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Season 1 – Velma

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The origin of the sleuth and member of the Mystery Inc. gang, Velma.
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Velma — Season 1

Velma — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Jinkies! This radical reworking of the beloved Mystery Team has plenty of attitude and style, but it doesn't have the first clue for how to turn its clever subversion into engaging fun.

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Heather Hogan Autostraddle Jan 26, 2023
Every episode is a cringy, eye-rolling slog that doesn’t seem to have any idea who its audience is, yet seems to despise them all the same. Go to Full Review Shirley Li The Atlantic Jan 23, 2023
Its edginess comes at the expense of its own characters and punishes the audience for being invested. Like a certain Mystery Inc. member rummaging around in the dark for her glasses, the series is unfocused, confused, and desperately lost. Go to Full Review Craig Mathieson The Age (Australia) Jan 20, 2023
3/5
The 25-minute episodes are a suitable delivery vehicle for the humour, but across a season it has a lot of work to do to function as a cohesive whole. Go to Full Review Samantha Schuster Cinéfilo Serial Sep 29, 2025
3/5
It stands out for its voice cast, its well-executed animation, its humor, and its effective inclusion, but it also suffers from some repetition, over-explanation and a genre mix that doesn't always feel engaging. [Full Review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Ally Ham The Review Geek Jul 31, 2024
The HBO comedy repeatedly winks at us over how “relevant” and biting it is. In reality, however, season 1 of Velma can’t scrounge up enough reason to exist. Go to Full Review Joe Reid Primetimer Aug 6, 2023
...it's frustrating to watch the show nervously wink at its audience, assuring them that what they're watching is smarter than the IP-mining trend that birthed it. It would be a better series if it could just calm down. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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John K @WQCMI 1 day ago They cancelled Scoob 2 in favour of this?! What is wrong with you WB?! The animation is awful, Scooby-Doo is nowhere to be seen, this is proof why we shouldn't turn well known children's shows into R-rated material and Velma is so unlikeable. Rumour has it, when the series was cancelled, the people responsible were fired for the show's failure, I hope that's true. See more Mannyboi T @RT30287916 Aug 30, 2026 Velma is a mouthy but sweet girl that cares for her friends and family. I love the heartwarming and entertaining moments in the series and I would want to watch more of this amazing series See more Rob J @RT12020775 Aug 13, 2026 Woke racist garbage. The writers should be blacklisted as the bigots they are. Disgusting and vile and the writing is utter trash. Dustbin of history is too good for this turd of a show! See more Mr. B @Uijgfcc Aug 7, 2026 An insult to its own ip. Has nothing at all to say and no idea how to say it, completely incapable and unaware of how to translate the existing characters into what it wanted them to represent, and a horrible dive into pointlessness in its plot. Mindy Kaling and whoever signed off on this show should be forced out of show-business for good. See more Professor G @atreiromg Jul 20, 2026 Como alguém pagou por isso? See more Brion C. @RT69199968 Jun 24, 2026 LOVE this show and wish they’d bring it back! See more Read all reviews
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Mindy Kaling

Creator

Charlie Grandy

Creator

Mindy Kaling

Velma

Constance Wu

Daphne

Sam Richardson

Shaggy

Glenn Howerton

Fred

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 12, 2023 Velma Velma is accused of killing a classmate and has 24 hours to find the real murderer. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 12, 2023 The Candy (Wo)man Desperate to access her missing mom's case file, Velma strikes a deal with her former BFF, Daphne, who may just have some secrets of her own; a sober Norville finds himself in with the wrong crowd; Fred claims innocence for a series of crimes. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 19, 2023 Velma Kai When Principal Rogers enrolls all the female students in a self-defense class, Velma and Daphne must work out their complicated relationship on the mat; meanwhile, Norville vows to get answers from Fred, by any means necessary. Details Episode 4 Aired Jan 19, 2023 Velma Makes a List With Crystal Cove High's hottest girls under attack, Velma questions her feminist values, while Fred analyzes his own views on women; after seeking Daphne's help, Norville finds himself embroiled in a new mystery. Details Episode 5 Aired Jan 26, 2023 Marching Band Sleepover Velma spends the night with band geeks and Fred; Daphne makes a discovery. Details Episode 6 Aired Jan 26, 2023 The Sins of the Fathers and Some of the Mothers Velma vows to resolve her daddy issues; Norville rebels against his father; Fred fights against his family's ways; Daphne learns a shocking truth. Details Episode 7 Aired Feb 2, 2023 Fog Fest Velma struggles to find answers; Daphne has feelings for a mysterious stranger; Fred and Norville face off for the Fog King Crown. Details Episode 8 Aired Feb 2, 2023 A Velma In The Woods Velma and Daphne confront their relationship while trapped in a cave; Gigi vies for Norville's attention. Details Episode 9 Aired Feb 9, 2023 Family (Wo)man Given 72 hours to uncover the serial killer's identity, Velma is forced to live a lie by raising a baby; shunned by the Brains, Fred and Daphne face their newfound unpopularity together; they hatch a plan to claw their way back to the top. Details Episode 10 Aired Feb 9, 2023 The Brains of the Operation Despite the alleged murderer's confession, Velma continues to work on the case and uncovers a shocking clue from her own past; Daphne starts her internship; Fred channels his rage into questionable art; Norville makes good on his promise. Details

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Season Info

Creator
Mindy Kaling, Charlie Grandy
Network
HBO Max
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Comedy, Animation
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 12, 2023
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