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- 2017
- TV-14
- The CW
- 2017
- TV-14
- The CW
Summary Greg Berlanti adds another comic series to his list by bringing Archie (KJ Apa), Betty (Lili Reinhart), Veronica (Camila Mendes) and Jughead (Cole Sprouse) to the CW in this present-day set series.
Created By: Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa
- 2017
- TV-14
- The CW
- 2017
- TV-14
- The CW
Riverdale
7 Seasons
Season 1 Premiere: Jan 26, 2017
68
6.6
Where to Watch
Summary Greg Berlanti adds another comic series to his list by bringing Archie (KJ Apa), Betty (Lili Reinhart), Veronica (Camila Mendes) and Jughead (Cole Sprouse) to the CW in this present-day set series.
Created By: Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa
Where to Watch
Top Cast
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 41 Critic Reviews
68
71% Positive
29 Reviews
29 Reviews
24% Mixed
10 Reviews
10 Reviews
5% Negative
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 41 Critic Reviews
68
71% Positive
29 Reviews
29 Reviews
24% Mixed
10 Reviews
10 Reviews
5% Negative
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
The coming episodes will undoubtedly unravel in a typically outrageous manner that only this series is capable of—a manner, it must be said, that will be sorely missed when this final season concludes. For now, we get to enjoy Riverdale at the height of its powers, gorgeous, goofy, brilliant, and absolutely bananas. In other words: television at its most swell.
By Mary Kate Carr
FULL REVIEW
While you watch--which you will, since this show is addictive--it’s as if Riverdale is growing up fast before our eyes, like a clever, winking teenager who’s already grown-up enough to know she should keep her deepest secrets to herself.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 517 User Ratings
6.6
62% Positive
321 Ratings
321 Ratings
16% Mixed
83 Ratings
83 Ratings
22% Negative
113 Ratings
113 Ratings
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 517 User Ratings
6.6
62% Positive
321 Ratings
321 Ratings
16% Mixed
83 Ratings
83 Ratings
22% Negative
113 Ratings
113 Ratings
Very nice. I generally like stories about teens and this one really rocked.
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A darker, more complex reimagining of the Archie universe. Did I say dark? Let's add moody, murky and, at times, creepy. It also is surprisingly engaging, thanks in no small measure to the winning performances of KJ Apa as Archie Andrews, Camila Mendes as Veronica Lodge and Lili Reinhart as Betty Cooper.
Though Riverdale works a bit too hard to shake off the wholesomely corny elements of vintage Archie comics, the show is a savvy teen melodrama, with high school characters whose wised-up-beyond-their-years attitudes may remind us of the early days of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," "Glee" and the movie, "Mean Girls."
Riverdale can be overwrought at times and even too transparently politically correct at others. But it’s also crisply entertaining and particularly well-cast with respect to the pivotal roles of Betty Cooper (Lili Reinhart) and Veronica Lodge (Camila Mendes).
References are not enough to build a compelling narrative, and the show’s central mysteries become less intriguing over the course of the four episodes available for review.
The joys and subversions of artistry have fallen away, and brand management--combining the appearance of sex and self-awareness, but none of the real thing--is a poor substitute. But if, like Riverdale, you hit all the notes, it can be hard to tell the difference.
I love riverdale so much I watch it all day!! Cause me and my sister love it so much!
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The first season was amazing, the second season was good, the third season was meh but you can watch it without problems, but the four season is HORRIBLE! What happened to this series? I loved Riverdale in it first two seasons,but right now I think it could be better.
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Riverdale is a show that manages to pique your interest occasionally and provide some moments of entertainment. However, these fleeting aspects are overshadowed by an overall awful experience. The characters and storylines are utterly unbelievable, making it difficult to suspend disbelief even for a moment. What's even more frustrating is that the show takes itself so seriously, as if it genuinely believes in the far-fetched narratives it presents.
The characters in Riverdale are poorly developed, lacking depth and authenticity. They seem more like caricatures than real individuals, and their actions often defy logic or common sense. It becomes challenging to invest in their journeys or feel any emotional connection.
Furthermore, the storylines are convoluted and nonsensical. It feels as though the writers are pulling ideas out of thin air without any coherent plan. One moment, the show is about high school drama, and the next, it delves into supernatural elements or bizarre crime mysteries.
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Details
Production Company:
- Berlanti Productions
- Archie Comics Publications
- CBS Television Studios
- Warner Bros. Television
- Canada Film Capital
Initial Release Date: Jan 26, 2017
Number of seasons: 7 Seasons
Rating: TV-14
Awards
Leo Awards
• 9 Wins & 34 Nominations
Teen Choice Awards
• 20 Wins & 27 Nominations
People's Choice Awards, USA
• 4 Wins & 13 Nominations