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: Instead of just being "the leader" and "the damsel," their relationship is explored through Fred's obsession with traps and Daphne's unrequited affection, making them feel like more than just archetypes.

The show takes significant risks by developing the personal lives and romantic entanglements of the gang: Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated image

: Their early-season romantic relationship adds a layer of teenage awkwardness and tension, which was a polarizing but fresh departure from their static roles. : Instead of just being "the leader" and