, the monster or spook and the backdrop that is changed. But isn't that part of the charm that is "Scooby-Doo"?
The voice acting throughout the series was good, and you do have some familiar voices with the likes of Frank Welker, Grey Griffin, Casey Kasem and Mindy Cohn, as well as Arturo Mercado and Luis Alfonso Padilla.
Now, it should be said that the art style and the animation style used throughout "What's New Scooby-Doo?" is a classic approach to the franchise, for better or worse. I enjoyed it, because there is familiarity it is and you immediately have that particular "Scooby-Doo" feeling as the episode starts.
If you enjoy the "Scooby-Doo" franchise, then "What's New Scooby-Doo?" is definitely well-worth watching.
My rating of "What's New Scooby-Doo?" lands on a six out of ten stars.
Last of the good tv series
ucc-017355 January 2022
After this series, it's mostly the movies for me. I wish they would do more tv series like this. Fun, colorful, leans into poking fun at itself. Animation was good, guests were funny, supporting casts were fun. My only complaint was Shaggy & Scooby eating veggie burgers & fake meat. Just doesn't seem like their characters would be into that. But still WB bring back this style of the gang.
My generation's Scooby series
studioAT28 December 2016
This was the version of 'Scooby Doo' that brought it back into the front of the public's mind, along with the live action films in the early 00's. It also influenced the style of the straight to DVD sequels too.
It's a good incarnation. Nice animation, good voice cast, and for the most part the stories hold up. It's also good at referencing other parts of the Scooby canon.
It's not without flaws, but it ran for four seasons and for many remains 'their' Scooby Doo show, so it can't have done that bad. I prefer it to lots of what's come since.
It's a good incarnation. Nice animation, good voice cast, and for the most part the stories hold up. It's also good at referencing other parts of the Scooby canon.
It's not without flaws, but it ran for four seasons and for many remains 'their' Scooby Doo show, so it can't have done that bad. I prefer it to lots of what's come since.
Back to its best!
Dawnfrancis29 November 2003
This series is Scooby Doo back to it's very best. Having seen several episodes now, I am a big fan. The fact that it's under new production is better, to be honest. It's a Scrappy free zone and whilst the animation is suitably modern, the characters and plots are tried and tested.There are plenty of in jokes and any fan of the original series should support this show. Go, Scooby, go!
A Colorful and Fun Take on the Classic Franchise
hdoerr-021087 January 2024
I watched the whole series as a kid and rated it a 7 out of 10. The animation style was fun and colorful, and the voice acting was good. The episodes had a decent balance of mystery, humor, and action. I appreciated that the show tried incorporating some modern elements while staying true to the classic Scooby-Doo formula. However, some episodes felt repetitive or predictable, and I didn't find myself as invested in the characters or the mysteries as I have with other franchise iterations. Still, if you're a fan of Scooby-Doo or looking for a lighthearted animated series, What's New, Scooby-Doo? Is worth checking out.
One of the last best Scooby-Doo adaptations
mitsubishizero18 March 2021
I remember watching this as a kid and looking back, it brings back great memories. I liked the stories, character designs, and humor. It may not' even been as great as the original series but as is, it was still enjoyable. It was also nice to hear the late Casey Kasem as the voice of Shaggy prior to his passing.
The episodes were pretty funny. Obviously Scooby and Shaggy get a fair amount of laughs. I don't have much else to say other if you like the beloved Great Dane, check it out.
The episodes were pretty funny. Obviously Scooby and Shaggy get a fair amount of laughs. I don't have much else to say other if you like the beloved Great Dane, check it out.
Do the doo
rbnlrk19 July 2022
Warning: Spoilers
This cartoon franchise needs no intro. It all began in the 1960s as many classic Halloween TV shows began. Scooby Doo and his friends solves mysteries around the World with people dressed up as monsters. In between the mysteries you get a tons of laugh and references for us adults too.
