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MeTV's Super Mario Show Upscaled, Critics Slam Quality

3/31/2026

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MeTV Toons began airing 1989's The Super Mario Bros. Super Show to capitalize on the upcoming Super Mario Galaxy Movie.
Critics say the upscaled episodes show poor quality, with visuals altered and the title card changed.
The original series ran 65 episodes in one season and featured live-action segments with Captain Lou Albano.
Engadget has contacted MeTV for clarification on the upscaling issues.

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Story summary

MeTV Toons began airing 1989's The Super Mario Bros. Super Show to capitalize on the upcoming Super Mario Galaxy Movie.
Critics say the upscaled episodes show poor quality, with visuals altered and the title card changed.
The original series ran 65 episodes in one season and featured live-action segments with Captain Lou Albano.
Engadget has contacted MeTV for clarification on the upscaling issues.