
This has been happening for a long time and Mystery Incorporated makes it clear that most of the other Scooby incarnations are still (somewhat) canon, rather than starting completely from scratch. Much like Twin Peaks (a show that is heavily referenced on SDMI) or the early seasons of Smallville, Mystery Incorporated unravels a complex mythology that envelops Crystal Cove's founding and origins, while also stretching into the personal histories of its main cast members.Īs it turns out, a cursed Conquistadorian treasure lies beneath the foundations of Crystal Cove, and its deceptive draw is what has changed the townsfolk into the corrupted versions of themselves that they are.

Now, this may sound like most incarnations of Scooby-Doo to you, but what sets Mystery Incorporated apart from the rest is the series' "in-universe" explanations for the strange events that consistently unfold in their small town. Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated, which ran on Cartoon Network from 2010 to 2013, is set in the small east coast town of Crystal Cove, which has a serious monster problem, and by monsters, we mean highly-intelligent people who dress up in elaborate costumes to scare others away so that they may find fortune and fame.

If you haven't seen it, you should really give it a shot. Yes, we're talking about none other than Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated! But the gang's recognizable status aside, only one Scooby series has managed to transcend the others with its complex character arcs and intricate over-arching mystery. From animated series to live-action feature films (and everything in between), Scooby-Doo has become a powerful pop culture legend, with Scooby, Shaggy, Fred, Velma, and Daphne serving as recognizable icons (and popular Halloween costumes) for the better part of the past fifty years. Since the original Scooby-Doo, Where Are You? first aired in 1969, the cowardly Great Dane and his pals have been solving mysteries on every screen imaginable.

Over the years there have been countless incarnations and adaptations of the beloved Scooby-Doo characters we all know and love.
