<p>Mixed critical reviews and review-bombing by audiences do not seem to have affected the viewership of <strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-velma-reviews-critics-deem-mindy-kalings-scooby-doo-spinoff-tedious-and-silly-552124">Mindy Kaling-starrer animated series 'Scooby-Doo' spinoff series 'Velma'</a></strong>. It has become the most-watched animated series premiere on Warner Bros Discovery's streaming service HBO Max. So it is being watched by many, if only they are hate-watching it. Kaling herself shared the update through her Twitter handle. She shared a graphic depicting the news and wrote, "Thank you everyone for watching! 🎉 @hbomax @velmatheseries." You can see the post below. Kaling voices the titular character in the show, who is a nerdy member of Mystery Inc. This version is Indian-American. Sam Richardson, Constance Wu and Glenn Howerton also lend voices.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Thank you everyone for watching! 🎉 <a href="https://twitter.com/hbomax?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@hbomax</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/velmatheseries?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@velmatheseries</a> <a href="https://t.co/QoZ6AIiPtB">pic.twitter.com/QoZ6AIiPtB</a></p>
— Mindy Kaling (@mindykaling) <a href="https://twitter.com/mindykaling/status/1614078609362415616?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 14, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<p>The series is an adult, violent spin on the typically child-friendly franchise. And fans have perhaps not appreciated that.</p>

<p>On the review aggregation site Rotten Tomatoes, the series has a score of a mere 55 per cent. The critical consensus reads, "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."</p>

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<p>But the audience score is just 6 per cent.</p>

<p>The official synopsis of 'Velma' reads, "VELMA is an adult animated comedy series telling the origin story of Velma Dinkley, the unsung and under appreciated brains of the Scooby-Doo Mystery Inc. gang. This original and humorous spin unmasks the complex and colorful past of one of America’s most beloved mystery solvers."</p>

<p>Velma premiered on January 12 on HBO Max in the US.</p>

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Mixed critical reviews and review-bombing by audiences do not seem to have affected the viewership of Mindy Kaling-starrer animated series 'Scooby-Doo' spinoff series 'Velma'.

Mixed critical reviews and review-bombing by audiences do not seem to have affected the viewership of Mindy Kaling-starrer animated series 'Scooby-Doo' spinoff series 'Velma'. It has become the most-watched animated series premiere on Warner Bros Discovery's streaming service HBO Max. So it is being watched by many, if only they are hate-watching it. Kaling herself shared the update through her Twitter handle. She shared a graphic depicting the news and wrote, "Thank you everyone for watching! 🎉 @hbomax @velmatheseries." You can see the post below. Kaling voices the titular character in the show, who is a nerdy member of Mystery Inc. This version is Indian-American. Sam Richardson, Constance Wu and Glenn Howerton also lend voices. Thank you everyone for watching! 🎉 @hbomax @velmatheseries pic.twitter.com/QoZ6AIiPtB — Mindy Kaling (@mindykaling) January 14, 2023 The series is an adult, violent spin on the typically child-friendly franchise. And fans have perhaps not appreciated that. On the review aggregation site Rotten Tomatoes, the series has a score of a mere 55 per cent. The critical consensus reads, "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." But the audience score is just 6 per cent. The official synopsis of 'Velma' reads, "VELMA is an adult animated comedy series telling the origin story of Velma Dinkley, the unsung and under appreciated brains of the Scooby-Doo Mystery Inc. gang. This original and humorous spin unmasks the complex and colorful past of one of America’s most beloved mystery solvers." Velma premiered on January 12 on HBO Max in the US.

