These 3 Iterations of SCOOBY-DOO Are Worth Checking Out
Growing up I’d watch reruns of Scooby-Doo, Where are You!, A Pup Named Scooby-Doo, and a few other iterations of the iconic mystery-solving characters. However, there have been a number of newer iterations of the show, and thanks to my child becoming obsessed with the franchise, I’ve been exposed to some versions that I didn’t even know existed. This has also introduced a few iterations that I have come to really enjoy, so here are three newer Scooby-Doo cartoons that are fun to watch for the whole family. All of these are available to watch on VRV.
Scooby-Doo and Guess Who?
This is the latest iteration of the series, and each episode features a different celebrity guest such as Sia, Weird Al, and even Batman. I was a little skeptical of this series, but there’s plenty of fun to be had. Of course, part of the charm does depend on your attachment to the different celebrities. I found the Batman episode to be one of my favorites, but the Penn and Teller one was also quite enjoyable. Give this one a try and you may be surprised.
Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated
This show is the darkest and most serious iteration that I’ve ever seen. One thing that’s a nice change of pace is the fact that there’s an overarching storyline in addition to the episodic mysteries. It’s also to see Mystery Incorporated as high school students and actual kids instead of more ambiguously-aged people being called kids. This also leads to a bit of a teen drama aspect. The gang deals with romance and friendship and to some extent identity issues. The story is actually really well done, and it makes the 2010 series stand out from all the others. This is definitely for those wanting an edgier take on the franchise.
Be Cool, Scooby-Doo!
This series started in 2015 and ran for four seasons. It’s also the funniest one on this list. While Scooby-Doo has never been a stranger to humor, Be Cool is the series that takes everyone’s quirks and pushes them to the extreme to provide some great moments. It is kind of like the Scooby-Doo version of Teen Titans Go! but done better. It doesn’t take itself seriously at all but is still respectful to the source. Probably my favorite thing is that in nearly every episode Daphne has some new obsession. For example, in the first episode, she’s obsessed with hand puppets. It’s hilarious when combined with the mysteries, and her obsession typically does play a role in some way. I will admit that this one is possibly the most abrasive one on the list, but after a few episodes, I went from dubious to all in.