It’s been a tough road for Max’s Velma, comedian Mindy Kaling’s take on the Scooby-Doo mythology. The series never managed to find a consistent audience, and those who did watch it didn’t have much good to say about it. For those praying for the show’s downfall, it appears they have gotten their wish as Max seems to have canceled Velma after just two seasons.
Following the show’s Halloween special premiere on Max, Velma background artist Davey Cummings gave viewers a glimpse behind the curtain at some of the backgrounds he painted. While the illustrations are nice, the caption is what many people have homed in on, as Cummings revealed the show isn’t returning for another season.
“Backgrounds I painted for Velma Halloween Special,” he wrote. “So fun working with this crew. There will not be a season 3, but I hope I get to work with these amazing talented people again one day. GO WATCH VELMA HALLOWEEN SPECIAL ON MAX!!”
There hasn’t been any official announcement about the show’s future, but Cummings’ post might indicate that the decision has already been made internally. It’s still worth waiting for an official announcement, but this certainly doesn’t look good for anybody hoping that Velma would return for Season 3.
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One Scooby-Doo Show Is Out, But a Few More Just Hit Max
While October has led to the cancellation of one Scooby-Doo show, Max has plenty of content to dig into if you’re a fan of the long-running franchise. In late September, Max added several fan-favorite shows to the streaming service, including the beloved A Pup Named Scooby-Doo. If you’re not a fan of Velma, you’re almost certainly fond of something else on the service. A Pup Named Scooby-Doo was also joined by The New Scooby-Doo Mysteries, The New Scooby-Doo Movies, and The 13 Ghosts of Scooby-Doo.
TV shows weren’t the only thing added to the service, either. Many of the shows had accompanying movies, and Max picked up some of the best ones around. While you might be a fan of the live-action adaptation, the animated entries are just as good, if not better. S cooby-Doo on Zombie Island, Scooby-Doo and the Witch’s Ghost, Scooby-Doo and the Cyber Chase, and Aloha! Scooby-Doo all arrived on Max in September. More Scooby shows and movies are out there that could be added in the future, but this is a good start for fans.
The question that remains now is what will happen to Velma after its official cancellation. Max has been known to remove shows on a whim, and that includes in-house releases like Close Enough and a large lineup of Cartoon Network favorites. For the time being, Velma remains on the service, but it could only be a matter of time before it’s removed like some of the other Max originals. Given the hate the show has received since its debut, Velma‘s removal might not create much of an uproar, but it’s not a trend anyone wants to see continue.