Riverdale: Season 1

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The CW | CW | Season Premiere Date: January 26, 2017

Starring: Cole Sprouse, Luke Perry, Mädchen Amick

Summary: The new school year is haunted by the mysterious death of Jason Blossom, but Archie Andrews (KJ Apa) has his own problems: a damaged friendship with Jughead Jones (Cole Sprouse), the end of his relationship with music teacher Ms. Grundy, and singer Josie McCoy (Ashleigh Murray) doesn't want to help him with his music. Betty Cooper's (LiliThe new school year is haunted by the mysterious death of Jason Blossom, but Archie Andrews (KJ Apa) has his own problems: a damaged friendship with Jughead Jones (Cole Sprouse), the end of his relationship with music teacher Ms. Grundy, and singer Josie McCoy (Ashleigh Murray) doesn't want to help him with his music. Betty Cooper's (Lili Reinhart) crush on Archie could be an issue between her new friend Veronica Lodge (Camila Mendes), who just moved to Riverdale. And then there's trouble from Jason's twin sister Cheryl (Madelaine Petsch) in Greg Berlanti's live-action, present-day adaptation of the popular comic series. … Expand

Creator: Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa

Genre(s): Comedy, Drama

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E13. Chapter Thirteen: The Sweet Hereafter
Air Date: May 11, 2017
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S1:E12. Chapter Twelve: Anatomy of a Murder
Air Date: May 4, 2017
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S1:E11. Chapter Eleven: To Riverdale and Back Again
Air Date: April 27, 2017

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Mark A. Perigard

Jan 23, 2017

This is the best young adult cast for any drama in years, and you’ll even be able to overlook Apa’s horrible dye job. Read full review

Robert Lloyd

Jan 25, 2017

As predictable, or artificial, as the show can seem, when you take stock of it--even in its dark themes and situations--it is vital and inviting, fundamentally true to its characters and hard to put down. Read full review

Jen Chaney

Jan 26, 2017

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. Read full review

Sonia Saraiya

Jan 23, 2017

Riverdale, the CW’s new teen drama based on the Archie comics, is an eerie and offbeat take on the high school mythos--both addictive and confusing in equal parts. Read full review

Melanie McFarland

Jan 25, 2017

There’s a lot of appreciate about these early episodes of Riverdale, if not outright adore. There’s also tremendous space for improvement, which is true of most series tasked with servicing a large ensemble of characters. Read full review

TV Guide Magazine Matt Roush

Jan 13, 2017

This perversely compelling mystery melodrama has echoes of Twin Peaks and even 90210. [16-29 Jan 2017, p.17]

Daniel D'Addario

Jan 26, 2017

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. Read full review

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Grixol66

Jan 29, 2017

Riverdale is the best show of The CW . I hope that will not be quickly removed as ,,The Tomorrow People" , ,,The Secret Circle" , ,,The Carrie Diariesand" and so on .

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bsp1

Mar 24, 2017

Riverdale is my new favourite show and is one of the best new shows i have seen come out lately! It enraptures you and is a show you could watch for days on end.

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gerry6992

Jan 26, 2017

Such a great and innovative show for the CW, This drama uses the Archie's comics material in a great way. This show is refreshing, dark, witty and will grab your attention.

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MAFIAxMaverick

Aug 4, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Really enjoyed this show overall. There were some confusing plot points and spots of bad acting, but overall I enjoyed it. The chemistry between Archie, Jughead, Veronica, and Betty was really enjoyable. The "oh **** moment when we found out The Blossom's maple syrup company was a front for heroin trafficking was pretty awesome. It was totally unexpected. I remember thinking early one in season 1 there had to be something about drugs, but the show did such a good job of making it look like something else entirely, that by the time that was revealed to us it felt fresh and unexpected. I think Veronica's mom was one of the weaker characters who got a lot of screen time. I really didn't enjoy watching her throughout the first season. Excited for season 2. The CW has really come alive the last few years and I'm enjoying every minute of it.… Expand

