Gli strani misteri di Archie

I see this show on Qubo late at night. Originally, it had a slot just after Being Ian, my favorite show on Qubo, but since then they've changed the schedule and I have yet to really figure out what comes on when. Anyway, when I first started watching the late- night Qubo after they lost the rights to He-Man and Bravestar, I wasn't really sure what to expect. I ended up really enjoying it, but there were a few bad apples in the bunch. Class of the Titans is fun to watch and has great and educational stories, and remains one of my favorites, Being Ian is defiantly my favorite, with its funny jokes and interesting plot- lines, and then there's Archie's Weird Mysteries. I was never a fan of the comics and wasn't really looking forward to it, but after seeing a few episodes, I made up my mind. With horrible writing, often-times poor or otherwise values unrelated to what they're doing, and just an ugly animation style, it was clear to me Archie was the low point of the nightly line-up. Sherlock Holmes in the Twenty-Second Century isn't my favorite either, but since seeing it, I've gone through a Sherlock Holmes fling and thus have learned to tolerate the show. I was cynical of Animorphs because of its unprofessional-looking camera style, but upon discovering that it had a very long, deep and complex story- line, I ended up falling for it.

Bottom line, Archie's Weird Mysteries is just not a good show. I am surprised by the number of people who do like it, as I certainly don't see its appeal.

I first saw the show on TV when i was a kid and i first watched it on a VHS when Archie is fighting the killer potatoes and the vampires. Betty and Reggie are my favorite characters i think almost all episodes are educational to. But I think the first episode about the killer potatoes may be too scary for children under 11. Great show!

As a young kid this was always on TV but when i see the reviews on imdb its not as popular as i thought it was. Archies weird mysteries is a classic and i love this show. Always will. They should do 3 more seasons and revive the series.

I have always loved these characters and I think this is a creative spin on their lives. I like the fact that the monsters are real. Kids have active imaginations and I think will really enjoy it. I think parents will appreciate the morals in each episode. I dig it!

I kinda love Archie Comics. The quality varies for sure (sometimes you'll get an entire digest filled with boring stories), but overall, there's something immensely appealing to me about the Riverdale gang. I love the art style, the amusing character interactions, and - to be honest - the inanity and goofiness of it all. I'm not devoted enough to actually get a subscription, but I buy a digest here and there when I can.

When I learned of this show (which I had previously never heard of) airing late at night on Qubo, I was determined to give it a try, since - well - it's Archie. At first, though, I thought I was only watching out of loyalty to the franchise - the first episode I watched seemed pretty lame. Thankfully, though, I stuck with it and was pleasantly surprised.

Sure, this show won't be everyone's cup of tea. The animation is fine, but it's not great - sometimes it seems the style varies slightly between episodes (things like Archie's freckle size and shape, for example). And the average episode contains at least a couple minor plot holes.

And yet, there's a lot about this show that's just wonderful. Part of the appeal is just how goofy it (as my Dad put it, "Who read an Archie comic and then decided to make this?"), but the B-movie- inspired stories are actually often quite interesting, entertaining, and sometimes even have some depth, drama and creepiness (which is especially surprising for a show based on...Archie). Of course, this is all tempered by lots of humor, and while sometimes it misses the mark, other times it's hilarious.

This is the sort of show you just have to see to believe. Somehow, it manages to combine a ludicrous premise, interesting scenarios, occasional depth and intensity, and light-hearted goofiness into an effective, entertaining work of fiction. It's not the deepest or most well-written thing, but it's sort of fun and incredible in its own weird way.

Whether you're an Archie Comics fan or just someone who enjoys obscure kids' shows, I recommend you at least give AWM a try. Who knows, you might end up loving it!