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Velma: Season 2 | Rotten Tomatoes (1) Rendy Jones Autostraddle It’s painful to see the first POC-led, queer-inclusive version of a long-standing franchise end up its worst. But this is one soon-to-be canceled queer show that won’t be missed. May 4, 2024 Full Review Velma: Season 2 | Rotten Tomatoes (2) Coleman Spilde The Daily Beast But I am here to stand proudly, with my stunning features and gorgeous blue eyes shimmering like pools of crystalline water, to tell you that those people are all wrong. Velma is great. Apr 29, 2024 Full Review Velma: Season 2 | Rotten Tomatoes (3) Brittany Vincent IGN Movies This riff on the classic Hanna-Barbera character is all too content to turn its back on its source material, but it has no idea where to go next. Rated: 4/10 Apr 26, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Connor M Season 2 is somehow worse. All the characters have no character arch, except Fred. The writing is so bad, because they make out that we should hate rich people in the first season and now Fred is more likable than all the characters we are supposed to like. Scrappy Doo is written so bad, the iconic lines he says in the original series are delivered 1000 times worse here. His motives for being the muderer is just the worst, as he is never prone to actually killing anyone in the original series. This show is a mistake, burn it with fire Rated 0.5/5 Stars • Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 05/18/24 Full Review Andreas H I honestly thoroughly enjoyed Velma: Season 2. It felt a bit less mean spirited than season 1, had clever writing including way better references this time and a few nice twists. Thing is, you really have to see it as both a very dark humoured parody as well as a hommage to Scooby Doo. I hear people say its against everything Scooby Doo stands for, but I see it as a test for how serious you take things. If you hold Scooby Doo up as like a holy thing that should never get a sarcastic interpretation and if you hate queer content or comments about sexism in any way, of course you'll feel offended. If not, you won't feel hurt and most likely enjoy this crazy ride.I personally see this as its own universe, an unhinged interpretation that leaves the original characters untouched. And so, I don't feel offended at all, and I have a really fun time with it. I mean it's so batshoot crazy, it technically shouldn't be able to exist. But it does! I doubt we'll ever get such an unhingd interpretation of the franchise, so I won't miss out if another season comes.But well, that won't convice anyone who long has made up their mind about this show. So in short: if you enjoyed S1, there's a good chance you will enjoy S2, mabe even more than the first. I know I did. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/14/24 Full Review Audience Member As a fan of the original series I am disappointed this series has a low rating . The animation and art is wonderful, the mix of different styles of cartoons, the homage to the original Scooby Doo series in re-creating specific moments from past episodes and/or leaning into the original portrayal of the characters in woven moments. The writing sets up scenes that are obviously comedic parodies or a satirical/ social commentary on an issue, and the show makes fun of common tropes in society while also having hilarity in creating wacky, fantastical, and far fetched storylines that are tied together with a overarching linear, mystery themed plot. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/14/24 Full Review Shain B I just binged both seasons of Velma, and it was sooo good!!! It’s not a kids cartoon, it’s not Scooby Doo. It’s full of sarcasm, and mystery, and I think this is one of Mindy’s best! It is for adults, but if you’re a fan of Bobs Burgers, or things like that, it’s for you… Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/07/24 Full Review Shy G The show is cool for what it is, also I thought Norville was more interesting in season 2. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/07/24 Full Review Dalivia B I’m a big SD fan and have watched every different show and movie in the catalog. I went into Velma S2 wondering how the characters would get developed and what hijinks they would get into, and I wasn’t disappointed. I liked the random nods to different moments in the SD universe, the play on different fan theories from throughout the decades, and the plot twists that came as the season progressed. I feel like the show is starting to find it’s footing and I would be interested in a season 3. Only reason I gave 4 stars instead of 5 is because I feel like 12 episodes instead of 10 would have given better pacing and an opportunity to flesh out some of the background plots that were happening. Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/07/24 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

Cast & Crew

Mindy Kaling Creator Charlie Grandy Creator Mindy Kaling Velma Constance Wu Daphne Sam Richardson Shaggy Glenn Howerton Fred
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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Apr 25, 2024 The Mystery of Teen Romance Velma tries to navigate her emotions for both Daphne and Norville, as she comes across her latest investigation. Details Episode 2 Aired Apr 25, 2024 Creaky Friday Velma clashes with Fred over whether the crimes plaguing Crystal Cove originate on Earth; Daphne and Amber make a grisly discovery. Details Episode 3 Aired Apr 25, 2024 When Velma Met Money Velma resists the urge to cash in on Diya's new relationship; Norville searches for a way to stop his hallucinations once and for all. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 25, 2024 Seancé While Velma and her friends suffer through a Saturday detention, Amber attempts to use witchcraft. Details Episode 5 Aired Apr 25, 2024 Burning Woman After calling Amber out on social media, Velma comes under fire; Norville follows a hunch that leads to the asylum. Details Episode 6 Aired Apr 25, 2024 Private Velmjamin During their school's lackluster career fair, Velma begins to doubt her dream of becoming a detective; Norville works to help the Brains cross some items off their bucket list; Fred flirts with a mysterious new suitor. Details Episode 7 Aired Apr 25, 2024 Female Utopia In the wake of yet another killing, the women of Crystal Cove are relegated to the mines; Velma struggles to keep Sophie and Diya apart below ground; Norville discovers the truth behind his hallucinations, and Daphne faces her worst enemy. Details Episode 8 Aired Apr 25, 2024 Aman Hunt Facing a lengthy and drama-filled bus ride, Velma vows to take Daphne with the power of gossip; an unlikely source provides a crucial evidence that ties the killer to a clandestine military operation. Details Episode 9 Aired Apr 25, 2024 The Real Villain After finding herself lost in the woods, Velma meets a frightening new friend who may hold the key to solving the murders; Fred finally stands up for himself; Diya and Aman's respective relationships each take a serious turn. Details Episode 10 Aired Apr 25, 2024 Til Death When the serial killer threatens her family, Velma hatches a plan to stop the masked villain and their accomplice; later, one of Crystal Cove's infamous meddling kids must make the ultimate sacrifice. Details