One of the worst Scooby-Doo shows
wile_E200510 August 2005
Warning: Spoilers
Updated as of 2012 I have never liked the Warner Bros. cartoons that are produced by Sander Schwartz (2002-2007), and most of them are crap. It makes me sad seeing such programming made by a company that once made such great cartoons starring Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Sylvester, Wile E. Coyote and the rest, changing and turning out mediocre un-funny product. THIS one, however, I feel is one of the WORST Scooby-Doo shows ever made! ("Shaggy and Scooby-Doo Get a Clue" is also just as bad, if not worse). I grew up watching classic Scooby, and it had a lot of stuff that made it fun... lovable characters, good voice cast, memorable music, goofy sound effects, and more. But with this new series, it is very difficult for me to watch, especially knowing that it was made by the same studio that made the classic Looney Tunes. For one thing, the Hanna-Barbera sound effects are seldom used here, not even the Disney-esque "Castle Thunder" sound effect (it was only used a couple of times in the entire series, probably because the sound effect was presented with a very low-fidelity quality as if it were ripped off one of Edison's wax cylinders), instead they favored for more realistic, louder thunderclaps that could hurt your ears if the volume is too high, and the rest of the sound effects are the standard "house" WB sound FX in use at the time, making it sound less like a cartoon and more like real life. The music is mostly generic 2000s-cartoon synthesizer scores, and often sometimes overpowers the stories and images. The animation also gets rather poor at times, even for 2000s Termite Terrace standards! At least we have Casey Kasem and Frank Welker, two of the original voices. Also, I was not really a fan of Frank Welker's Scooby voice in this show. It sounds more like Brain from the "Inspector Gadget" cartoon (ironically, Frank Welker also did Brain's voice in "Inspector Gadget," as well as Dr. Claw!) The humans also don't act like how they originally did. They now act like how they were in "A Pup Named Scooby-Doo." Fred is not very smart and tends to do weird stuff, goof things up, and is practically IN LOVE with his Mystery Machine! Daphne is now a stereotypical teenage girl who panics if her clothes get dirty (at least she doesn't have a butler in this installment). She also now sounds like Vicky from "The Fairly Oddparents" (fact is, Grey DeLisle, the voice of Vicky, voices Daphne in this show, and sometimes voices Velma, too). Another main beef is that this show does not focus very much on Scooby-Doo himself! He may have four or five lines of dialogue in a 30-minute episode, and that is it. It almost seemed the producers wanted Fred, Daphne and Velma to be the stars of the show, because it focuses more on them 2/3rds of the time. The one exception was that weird "Camp Comeoniwannascareya" episode that only feature Shaggy and Scooby (while not great, it was rather interesting.) This cartoon is all just a cheap mockery of the Scooby-Doo franchise (sort of like "A Pup Named Scooby-Doo" but without the fun put into parodying the conventions) , while "Shaggy and Scooby-Doo Get a Clue" was just another "Loonatics Unleashed." In fact, this show does not even have as much of a creepy atmosphere anymore, compared to the Scooby-Doo cartoons of the 1970s! That is another reason I don't like this show. This is the main reason why the name Sander Schwartz makes my blood boil, because of what he has done to the beloved Scooby characters! A few episodes, however, were actually decent and fun to watch, but the rest of them aren't very good. But I still do not like how Warner Bros. messed up Scooby-Doo at this time (including with the "Get a Clue!" series). For shame, WB. However, WB seems to have improved a bit with "Scooby-Doo: Mystery Incorporated." A number of things "What's New" got wrong, this new show gets right! I recommend skipping over "What's New Scooby-Doo" and "Shaggy and Scooby-Doo Get a Clue" and going straight over to the new "Mystery Inc." show instead.
What's New Scooby-Doo? They're coming after you. We're gonna solve that mystery!
kenny_c_hueholt23 September 2002
What can I say? I have to agree with most everything that was said here. I really like this show, especially putting Scooby-Doo in a more modern setting with new technology (cell phones, a computer in the Mystery Machine, industrial size Scooby-Snacks, etc.) I also really like the music on the show. About the voices, it's good to see Frank Welker and Casey Kasem still voicing Fred and Shaggy. Frank's Scooby voice is good, but I wonder what ever happened to Scott Innes who did Scooby's voice in the direct-to-video movies. And there's Grey DeLisle who reprises her role as Daphne from "The Cyber Chase." As for Marcie Cole's Velma, it's not the best, but a little better then B.J. Ward's. Marcie sort of keeps the nasal tone in her voice. And the show itself still stays true to the original mystery solving formula and catching the bad guy at the end, who would have gotten away with it if it weren't for those meddling kids. It's good to see that after 33 years the famous Great Dane hasn't lost it's touch. Catch this show weekday mornings on Kids WB. It's highly recommended for any Scooby-Doo fan.
