The reviewer apologizes to the Scooby-Doo WWE crossover movies, stating they are superior to the new Velma series.

• An apology is made to the Scooby-Doo WWE crossover movies, which the reviewer now appreciates more compared to the 'Velma' series.
• The new 'Velma' series on HBO Max is criticized for being bad, and its disdainful attitude toward viewers is highlighted.

The reviewer expresses confusion about who the series 'Velma' is for and criticizes its take on woke media.

• The series 'Velma' is perceived as a straw man of what some media outlets consider 'woke media'.
• The reviewer is baffled by the target audience for 'Velma' and is critical of its writing and character development.

Analysis of the main characters in the 'Velma' series, highlighting their differences from the original Scooby-Doo series.

• Velma knows everything about everyone and has a blunt personality, which is a stark contrast to her original character.
• Fred is portrayed as insecure and fixated on his masculinity, while Daphne is a mean popular girl at odds with Velma.
• Shaggy, known as Norville, is a friend-zoned nerd in love with Velma.

The reviewer discusses the poor writing and character portrayals in the 'Velma' series.

• The 'Velma' series is accused of disrespecting its source material and offering bad writing that lacks respect for the original characters.
• The original loveable traits of the Scooby-Doo characters are missing in this series.

The reviewer examines Velma's character changes and Mindy Kaling's involvement in the series.

• Velma is drastically different from her original persona, with a jaded and short-tempered attitude.
• Mindy Kaling's role as a producer and voice actor is discussed, with the reviewer skeptical of her claim to relate to Velma.

The reviewer praises the character designs but criticizes the animation quality of the 'Velma' series.

• The character designs are commended for their polished look, but the animation is described as stiff and rigid.
• The reviewer acknowledges the effort of the artists and suggests that the designs could have worked in a different context.

The review points out the hasty storytelling and lack of character development in the 'Velma' series.

• The show fails to properly set up emotional journeys, instead rushing through Velma's background story.
• The series is criticized for telling rather than showing, and the pacing of the narrative is questioned.

The review contrasts the satirical humor of 'Always Sunny' with the unsuccessful attempt in 'Velma'.

• The reviewer theorizes that 'Velma' tries to emulate 'Always Sunny' characters but fails to deliver the same level of humor.
• Glenn Howerton's casting as Fred is noted, and the reviewer is critical of the show's self-aware tone.

The reviewer promotes Rocket Money, a personal finance platform that helps manage expenses and save money.

• Rocket Money is introduced as a platform that assists with managing subscriptions, bills, and savings.
• The reviewer shares personal experiences with Rocket Money, emphasizing its ease of use and effectiveness in managing finances.