A really fun episode.
In this episode, the gang visits a theme park after Scooby and Shaggy win a contest. The also get to meet two sisters who run the park. However when various roller coasters get shut down due to a monster, the gang has another mystery on their hands.
There is a whole lot to enjoy about this episode. The humor here is probably the best of any episode of this show yet. Nearly every gag lands perfectly. I especially love Scooby and Shaggy's idea for an all-you-can eat buffet crossed with a roller coaster (the idea that won them the contest) and how quickly Daphne goes from hating roller coasters to being addicted to them. The supporting characters, especially the sisters, are simply a lot of fun. Also, the mystery here is very well done, with some good misdirection.
My only complaint is that the monster's design is rather bland and forgettable.
This episode was written by the great Dwayne McDuffie. Superhero fans will immediately recognize this name. He has worked heavily in superhero comics, both for DC and Marvel. He was also one of the co-creators of the superhero Static (also known as Static Shock) and the comedic Marvel comic series Damage Control. As well as this he also wrote for such animated TV shows as Teen Titians, Justice League Unlimited and various of the shows in the Ben 10 franchise. He also wrote the direct to video animated movies, Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths (2010) and Justice League: Doom (2012). This episode marks his only Scooby-Doo! writing credit.
Lookks nice,, but I always hated the show deserting the iconic Hanna-Barbera Productions sounds.
ReplyDeleteFully understand. As much as I enjoy a lot of the 21st century Scooby-Doo TV Shows and movies, I find myself often missing these sound effects as well.
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