"Farmed and Dangerous" signals the second appearance of the Secret Six, after Season 2's "Homeward Hound". That episode was a case of loving the Secret Six but finding the episode itself uneven (neither loving or hating, more mildly liked). It is also the second Halloween themed-esque episode of the show, after Season 2's "A Scooby Doo Halloween" (a great episode). It's another one of those great on first watch episodes and struck me as one of the creepiest.
It still is a great episode and in many ways still very creepy, as far as Season 3 goes this is one of the best. It is a case too of having a great location and villain, and on top of that a strong mystery. Which some episodes with great locations and villains weren't so successful in. Not to mention the Secret Six almost stealing the show. Comparing "Farmed and Dangerous" to Secret Six's other appearances, there is a preference for "Gold Paw" but it is a good deal better than "Homeward Hound".
The animation is every bit as good as the animation in the other 'What's New Scooby Doo' Halloween episode "A Scooby Doo Halliween". The character design of the demon farmer really does unsettle. The music has its usual atmosphere and groove and the theme song is catchy. The voice acting is very good, especially from Casey Kasem and for the Demon Farmer.
Who is the stuff of nightmares as a villain, right from the opening and he continues to get creepier with each appearance. The perpetrator wasn't a surprise to me, one of those something about them seeming off. Even with the hardly small suspect count, where everyone is suspicious, though did like the twist on them. The setting adds a lot to the atmosphere, it would certainly make me scared about going there at night. It's not just non stop creepiness.
It is also very funny. Those popcorn flavours sound absolutely disgusting but are also very amusing. This is also the sort of episode that makes one want to eat popcorn while watching, though certainly of a more appealing flavour. It was great to see the Secret Six back and they are absolutely adorable while also adding a lot to the mystery solving.
Regarding "Farmed and Dangered's" mystery, it is spot on in atmosphere (darkly suspenseful and eerie) and is energetically paced and not over simple. Shaggy and Scooby are still in loveable goofball mode and the rest of the cast are fine.
Excellent episode overall. 9/10.