scooby doo mystery incorporated

Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated is an American animated horror comedy TV series, the eleventh incarnation of the Scooby-Doo franchise. It aired from 2010 to 2013 on Cartoon Network with two seasons and 52 episodes. The show takes place in Crystal Cove, known as the "Most Hauntedest Place on Earth," and features the classic gang of Fred, Daphne, Velma, Shaggy, and Scooby solving mysteries involving ghosts, monsters, and dark secrets about their town. Unlike previous Scooby-Doo series, Mystery Incorporated employs a serial format with an ongoing story arc, including relationship drama and darker plot elements. It also uniquely features real ghosts and monsters. The story explores the town's cursed history, the secret behind the original Mystery Incorporated team that disappeared mysteriously, and an overarching quest involving a cursed treasure and Babylonian mythology. The show has a retro look for characters, ties to previous Scooby-Doo media, and includes guest appearances from other Hanna-Barbera characters. Matthew Lillard performs the voice of Shaggy, with Casey Kasem voicing Shaggy's father in a final role before his death. The plot centers on the gang uncovering mysteries in their town while dealing with personal relationships and a mysterious figure called Mr. E guiding them toward solving Crystal Cove's curse. The series is praised for its ambitious take on the franchise, blending humor, horror influences, and serialized storytelling with character development and supernatural elements.