'Velma' braves mixed reviews to score biggest animated series premiere on HBO Max

<p>The first full trailer for 'Velma' is here. Mindy Kaling voices the Indian-American version of the popular character in the standalone, adult-oriented animated series that serves as a spinoff of the Scooby-Doo franchise. Velma is a member of Mystery Inc or Mystery Incorporated, which is a group of amateur sleuths and ghost hunters. She is usually depicted as the brain of the group and typically spots large glasses, a turtleneck sweater, and an A-line skirt. The other members are Scooby-Doo (the titular Great Dane dog), Shaggy Rogers, Fred Jones, and Daphne Blake. Sam Richardson, Constance Wu, and Glenn Howerton also lend their voices. They voice Fred, Daphne, and Shaggy, respectively.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>You can see the trailer above.</p>

<p>It is not known whether Scooby-Doo, the talking Great Dane dog from which the franchise gets its name, will appear. While Velma has been white traditionally, this film makes her an American of Indian origin. also lend their voices to the HBO Max show.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In October last year, Velma was declared canonically a lesbian in a new film 'Trick or Treat Scooby-Doo!'. James Gunn, who wrote 2002's live-action 'Scooby-Doo', has earlier said that in his script Velma was a lesbian but the studio, Warner Bros, removed every reference to her sexuality.</p>

<p>The official synopsis of 'Velma' reads, "VELMA is an adult animated comedy series telling the origin story of Velma Dinkley, the unsung and under appreciated brains of the Scooby-Doo Mystery Inc. gang. This original and humorous spin unmasks the complex and colorful past of one of America’s most beloved mystery solvers."</p>

<p>Velma premiered on January 12 on HBO Max in the US.</p>

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The first full trailer for 'Velma' is here. Mindy Kaling voices the Indian-American version of the popular character in the standalone, adult-oriented animated series that serves as a spinoff of the Scooby-Doo franchise.

The first full trailer for 'Velma' is here. Mindy Kaling voices the Indian-American version of the popular character in the standalone, adult-oriented animated series that serves as a spinoff of the Scooby-Doo franchise. Velma is a member of Mystery Inc or Mystery Incorporated, which is a group of amateur sleuths and ghost hunters. She is usually depicted as the brain of the group and typically spots large glasses, a turtleneck sweater, and an A-line skirt. The other members are Scooby-Doo (the titular Great Dane dog), Shaggy Rogers, Fred Jones, and Daphne Blake. Sam Richardson, Constance Wu, and Glenn Howerton also lend their voices. They voice Fred, Daphne, and Shaggy, respectively. You can see the trailer above. It is not known whether Scooby-Doo, the talking Great Dane dog from which the franchise gets its name, will appear. While Velma has been white traditionally, this film makes her an American of Indian origin. also lend their voices to the HBO Max show. In October last year, Velma was declared canonically a lesbian in a new film 'Trick or Treat Scooby-Doo!'. James Gunn, who wrote 2002's live-action 'Scooby-Doo', has earlier said that in his script Velma was a lesbian but the studio, Warner Bros, removed every reference to her sexuality. The official synopsis of 'Velma' reads, "VELMA is an adult animated comedy series telling the origin story of Velma Dinkley, the unsung and under appreciated brains of the Scooby-Doo Mystery Inc. gang. This original and humorous spin unmasks the complex and colorful past of one of America’s most beloved mystery solvers." Velma premiered on January 12 on HBO Max in the US.

'Velma' trailer: Mindy Kaling becomes Indian-American version of the popular Scooby-Doo character

<p>HBO Max has released a teaser for 'Velma'. The series is a spinoff of the 'Scooby-Doo' franchise and centres around the titular Velma, who is one of the major characters in the franchise and a member of Mystery Incorporated. The series comes from comedian, writer, and actor Mindy Kaling, who also voices Velma. Despite the kids and family-friendly fare the franchise has been for decades, 'Velma' appears to be catering towards adults. There is also a bit of meta humour here. It remains to be seen whether this take will appeal to the fans of franchise. It is also notable that a lot of movies and TV shows were cancelled at HBO Max in the cost-cutting measures implemented by CEO of the new entity Warner Bros Discovery, but 'Velma' somehow was let off.</p>

