Velma Season 1: Who Is The Crystal Cove Killer

Most enemies in the “Scooby Doo” franchise aren’t particularly complicated, which makes the antagonist of “Velma” all the more unique. And while Victoria Jones’ end goals are not commendable, she nevertheless offers a fresh point-of-view with more layers than one may expect. 

As much of “Velma” tackles the sexism faced by the titular character, Victoria in some ways mirrors this. Both her father and husband leveraged their male privilege to secure top positions, with General Meeting even taking credit for an invention created by a woman. In this regard, Victoria’s twisted actions against her son could be seen as her way of offering Velma a secure place in society by having her live in Fred’s body and benefit from his societal status as a man. 

In doing so, however, Victoria also turns a blind eye to her own privilege. Victoria paints herself as a savior who can give Velma the life she deserves. However, she fails to consider Velma’s opinion in the matter, robbing the teenage sleuth of her own decision-making. At the end of the day, Victoria, much like her father, only seeks to benefit from it all, ensuring that her company can stay afloat with someone able-minded on board. 

While both have had their experiences with discrimination and unfair treatment, Victoria’s viewpoint as a far more privileged individual will never line up with that of a woman of color. While maybe not a classic “Scooby” mystery, it’s one that was nevertheless important to be solved.  

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