Series synopsis
Velma is an American animation comedy crime mystery television series that premiered on HBO Max on January 12, 2023. It ended on October 3, 2024. It was created by Charlie Grandy. It stars Mindy Kaling, Constance Wu, Sam Richardson and Glenn Howerton.
Jinkies! This raucous reimagining of the Scooby-Doo franchise unravels the mysterious origins of Mystery, Inc. – as seen through the eyes of the gang’s beloved bespectacled detective Velma.
Premise
Jinkies! This raucous reimagining of the Scooby-Doo franchise unravels the mysterious origins of Mystery, Inc. – as seen through the eyes of the gang’s beloved bespectacled detective Velma.
Premise: Twice the meddling.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Mindy Kaling as Velma (voice)
- Constance Wu as Daphne (voice)
- Sam Richardson as Norville (voice)
- Glenn Howerton as Fred (voice)
Guest cast
- Jane Lynch as Donna (voice)
- Sarayu Blue as Diya (voice)
- Karl-Anthony Towns as Handsome Jock (voice)
- 'Weird Al' Yankovic as Dandruff Tuba (voice)
- Natalia del Riego as Becca (voice)
- Nicole Byer as Blythe (voice)
- Cherry Jones as Victoria (voice)
- Ken Leung as Darren (voice)
- Frank Welker as William (voice)
- James Adomian as Thespian (voice)
- Gary Cole as Lamont (voice)
- Roger Craig Smith as Stoner (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 21 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | January 11, 2023 | February 9, 2023 |
| Season 2 | 11 | April 24, 2024 | October 3, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Velma After teenage outcast Velma Dinkley is accused of killing a popular classmate, she has just 24 hours to find the real murderer. There’s only one problem: Velma has sworn off solving mysteries – forever. |
January 12, 2023 |
| 2 |
The Candy Man While Velma goes to new lengths to solve the mystery of her mother’s disappearance – including teaming up with her former BFF turned nemesis, Daphne – Norville faces an enemy of his own… stoners. |
January 12, 2023 |
| 3 |
Velma Kai When Principal Rogers enrolls all the female students in a self-defense class, Velma and Daphne must work out their complicated relationship on the mat. Meanwhile, Norville vows to get answers from Fred… by any means necessary. |
January 19, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Mystery of Teen Romance As she stumbles upon her next case, Velma is forced to untangle her feelings for Daphne and Norville. |
April 25, 2024 |
| 2 |
Creaky Friday Velma clashes with Fred over whether the crimes plaguing Crystal Cove are of this Earth. Later, Daphne and Amber make a grisly discovery. |
April 25, 2024 |
| 3 |
When Velma Met Money Velma resists the urge to cash in on Diya's new relationship, while Norville searches for a way to stop his hallucinations once and for all. |
April 25, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | HBO Max |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 12, 2023 |
| Last aired | October 3, 2024 |
| Status | canceled |