Veronica Mars (2019)

About Veronica Mars

Veronica Mars is a popular American teen noir mystery drama television series that was rebooted in 2019. The series revolves around eponymous high-school student turned private investigator, Veronica Mars who solves complex and dark mysteries in her fictional town of Neptune, California. The revival of the show continues to follow Veronica's detective work, tying every episode with an overarching mystery, a serial killing case that threatens the tranquility of Neptune.

Making / Production

Originally a TV series from 2004 to 2007, Veronica Mars was brought back by streaming platform Hulu in 2019. The creator of the series, Rob Thomas, returned to write the script along with Diane Ruggiero-Wright. The challenge for them was to maintain the balance between satisfying the original fans and attracting the new audience. The series was filmed in both California and Las Vegas.

Actors

• Kristen Bell: She reprised her role as Veronica Mars, adding depth and maturity to the detective balancing her personal and professional life.
• Enrico Colantoni: Colantoni plays Keith Mars, Veronica's father. He retained his powerful performance as the concerned father and a diligent investigator.
• Jason Dohring: He plays Logan Echolls, Veronica's on and off love interest. His performance accurately encapsulates the transformation of his character.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Though being a mystery drama, the show is also known for its emphasis on social issues like wealth disparity, corruption, and sexism.
• The 2019 revival of the show started as an eight-episode season.
• Apart from the television series, the character of Veronica Mars also appeared in a film and a book series.

Awards

The show itself and its cast, particularly Kristen Bell, have been nominated for various awards. Kristen Bell won the Saturn Award for Best Actress on Television in 2006 for her performance in the series.

Quotes

• "I’ve got a kidney with your name on it, no questions asked." - Veronica Mars
• "Nobody’s perfect. Except possibly for Mathletes." - Veronica Mars
• "Your car smells like nerd. - Veronica Mars

Music, Soundtrack

• "We Used to Be Friends" by The Dandy Warhols - Used as the theme song for the series.
• "Go Captain and Pinlighter" by Emperor X - Featured in Season 4, Episode 1.
• "Sucka MCs" by Run-DMC - Featured in Season 4, Episode 2.