Mixed Bag
trebordjackson28 December 2018
This show has many pros and many cons. Pros: I like the around the world theme that is pretty cool, It's Scooby Doo with an actual budget, The characters are the same as you remember, The art is exactly like the original but it's a million times better, the jokes are pretty funny at times, This show uses dynamic camera angles in the original characters could only movr to the right or to the left. Cons: The mysteries are absolutely horrible and that's the whole point of the show. They are either painfully obvious or too ludicrous and implusable. A Pup named Scooby Doo is the cartoony version and that show is even more realistic. There is way too much sci-fy technology to the point where it is ridiculous it is littetally in every episode. In the original villians used everyday objects to commit crimes in this show a villian can pull an anti gravity Ray out of thin air. Also using impossible technology or technology the common man wouldn't have access to it makes the mysteries hard to solve and it is cheating. When I watch this show I ask myself is this Scooby Doo or the Jetsons. Also the music is horrible and pretty dated the theme song is good though.
A real treat!
AllisonLVenezio7 May 2003
"What's New Scooby-Doo?" You brand-new TV show!!
The lame attempts to recapture the magic of the famous "scooby-Doo" franchise fell flat during the 1980s (remember "13 ghosts of Scooby-Doo" and "A Pup Named Scooby-Doo"?, among several other stinkers). Plus, the addition of Scrappy-Doo in 1979 didn't help matters either. After the last original series ended in 1991, the franchise dropped Scrappy, bought back Fred and Velma, and made a string of decent direct-to-video animated features. But the success of the 2002 live-action feature prompted this cartoon, and a renewal to the famous franchise many of us Gen-Xers have grown to love.
I was never really a fan of "Scooby-Doo" until last year. Sure, I watched the reruns of every weekend from about 1985 until 1991, but that was because my brother liked it, and we only had two TV's in our house (the other was in my parents room, and since they were sleeping, the other TV was the only one we could watch. I survived.) The problem was, in the mid-80s, "Scooby-Doo! Where are You?" was a rarity on the local syndication channels. We had to watch "Scooby and Scrappy-Doo," which was god-awful, and I wouldn't force anyone to watch it. I turned away the cartoons in 1991, after "A Pup Named Scooby-Doo" aggravated me. Last year, I saw the live-action movie out of curiosity, and then this cartoon premired on Cartoon Network in March 2003, and I couldn't resist. I was hooked.
It's actually a funny show, and capitalizes on what made the movie fun. It emphasizes bright color, and gives the show a modern-day approach. The beauty part is, they maintained much of the character personalities from the film, and added on to the original concepts: Fred isn't as much of a show-off credit-hogger as he was, Daphne is way more resourceful, and not nearly as "damsel-in-distress-esque", Velma speaks, is shown more, and has GREAT one-liners (I think this may have been because Linda Cardellini was so great in the movie, they most likely had to captialize on what she bought to the character), and Shaggy is great and sounds terrific, due in no small part to the return of the great Casey Kasem, who was sorely lacking in the cartoon movies. Frank Welker as Fred is what makes this cartoon. Welker and Kasem are the heart and soul of this series--it isn't a cartoon without either of them. Besides, Fred has a trademark voice--no one could copy it. Sadly, Don Messick (Scooby's original voice) is no longer with us, and Welker tries to capture that speech-impediment, and it does work. It's a shame that Messick's last original series run as Scooby was in the pitiful "A Pup Named Scooby-Doo" (I'm sorry, but I really don't like that cartoon. It's painfully obvious.)
I highly recommend this as a good introduction series for the youngsters, but I would most likely say to watch "Scooby-Doo! Where Are You?", which still is (and always will be) the best. This series is also fun for those who love the original series. It captures the magic of the original, and still holds the charm that made it special--jokes, mystery, and of course, the famous lines. Plus, Fred is sans ascot.
So, What's new, Scooby-Doo? You just got a good review from this 20-year old fan!