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SrGus

Jun 14, 2020

Lately, several teen series with similar premises are being released. Some go for the more everyday style, where there is a group of teenagers that grow and mature over the seasons; and others go to the mystery side, where there is a group of teenagers who try to figure something out forLately, several teen series with similar premises are being released. Some go for the more everyday style, where there is a group of teenagers that grow and mature over the seasons; and others go to the mystery side, where there is a group of teenagers who try to figure something out for themselves as they grow and mature over the seasons. Riverdale is the second case, but there is no growth and maturation. Not this season. There are characters that get a little change and others remain the same.
The character Archie Andrews is the most unlit in the group of protagonists. It doesn't make much difference. It has small dramas involving the family and a constant desire to know where it belongs. But these questions are not well worked out or deepened in the character, something that leaves him behind in the plot.
Betty Cooper is the character that has the most prominence and that makes the story go with everything you get into and discover. She didn't captivate me and I don't know why. The character Jughead is quite interesting. At the beginning of the season he was mysterious and had a somewhat radical worldview, but that is explained later by his father's appearance. However, he started to get quite annoyed with his view of himself. "A lone wolf" - this is boring and spoils the character with these cheesy lines. Cheryl Blossom is among the hate and I accept your personality. With others she is an **** and with her family she is the one who suffers. I don't think I had much information about her and what she thinks for me to like the character.
Veronica Lodge is the character that is among the protagonists, and is alternating between highlight and non-highlight. She has a very strong personality that resembles that of Cheryl Blossom, something that puts them as enemies here. However, some of his dialogues are worthy of a teenager who thinks she is doing everything right, but who doesn't know anything about what is really happening. What makes me like her is the fact that she is trying to change, and to recognize her place and her mistakes. This makes her a little mature around other young people.
The adult cast stands out - without much difficulty - from the youth group. Some have an interesting mystery, others have a very realistic difficulty and others have very significant dramas for the plot. Some very small and others with greater prominence. Fred Andrews is, ethically speaking, the most correct of them all. He tries to do his best in the care of his son Archie, while dealing with problems involving his work. Hermione Lodge is a mother who is trying to start her life in a very strange way after her husband was arrested. She is very neutral if we consider her personality.
Blossom parents are a despicable thing. They are totalitarians, oppressors, and they are certainly not a great example of parents. This is the result of Nathalie Boltt's good performances as Penelope Blossom and Barclay Hope as Clifford Blossom.
The character with whom I got most attached was Alice Cooper. At the beginning of the story it is very problematic and is poorly understood, but when the story progresses, we are able to understand its actions and personality. She's just a mother who would do anything for the sake of her daughters. The acts she does are not right in the eyes of teenagers, but understandable to the adult world.
Riverdale is another teen series involving mystery and that has a range of characters that have not yet shown what they came for.… Expand

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evii1975

Jan 20, 2018

The first season was gripping, clever, and surprisingly enjoyable compared to most 'teen-drama' shows. However, the second season was a mess. Too many different plots at once, unrealistic scenarios and weak chemistry between certain characters.

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hasanzade-00

Jan 29, 2018

THIS IS THE ABSOLUTELY BEST SHOW TO EXIST. I WATCH, TALK ABOUT IT 24/7! LITERALLY. MY FRIENDS AND I WATCH IT EVERY TIME. I ABSOLUTELY ADORE THE STORYLINE THE CHARACTERS THE SHIPS AND THE CAST. IT DESERVES EVERYTHING. GREAT JOB WITH WRITING THIS SHOW. It has a good reputation of friendships,THIS IS THE ABSOLUTELY BEST SHOW TO EXIST. I WATCH, TALK ABOUT IT 24/7! LITERALLY. MY FRIENDS AND I WATCH IT EVERY TIME. I ABSOLUTELY ADORE THE STORYLINE THE CHARACTERS THE SHIPS AND THE CAST. IT DESERVES EVERYTHING. GREAT JOB WITH WRITING THIS SHOW. It has a good reputation of friendships, healthy relationships, (bughead, varchie) also a good representation of how mental health can take the wrong road if not dealt with. The storyline is itself very interesting and exiting. I hope this show gets more than 10 seasons, I'd still watch every singe episode 100 times. Have rewatched season 1 and 2 more than 10 times. The cast's acting is amazing and so is the cast themselves. In one word this show IS MY LIFE. It helped me through depression IT DESERVES ALL THE LOVE. I wanna personally fight all the critics and users that left a bad review. Go get a life.… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 7

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  Air Date: March 29, 2023
Season 6

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  Air Date: November 16, 2021
Season 5

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  Air Date: January 20, 2021
Season 4

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  Air Date: October 9, 2019
Season 3

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  Air Date: October 10, 2018
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: October 11, 2017
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: January 26, 2017
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  S1:E13. Chapter Thirteen: The Sweet Hereafter
  Air Date: May 11, 2017
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  S1:E12. Chapter Twelve: Anatomy of a Murder
  Air Date: May 4, 2017
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  S1:E11. Chapter Eleven: To Riverdale and Back Again
  Air Date: April 27, 2017
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  S1:E10. Chapter Ten: The Lost Weekend
  Air Date: April 13, 2017
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  S1:E9. Chapter Nine: La Grande Illusion
  Air Date: April 6, 2017
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  S1:E8. Chapter Eight: The Outsiders
  Air Date: March 30, 2017
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  S1:E7. Chapter Seven: In a Lonely Place
  Air Date: March 9, 2017
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  S1:E6. Chapter Six: Faster, Pussycats! Kill! Kill!
  Air Date: March 2, 2017
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  S1:E5. Chapter Five: Heart of Darkness
  Air Date: February 23, 2017
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  S1:E4. Chapter Four: The Last Picture Show
  Air Date: February 16, 2017
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  S1:E3. Chapter Three: Body Double
  Air Date: February 9, 2017
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  S1:E2. Chapter Two: A Touch of Evil
  Air Date: February 2, 2017
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  S1:E1. Chapter One: The River's Edge
  Air Date: January 26, 2017