<p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/lHdtsWn7sgE" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></p>

<p>We see Velma typing a text addressed to somebody at HBO Max while complaining about how an iconic property is being reimagined by the streaming service. She appears to be at her home. She receives a call. It is a serial killer. The camera pans out of ther home and we see blood splashing on a window. There is no sign of Scoob or Shaggy or the others. With this teaser, it is hard to see what Kaling is doing with the character.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Recently, Velma was declared canonically a lesbian in a new film 'Trick or Treat Scooby-Doo!'.</p>

<p>Also Read:<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-velma-of-scooby-doo-franchise-comes-out-as-lesbian-in-new-movie-watch-522741">&nbsp;Velma of 'Scooby-Doo' franchise comes out as lesbian in new movie. Watch</a></strong></p>

<p>James Gunn, who wrote 2002's live-action 'Scooby-Doo', has earlier said that in his script Velma was a lesbian but the studio, Warner Bros, removed every reference to her sexuality.</p>

<p>In a 2020 tweet, Gunn said, “In 2001 Velma was explicitly gay in my initial script. But the studio just kept watering it down &amp; watering it down, becoming ambiguous (the version shot), then nothing (the released version) &amp; finally having a boyfriend (the sequel).”</p>

<p>The official synopsis of 'Velma' reads, "VELMA is an adult animated comedy series telling the origin story of Velma Dinkley, the unsung and under appreciated brains of the Scooby-Doo Mystery Inc. gang. This original and humorous spin unmasks the complex and colorful past of one of America’s most beloved mystery solvers."</p>

<p>'Velma' arrives sometime next year.&nbsp;</p>


HBO Max has released a teaser for 'Velma'. The series is a spinoff of the 'Scooby-Doo' franchise and centres around the titular Velma, who is one of the major characters in the franchise and a member of Mystery Incorporated.

HBO Max has released a teaser for 'Velma'. The series is a spinoff of the 'Scooby-Doo' franchise and centres around the titular Velma, who is one of the major characters in the franchise and a member of Mystery Incorporated. The series comes from comedian, writer, and actor Mindy Kaling, who also voices Velma. Despite the kids and family-friendly fare the franchise has been for decades, 'Velma' appears to be catering towards adults. There is also a bit of meta humour here. It remains to be seen whether this take will appeal to the fans of franchise. It is also notable that a lot of movies and TV shows were cancelled at HBO Max in the cost-cutting measures implemented by CEO of the new entity Warner Bros Discovery, but 'Velma' somehow was let off. We see Velma typing a text addressed to somebody at HBO Max while complaining about how an iconic property is being reimagined by the streaming service. She appears to be at her home. She receives a call. It is a serial killer. The camera pans out of ther home and we see blood splashing on a window. There is no sign of Scoob or Shaggy or the others. With this teaser, it is hard to see what Kaling is doing with the character. Recently, Velma was declared canonically a lesbian in a new film 'Trick or Treat Scooby-Doo!'. Also Read: Velma of 'Scooby-Doo' franchise comes out as lesbian in new movie. Watch James Gunn, who wrote 2002's live-action 'Scooby-Doo', has earlier said that in his script Velma was a lesbian but the studio, Warner Bros, removed every reference to her sexuality. In a 2020 tweet, Gunn said, “In 2001 Velma was explicitly gay in my initial script. But the studio just kept watering it down & watering it down, becoming ambiguous (the version shot), then nothing (the released version) & finally having a boyfriend (the sequel).” The official synopsis of 'Velma' reads, "VELMA is an adult animated comedy series telling the origin story of Velma Dinkley, the unsung and under appreciated brains of the Scooby-Doo Mystery Inc. gang. This original and humorous spin unmasks the complex and colorful past of one of America’s most beloved mystery solvers." 'Velma' arrives sometime next year.

'Velma' teaser: Mindy Kaling becomes the popular 'Scooby-Doo' heroine in this animated series. Watch