The lame attempts to recapture the magic of the famous "scooby-Doo" franchise fell flat during the 1980s (remember "13 ghosts of Scooby-Doo" and "A Pup Named Scooby-Doo"?, among several other stinkers). Plus, the addition of Scrappy-Doo in 1979 didn't help matters either. After the last original series ended in 1991, the franchise dropped Scrappy, bought back Fred and Velma, and made a string of decent direct-to-video animated features. But the success of the 2002 live-action feature prompted this cartoon, and a renewal to the famous franchise many of us Gen-Xers have grown to love.
I was never really a fan of "Scooby-Doo" until last year. Sure, I watched the reruns of every weekend from about 1985 until 1991, but that was because my brother liked it, and we only had two TV's in our house (the other was in my parents room, and since they were sleeping, the other TV was the only one we could watch. I survived.) The problem was, in the mid-80s, "Scooby-Doo! Where are You?" was a rarity on the local syndication channels. We had to watch "Scooby and Scrappy-Doo," which was god-awful, and I wouldn't force anyone to watch it. I turned away the cartoons in 1991, after "A Pup Named Scooby-Doo" aggravated me. Last year, I saw the live-action movie out of curiosity, and then this cartoon premired on Cartoon Network in March 2003, and I couldn't resist. I was hooked.
It's actually a funny show, and capitalizes on what made the movie fun. It emphasizes bright color, and gives the show a modern-day approach. The beauty part is, they maintained much of the character personalities from the film, and added on to the original concepts: Fred isn't as much of a show-off credit-hogger as he was, Daphne is way more resourceful, and not nearly as "damsel-in-distress-esque", Velma speaks, is shown more, and has GREAT one-liners (I think this may have been because Linda Cardellini was so great in the movie, they most likely had to captialize on what she bought to the character), and Shaggy is great and sounds terrific, due in no small part to the return of the great Casey Kasem, who was sorely lacking in the cartoon movies. Frank Welker as Fred is what makes this cartoon. Welker and Kasem are the heart and soul of this series--it isn't a cartoon without either of them. Besides, Fred has a trademark voice--no one could copy it. Sadly, Don Messick (Scooby's original voice) is no longer with us, and Welker tries to capture that speech-impediment, and it does work. It's a shame that Messick's last original series run as Scooby was in the pitiful "A Pup Named Scooby-Doo" (I'm sorry, but I really don't like that cartoon. It's painfully obvious.)
I highly recommend this as a good introduction series for the youngsters, but I would most likely say to watch "Scooby-Doo! Where Are You?", which still is (and always will be) the best. This series is also fun for those who love the original series. It captures the magic of the original, and still holds the charm that made it special--jokes, mystery, and of course, the famous lines. Plus, Fred is sans ascot.
So, What's new, Scooby-Doo? You just got a good review from this 20-year old fan!
Dating and Kissing in Scooby Doo
vulpafox30 January 2016
I am seriously disgusted at this remake. I just watched the first two episodes and they've tried to pair up the gang in couples. Daphne was going after Fred, who was clueless because he's just interested in mysteries and being friends, and Velma was practically raping Shaggy whenever they got alone, and was trying to do public displays of affection with him that he didn't seem to be into. Why couldn't we leave them friends, and let the story be about their friendship and the mysteries, instead of bringing sexuality into it? I watched this show when I was 5, but I wouldn't want my 5 year old to watch this version. Hopefully we will always be able to go back and watch the old episodes.
Like it but the plot is wearing thin. (light spoiler)
bigben530 December 2003
Warning: Spoilers
I'll be honest, I actually like this show. I like the fact that Scooby Doo and gang have finally returned to form. I also like the bright and cheery atmosphere as well as the mystery of figuring out the identity of the culprit. The monsters are well designed for once and the masks are now capable of showing emotion and making monster noises. What I don't like however, is the fact that the formula hasn't changed one bit for the new age and that all episodes start and end in a very predictable fashion.
