Velma' and the Case of the Condescending Reboot

Three new high-profile TV reboots of varying quality—HBO Max’s Scooby-Doo update ‘Velma,’ Netflix’s ‘That ‘70s Show’ sequel ‘That ‘90s Show,’ and NBC’s new version of ‘Night Court’—offer a lesson in how to wield nostalgia responsibly.

Velma' and the Case of the Condescending Reboot

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