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By Stephanie Morgan
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Retro mysteries provide spooky fun without violence.
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Be Cool, Scooby Doo!
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What's the Story?
In BE COOL, SCOOBY-DOO!, Scooby and his friends decide to travel in the Mystery Machine, seeking fun and adventure during what could possibly be their last summer together after graduating highschool. However, monsters and ghouls continually prevent them from completing their journey.
Is It Any Good?
Come for the retro vibes and stay for the spooky mysteries, which are refreshingly free of violence. In Be Cool, Scooby-Doo!, the whole gang is back and as loveable as ever, with a few upgrades. First, Scooby himself actually speaks a little, which makes him more fun to get to know as a character. Second, the mystery van has been supped up with all kinds of Inspector Gadget-like upgrades. Each episode consists of a mystery the crew eventually solves using their detective skills, placing importance on brains over brawn. The underlying message here is that "there's a rational explanation behind every mystery." The most enjoyable part of the show is the last few minutes when the deception is explained and the viewers are walked through the hijinks. This one is a perfect fit for kids who are intrigued by mysteries but aren't ready for anything too scary.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how Scooby and the gang demonstrate courage and perseverance. Why are these important character traits?
Each of the characters are known for specific traits --Thelma is smart, Shaggy is spacey and scared -- how do you think that makes them feel? Talk about how everyone is made up of many different parts.
TV Details
- Premiere date: May 13, 2022
- Cast: Kate Micucci , Frank Welker
- Network: Max
- Genre: Kids' Animation
- Topics: Monsters, Ghosts, and Vampires
- TV rating: TV-Y7-FV
- Last updated: February 25, 2023
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