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Season Info

Director
Meg Waldow, Cal Ramsey, Adam Parton

Creator
Mindy Kaling, Charlie Grandy

Executive Producer
Mindy Kaling, Charlie Grandy, Howard Klein, Sam Register

Screenwriter
Jen Chuck, Charlie Grandy, Moss Perricone, Stephanie M. Johnson, Greg Gallant, Keerthi Harishankar, Katie Wadsworth

Network
Max

Rating
TV-14

Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Comedy, Animation

Original Language
English

Release Date
Apr 25, 2024
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FAQs

How many rotten tomatoes does Velma have? ›

Velma currently has a 7% Audience Score on Rotten Tomatoes while 19 critics gave it a 53%. : r/HBOMAX.

Is Velma season 2 good? ›

I honestly thoroughly enjoyed Velma: Season 2. It felt a bit less mean spirited than season 1, had clever writing including way better references this time and a few nice twists. Thing is, you really have to see it as both a very dark humoured parody as well as a hommage to Scooby Doo.

Who was the killer in Velma 2? ›

Victoria Jones (nee Meeting), is the main antagonist of the HBO Max animated series Velma. She is the mother of Fred Jones and the one who helped build Jones Gentlemen Accessories into the juggernaut it's known as.

Where can I watch Velma Season 2? ›

You can watch Velma: Season 2 with a subscription to Max.

Was Velma a hit or flop? ›

Critics and viewers are not being too kind on Season 2 following its recent debut on Max. After premiering on Max on April 25, Velma doesn't yet have a critics' score at Rotten Tomatoes, but it's getting lambasted by viewers, resulting in an audience score of 15%.

What is Velma's terrible rating? ›

Velma's rating on IMDb is 1.3 out of 10, and its Rotten Tomatoes audience score is 6 percent. This means the show is rated lower than legendarily bad movies like The Room or Troll 2. This could lead some people to believe that Velma must be one of the worst shows ever made, but in truth, it's just kind of mediocre.

How old is Velma in Season 2? ›

In Ruby and Spears' original series bible, Fred and Shaggy are each 17 years old, Daphne is 16, and Velma is 15. For the purposes of this series, the kids were made roughly the same age: 16-17 in season 1, and 17-18 in season 2.

Why is Velma rated R? ›

Violence & Scariness

Violence is a shade more intense than viewers might expect given the comic tone. We see dismembered body parts, dead bodies, dripping blood and brains, bones.

Is Scooby in Velma 2? ›

After seeing what Velma decided to do with one season 2 character, it's quite a relief that Scooby-Doo isn't present in the spinoff show. Velma is a Max original animated series that was written by and stars The Office alum, Mindy Kaling.

Who kills Velma? ›

Viewers were taken aback when Scrappy-Doo was exposed as Velma's killer in the season two finale of Velma. While fans of the series were left in disbelief at the loss of such a central character, this was not the first time a lead Scooby-Doo character has met their untimely end.

What race is Velma? ›

Much will be made of the demographic swaps, as “Velma” is indeed a “Scooby-Doo” that looks like America. Velma is Indian American, Norville is Black, and Daphne appears to be of Asian descent, though she's the adopted daughter of married lesbian detectives Donna and Linda (Jane Lynch and Wanda Sykes).

Is Velma Season 1 finished? ›

Season 1 of Velma first premiered on HBO Max on January 12, 2023, and ended on February 9, 2023. It has a total of 10 episodes.

Is Velma getting a season 2 reddit? ›

Season 2 of Velma is going as well as we thought it would.

Who played the second Velma? ›

From 1969 to 1973, Nicole Jaffe voiced Velma. From 1976 to 1979, Pat Stevens voiced the character. From 1979 to 1980, Marla Frumkin provided her voice.

Is 100% rotten tomatoes? ›

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, a film has a rating of 100% if each professional review recorded by the website is assessed as positive rather than negative.

Is Velma OK for 13 year olds? ›

Parents need to know that Velma is an animated update/spin-off of the beloved 1970s cartoon Scooby-Doo, Where Are You? But this one is intended for adults: There's much more mature material here than in the original. Violence is often played for laughs but may be more intense than parents…

How popular is Velma? ›

Despite its negative reception, “Velma” still encountered a higher-than-average demand on HBO Max. According to a report from Parrot Analytics, the series became the fourth most in-demand breakout series in the country last week, "with 37.3 times the average series demand — a whopping 127% increase from last week."

Why was Velma renewed? ›

On the other hand, it is important to note that despite the immense negative critical reception and audience backlash towards Velma's first season, the series got renewed for a second season. HBO Max likely believed the criticism generated enough attention for the show to warrant another season.

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