I avoided Mystery Inc. for awhile and the basis that most Scooby Doo restarts just...haven't been very good, at least to me. This is for two reasons, I think: 1] They were essentially trying to make the same show as the original. 2] The monsters sucked.
When I began to watch Mystery Inc., though, I was pleasantly surprised. I had been wary about the style change, but it works well. The characters actually have developed personalities and development. There's actually a reason their town is flooded with monsters. We actually see the gang's parents and other recurring characters. And there's a heck of a plot arc.
Another thing I really like is the fact that instead of placing the show in modern day, the creators have kept the 60's/70's aesthetic, but with modern technology. This really works with the show, and makes it really enjoyable to look at.
Now the bad stuff: The monsters still aren't very exciting. I wish they were a little less corny, a little more serious. The CG Mystery Machine and other mechanical stuff seems out of place. The plot arc means you need to watch it order, which can be irritating when CN doesn't air reruns in order. There's a bit too much of an emphasis on romance, but it gets better later on. I've seen other people complain about it not being child-friendly [there's some making-out at points], and it just not being the same show as the original. Both are fairly true, but it really depends on how you feel about it. Like I said, I like the fact that it's not the same show; I don't think a copy of the original would work today. Overall, it really is a love-it-or-hate-it thing.
If it sounds like something you'd like, I'd recommend checking it out. Just don't expect the same Scooby Doo you've seen before.
Love It or Hate It
I avoided Mystery Inc. for awhile and the basis that most Scooby Doo restarts just...haven't been very good, at least to me. This is for two reasons, I think: 1] They were essentially trying to make the same show as the original. 2] The monsters sucked.
When I began to watch Mystery Inc., though, I was pleasantly surprised. I had been wary about the style change, but it works well. The characters actually have developed personalities and development. There's actually a reason their town is flooded with monsters. We actually see the gang's parents and other recurring characters. And there's a heck of a plot arc.
Another thing I really like is the fact that instead of placing the show in modern day, the creators have kept the 60's/70's aesthetic, but with modern technology. This really works with the show, and makes it really enjoyable to look at.
Now the bad stuff: The monsters still aren't very exciting. I wish they were a little less corny, a little more serious. The CG Mystery Machine and other mechanical stuff seems out of place. The plot arc means you need to watch it order, which can be irritating when CN doesn't air reruns in order. There's a bit too much of an emphasis on romance, but it gets better later on. I've seen other people complain about it not being child-friendly [there's some making-out at points], and it just not being the same show as the original. Both are fairly true, but it really depends on how you feel about it. Like I said, I like the fact that it's not the same show; I don't think a copy of the original would work today. Overall, it really is a love-it-or-hate-it thing.
If it sounds like something you'd like, I'd recommend checking it out. Just don't expect the same Scooby Doo you've seen before.