An interesting little episode, different from the average episode as the gang have the mystery gang go back home rather than visiting new locations on their long road trip. The mystery that issues is very interesting, there's one red herring that seems a likely culprit and while the actual villain is unexpected it's not entirely unsurprising.
4 Reviews
Attack of the clones
TheLittleSongbird22 December 2021
Will admit to not caring for "A Scooby Doo Valentine" on first watch and it was one of my least favourite episodes of 'What's New Scooby Doo'. Just found it too cheesy and bizarre, and also found it very forgettable not long after. Mind you, we are talking over a decade now when changes of pace weren't as appreciated by me as much as they are now. And also at a time where to me Scooby Doo and valentines didn't really go, too much of an odd couple.
On rewatch though, "A Scooby Doo Valentine" is the 'What's New Scooby Doo' episode that made the biggest improvement between initial viewing and the latest and the one that has most grown on me. "Camp Comeoniwannascareya" also improved massively. It is not one of the show's best by any stretch, but conceptually and in terms of ideas (something not appreciated or taken note of initially), despite not executing it all perfectly, it is one of the more interesting ones.
As usual the animation is bright and colourful, and there is definitely a loving valentine atmosphere created. The music has energy and groove and also liked the more romantic tones. The theme song is still infectious and adds a lot to the coolly animated intro. The voice acting is as accomplished as to be expected, Casey Kasem still has it as Shaggy. And the celebrity guest star (in the second 'What's New Scooby Doo' episode to have one, the first being Simple Plan in "Simple Plan and the Invisible Madman") is not overused or gimmicky. They were actually used very cleverly, especially in an unexpected turn of events.
The script is funny and has energy, even if it is very cheesy in spots. Daphne's reference to Sarah Michelle Gellar (who played her in the live action films) was a nice touch. Again the story does go a little overboard on the cheese and the truth is on the bizarre side, but it is a unique not seen before premise executed interestingly and uniquely.
Did like the clones and the conflict between them and the gang was a lot of fun and clever, have never this kind of conflict before in the franchise's history. The gang solving the mystery from home was a first too and just about works. Did like the look at the gang's personal lives, like where they live.
In summary, one of the episodes of the show that grew on me massively. 8/10.
On rewatch though, "A Scooby Doo Valentine" is the 'What's New Scooby Doo' episode that made the biggest improvement between initial viewing and the latest and the one that has most grown on me. "Camp Comeoniwannascareya" also improved massively. It is not one of the show's best by any stretch, but conceptually and in terms of ideas (something not appreciated or taken note of initially), despite not executing it all perfectly, it is one of the more interesting ones.
As usual the animation is bright and colourful, and there is definitely a loving valentine atmosphere created. The music has energy and groove and also liked the more romantic tones. The theme song is still infectious and adds a lot to the coolly animated intro. The voice acting is as accomplished as to be expected, Casey Kasem still has it as Shaggy. And the celebrity guest star (in the second 'What's New Scooby Doo' episode to have one, the first being Simple Plan in "Simple Plan and the Invisible Madman") is not overused or gimmicky. They were actually used very cleverly, especially in an unexpected turn of events.
The script is funny and has energy, even if it is very cheesy in spots. Daphne's reference to Sarah Michelle Gellar (who played her in the live action films) was a nice touch. Again the story does go a little overboard on the cheese and the truth is on the bizarre side, but it is a unique not seen before premise executed interestingly and uniquely.
Did like the clones and the conflict between them and the gang was a lot of fun and clever, have never this kind of conflict before in the franchise's history. The gang solving the mystery from home was a first too and just about works. Did like the look at the gang's personal lives, like where they live.
In summary, one of the episodes of the show that grew on me massively. 8/10.
Veritable Valentine's Day Massacre
MarkLynnIreland12945 March 2023
Warning: Spoilers
I should have gave a review of this episode on Valentine's Day just less than a month ago. I started to like the episode a bit more than first seen it yet feels like episode in Japan "Big Appetite in Little Tokyo" where at least one member of Mystery Gang is accused and framed. I didn't like the cop McBride with glasses as he's mainly resents the gang for interfering with police investigations yet people take matters into their own hands.
So, some teenagers are apparently gone missing and fingers point at the gang. Of course it seemed someone was definitely setting up the Mystery Gang. Do like the sense of mystery in this episode - who is setting up the Mystery Inc. As for suspects were mainly both Rachel (Shaggy's blonde girlfriend with her dog Roxanne) and George the postman (who wasn't happy after Velma turned him down).
The chase scene and well as the soundtrack "Walk on the Wire" by Swedish rock band is good - I prefer than the first-half of it.
So, some teenagers are apparently gone missing and fingers point at the gang. Of course it seemed someone was definitely setting up the Mystery Gang. Do like the sense of mystery in this episode - who is setting up the Mystery Inc. As for suspects were mainly both Rachel (Shaggy's blonde girlfriend with her dog Roxanne) and George the postman (who wasn't happy after Velma turned him down).
The chase scene and well as the soundtrack "Walk on the Wire" by Swedish rock band is good - I prefer than the first-half of it.
Doesn't add up
emilykvanoosten9 November 2023
Warning: Spoilers
My only thing is.. if the new boyfriend is trying to frame shaggy & the gang.. why continue the attacks after the gang has already been arrested? That would proof they are innocent... not very smart for Jaycee...
Other than that I love the comedic additions of the gang.. like daphne losing her mind because she had to drink tap water instead of bottled.. or daphne and Fred being awkward while pretending to be romantic... or the joke about Scooby being off carbs while he is pretending to be a girl.
Also LOVE the comment by daphne "was Sarah Michelle Gellar too busy??" Love when the show started adding more comedic comments like this.. felt more real.
Other than that I love the comedic additions of the gang.. like daphne losing her mind because she had to drink tap water instead of bottled.. or daphne and Fred being awkward while pretending to be romantic... or the joke about Scooby being off carbs while he is pretending to be a girl.
Also LOVE the comment by daphne "was Sarah Michelle Gellar too busy??" Love when the show started adding more comedic comments like this.. felt more real.
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