I think Velma was written badly on purpose.

Submitted by 2Bit_Dev t3_10npgte in television

So many people will watch "bad" YoutTubers because they are just so interesting. I think whoever green-lit the show is aware of cringe culture and thought "Hmm, if Chris Chan with his Sonichu characters are so successful with his following, maybe Mindy Kaling and her original alternative universe characters would work too".

Even though I don't like the show, I have been watching reactions to each episode. I don't have HBO but if I did, I'd probably watch it for the cringe value.

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GarlVinland4Astrea t1_j6a2dq1 wrote

Jesus Christ

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2Bit_Dev OP t1_j6a2q2j wrote

I guess Reddit is part of the small minority that liked the show on Rotten Tomatoes.

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khanfusion t1_j6abpbg wrote

No, it's just that the wild overreaction to Velma is 100% the result of demented morons.

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The show was just merely very hit and miss, not legendarily bad. And also, it got better around episode 4.

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Chataboutgames t1_j6cwqdp wrote

It’s more “what kind of sad specimen obsessed over a show they don’t even watch?”

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Roook36 t1_j6a5zan wrote

The main reason I don't think that's probably true, is that YouTubers don't really have a reputation in the industry they'd like to uphold.

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MeronDC t1_j6c2mv0 wrote

they did this to later announce a real scooby doo reboolt and everyone will be tired of velma who will watch anything

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ForgivenessIsNice t1_j6acu63 wrote

It was made to be controversial but not made to be bad.

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anasui1 t1_j6albuh wrote

not saying it wouldn't be possible because anything is possible in these horrid entertainment years we're living, but even if that were true, what purpose would such a desperate strategy serve? The only ones getting something out of it would be people like Nerdrotic and CD

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leejtam t1_j6anvgl wrote

So are you watching the show or just the YT channels? Cause watching just reactions really doesn’t give you an opinion

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sault18 t1_j6bd7gy wrote

Never assume malice when incompetence / laziness / greed are more than enough to explain things. Mindy Kaling hasn't been funny for years but she's well connected. Focus groups have at least passing awareness and interest in the Scooby-Doo franchise, especially in key age groups. Edgy reboots of popular IPs are the lazy way to tap into a preexisting pool of potential viewers. Streaming services are keen to follow the Disney+ model of throwing as much shit on the wall as possible to see what sticks. The entertainment industry has really lost touch with how the art and workmanship of writing / storytelling are crucial. Add these all together and it's more than enough to explain how Velma could get made.

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RPshmuck97 t1_j6abbyz wrote

I would never watch that shit on HBO; that just inspires more bad television that does not need to be in this world.

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RedditGGGB t1_j6dcwib wrote

Yeah, it seems reasonable /s

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rood_sandstorm t1_j6a5k46 wrote

I watched the first episode and thought it was fun. I didn’t mind the race switch and other changes. But I was never big with the original, so maybe that’s a factor.

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Substantial-East5781 t1_j6ekj4z wrote

I watch the series, yes, this is the reason why I watch, the series is incredibly bad.

But honestly it's not worth it

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listyraesder t1_j6fnxa5 wrote

This is the cringiest take I’ve heard yet.

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MeronDC t1_j6c2odq wrote

they did this to later announce a real scooby doo reboolt and everyone will be tired of velma who will watch anything

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the_pandax t1_j6bdmi9 wrote

Personally, I don't get all the hate. I think the show is fine. Not the best thing ever, but I find it entertaining.

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keineAhnung33 t1_j6bujsn wrote

Internet needs to vent their hatred onto something and Velma was the next in line. The internet version of The Purge I might say. Rings of Power suffered the same. And no I won't watch both shows because I'm not familiar with both franchise anyway.

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[deleted] t1_j6a33zz wrote

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HotpieTargaryen t1_j6a3vva wrote

She’s not even a writer or show creator. Just an EP because she has money and fame.

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ObliqueSpoon t1_j6aqhbs wrote

Wired has an interview up with Charlie Grandy, the credited creator and writer and here's a snippet

Velma began three or four years ago when Kaling was invited to peruse the Warner Bros. catalog and unearthed a latent affinity with Velma. “She had seen herself in that character growing up,” Grandy says. As he and Kaling developed the show, they were always aware of Velma’s online legacy and “really wanted to honor that.”"

I think it's patently false to say she's just an EP with no involvement

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Almost-again t1_j6a6hyx wrote

Ahh fair I honestly know the bare minimum I avoid the shit like a dumpster fire

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