The originalScooby-Dooseries ran until 1976, but was quickly supplemented by reboots and spinoffs throughout the ensuing decades.

However, with such a large platform, Netflix’sScooby-Doocould be the franchise’s first big win of the 2020s.

Were excited to bring Scooby-Doo to TV as a live-action series for the first time.

Fred crying in Velma and the Scooby-Doo cast, including Daphne, Velma, Shaggy, Fred, and Scooby-Doo.

Its no mystery why audiences continue to love these iconic characters after more than a half century.

Netflix’sCowboy Bebopis based on the eponymous anime series and lasted for 1 season in 2021.

The Mystery Beginsin 2009.

Sam Elliott looks sad in a scene from 1883

The Mystery Begins

2009

TV Movie

Scooby-Doo!

However,the past has clearly shown that live-action is a viable medium for theScooby-Doocharacters if done correctly.

If handled deftly, the live-action series could begin a great new chapter in Scooby’s illustrious history.

Ragnar is examining his surroundings in Vikings

created by Joe Ruby and Ken Spears.

A composite image of a close up of Scooby in front of the Mystery Incorporated gang cowering in fear from the poster of Scooby-Doo 2002

Custom Image by Dalton Norman

Scooby-Doo being grabbed by the collar

The cast of Scooby-Doo 2 Monsters Unleashed standing in front of the Mystery Machine van

Matthew Lillard as Shaggy, Sarah Michelle Gellar as Daphne, Linda Cardellini as Velma, and Freddie Prinze Jr. as Fred in Scooby-Doo (2002).

Matthew Lillard as Shaggy eating a sandwich in Scooby Doo 2002

Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! (1969) TV Show Poster

Scooby-Doo