The creator recalled Warner Bros.' strong support of his and Kaling's subversive take on the iconic charcters, and assured fans that their approach wasn't meant to replace the beloved original shows.

Source: https://screenrant.com/velma-show-backlash-creator-charlie-grandy-response/

Without question, Kaling's characters share noticeable traits that vary but don't stray far from being insecure and unsure of oneself.

Source: https://mashable.com/article/mindy-kaling-velma-representation-backlash