Velma appears to heavily emphasize identity—especially race, gender, and sexuality—often at the expense of cohesive storytelling and character consistency. Longstanding Scooby-Doo characters are radically reimagined, with personality and legacy traits sidelined for contemporary sociopolitical commentary. Many critics observe that the show’s main draw seems to be subverting audience expectations rather than respecting narrative logic.

The series often satirizes or undermines traditional values, frequently poking fun at family, masculinity, and even questioning the idea of wholesome friendship. Male characters are routinely depicted as buffoonish or antagonistic, while institutions like school and family rarely fare better. This all adds up to a strong sense of cultural revisionism.

Velma consistently presents only one worldview, treating dissent or traditional perspectives as punchlines or outright villains. Virtually every character parrots the same modern ideological talking points, leaving little room for genuine debate or pluralism. The show seems determined to signal its alignment with a very specific set of contemporary social attitudes.