Well - spoiler alert - it wasn't. If it ain't broke, don't over-retro-fit it. The franchise has veered close before to losing itself by stepping outside of its natural Venn Diagram, as in 'Mystery Incorporated' (eschewing the humour by mid-series 2, the positive introduction of Marcie overshadowed all too soon by 'the gang' somewhat blithely hoiking her out of their circle at the drop of a Daphne, and then, the 'departures' of Marcie and Angel) - but this series has shown so few positives that one finds oneself trying to praise the slightly-less-negatives just not to be callous.
On the human side, the voice cast is so strong, one wishes it was a real-live show, and the animation has touches of originality. But if you are going to take so little from the established Scooby canon - usual voices and all - then why bother? Simply call the show 'Veronica' and be judged on what you are from the opening line, not 20 feet back and playing catchup from the off. It's never a good idea to break your bat before heading for the crease.
On the human side, the voice cast is so strong, one wishes it was a real-live show, and the animation has touches of originality. But if you are going to take so little from the established Scooby canon - usual voices and all - then why bother? Simply call the show 'Veronica' and be judged on what you are from the opening line, not 20 feet back and playing catchup from the off. It's never a good idea to break your bat before heading for the crease.
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