This is how it goes EXACTLY:
In the beginning, there is always some monster that is terrorizing some place and Scooby and the gang just happen to show up to help solve the case. It's usually always one of the first three sub characters introduced that is the culprit, usually the opposite of what the monster itself is like. If the monster is super strong, then the culprit is in fact really weak. If it is tall, then the culprit is short. You get the idea. Anyway, Scooby and Shaggy always split up from the gang and get the c**p scared out of them when the monster shows up. Meanwhile the gang manages to find clues because the culprit actually helps give them some. The monster then shows up for a chase scene. More clues are then found, Velma then says: " I have a pretty good idea who's behind this". They then capture the monster and unmask it to reveal his or her's true identity. And of course the villains always deliver the classic line: " And I would've gotten away with it too, if it weren't for you meddling kids!".
The reason for the crime is even worse. It's never because "I was a sadistic little bitch with nothing else to do " but some dumb pathetic reason like, "she stole my underwear and so I vowed revenge". Apparently that's a good enough reason to run down Wal-Mart and buy a $2 costume, so you can run around scaring the c**p out of people again and again until someone throws your ass in jail. Don't these people know that there are other methods for violence and mayhem that are much more subtle and effective? Why not just kill the person? Or just sabotage the deal using your own two hands. Instead of running away from the monster, kick'em in the nuts. Take out a weapon and fight him off. There are tons of possibilities here...
All I'm really saying is that the Scooby audience is now all grown up and as such it would be nice to see some new concepts that help fit with that audience.
This is how it goes EXACTLY:
In the beginning, there is always some monster that is terrorizing some place and Scooby and the gang just happen to show up to help solve the case. It's usually always one of the first three sub characters introduced that is the culprit, usually the opposite of what the monster itself is like. If the monster is super strong, then the culprit is in fact really weak. If it is tall, then the culprit is short. You get the idea. Anyway, Scooby and Shaggy always split up from the gang and get the c**p scared out of them when the monster shows up. Meanwhile the gang manages to find clues because the culprit actually helps give them some. The monster then shows up for a chase scene. More clues are then found, Velma then says: " I have a pretty good idea who's behind this". They then capture the monster and unmask it to reveal his or her's true identity. And of course the villains always deliver the classic line: " And I would've gotten away with it too, if it weren't for you meddling kids!".
The reason for the crime is even worse. It's never because "I was a sadistic little bitch with nothing else to do " but some dumb pathetic reason like, "she stole my underwear and so I vowed revenge". Apparently that's a good enough reason to run down Wal-Mart and buy a $2 costume, so you can run around scaring the c**p out of people again and again until someone throws your ass in jail. Don't these people know that there are other methods for violence and mayhem that are much more subtle and effective? Why not just kill the person? Or just sabotage the deal using your own two hands. Instead of running away from the monster, kick'em in the nuts. Take out a weapon and fight him off. There are tons of possibilities here...
All I'm really saying is that the Scooby audience is now all grown up and as such it would be nice to see some new concepts that help fit with that audience.
Disappointing update of the classic 1960's show
mdc-074311 February 2024
I loved the original Scooby Doo and how they made it creepy and fun.
This version updated for the 2000's is plastic and unfun. We have Casey Kasem and Frank Welker back as Shaggy and Fred respectively with new actors doing the voices for Velma and Daphne - Mindy Cohn just doesn't work for me as Velma nor does Grey Griffin as Daphne .
Another bad thing is , Welker voices Scooby since Don Messick had died - his Scooby is so bad and what happened to Fred ? He is no longer this serious guy with the voice of reason - they've turned him into a goofy , immature buffoon. The animation is also very computerized and has no life to it , it's very boring , And Scooby is not the main character even though the show is called "What's New Scooby Doo" Plus theyve added sexual tension between the characters which is totally inappropriate . I think I'll just stick with the original instead of this mess.
This version updated for the 2000's is plastic and unfun. We have Casey Kasem and Frank Welker back as Shaggy and Fred respectively with new actors doing the voices for Velma and Daphne - Mindy Cohn just doesn't work for me as Velma nor does Grey Griffin as Daphne .
Another bad thing is , Welker voices Scooby since Don Messick had died - his Scooby is so bad and what happened to Fred ? He is no longer this serious guy with the voice of reason - they've turned him into a goofy , immature buffoon. The animation is also very computerized and has no life to it , it's very boring , And Scooby is not the main character even though the show is called "What's New Scooby Doo" Plus theyve added sexual tension between the characters which is totally inappropriate . I think I'll just stick with the original instead of this mess.
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