The first episode of the second season of Scooby-Doo Where Are You is a pure delight.
In this episode Dr. Jekyll asks the gang to help him, when he believes that he may be turning into the ghost of the jewel thief Mr. Hyde.
This is one of the first Scooby mysteries that tries to mislead the audience into thinking someone else is the ghost. As such it can be viewed as almost a turning point in the franchise. While it may not be as complex as later such mysteries it is very effective. There are enough twists here to make you feel proud when you figure out who done it.
These twists are not the only reason this episode works so well. This is a very atmospheric mystery. Dr. Jekyll's mansion is a perfect setting for a Scooby mystery and there is a lot of great artwork and uses of lighting. The other settings such as the swamp and the malt shop are just as effective. The humor is delightful as well. There are plenty of great comedic moments here including the TV scene, the big chase and the disappearing ice cream trick. These moments all made me smile and sometimes even laugh out loud. This episode also provides us with the first chase song for the series and it is a delightfully fun song with a great and funny chase scene to compliment it.
The ghost of Mr. Hyde is not one of the most memorable Scooby villains, but he has a great design and a lot of fun.
This is a delightful episode.
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