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Season 1 – Riverdale

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Archie Andrews starts the school year with the world weighing on his shoulders. He's decided he wants to pursue a future in the music business, but his recently ended clandestine relationship with the music teacher has left him without a mentor, and his friendship with Jughead Jones is in a bad place. Things look like they might be turning around when Veronica Lodge, a new girl, arrives. Despite the instant chemistry, Veronica is hesitant to risk a friendship with Betty -- who has a crush on Archie -- to pursue anything. Amidst all the small-town banality lurks a mystery: the recent tragic death of Jason Blossom, the twin brother of beautiful and popular troublemaker, Cheryl.
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Critics Consensus

Riverdale offers an amusingly self-aware reimagining of its classic source material that proves eerie, odd, daring, and above all addictive.

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Alison Herman The Ringer Aug 15, 2017
Archie's omnipresence makes it simultaneously ripe for revision and easily palatable. Go to Full Review Brad Newsome Sydney Morning Herald Mar 31, 2017
The abundance of intrigue and the generally likeable, layered characters make it worth checking out. Go to Full Review Emily Nussbaum The New Yorker Mar 28, 2017
Unfortunately, Riverdale can't provide that. It began well enough, with a fun, moody pilot and early episodes... But, seven episodes in, it's devolved into dull cosplay bracketed by bogus profundity. Go to Full Review Fausto Ponce Alta Fidelidad Magazine Apr 28, 2021
A pleasant surprise as far as the adaptation of the comic is concerned. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Li Lai Mediaversity Reviews Aug 9, 2019
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Riverdale demonstrates what progress in media should look like-experimental, well-intentioned, and willing to take risks. Go to Full Review Ilana Kaplan Consequence Feb 14, 2018
And within that power comes strength and empathy, which is really the underlying message behind the bonds of the women on Riverdale and what makes the show what it is. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Will H @RT62647211 Apr 28, 2026 This is truly and awful show See more Alberto A @RT06764877 Apr 9, 2026 La migliore serie teen drama mai realizzata. Sicuramente non è per tutti, ma una volta entrati nel mondo di Riverdale ,con i suoi personaggi e la trama sopra le righe è impossibile non amarlo. Infinite citazioni di film,libri e canzoni,storie che vanno dall'horror al musical. Secondo me avvincente per tutte 7 stagioni. See more Nissa S. @NFS247 Feb 2, 2026 What a strange show, but I couldn't stop watching it. A lot of great characters and crazy storylines. Some eye roll moments and also gave me a little bit of laughter. Sometimes I would wonder what the heck is going on and I'm not sure how this is remotely associated with the comic book, but I still liked the first 2 seasons. See more julio c @three2 Jan 15, 2026 Não ironicamente A primeira temporada é nota 8 O mistério em torno da morte da Jason blosson Tem muitos plot twist daora. Tipo que o próprio pai matou o mlk. O Jason e a poly estarem esperando um filho antes dele morrer e eles serem primos. O relacionamento da Beth e do jughead. Mas tem alguns pontos negativos Toda lore em torne da história do Archie Andrews é muito ruim Tipo o relacionamento dele com uma PROFESSORA Ele querendo ser cantor A lore da verônica tbm é bem chatinha Ela sofrendo pelo pai praso De resto é noite 8 Vou ter q escrever no tomatoes See more Ken D @mynameisken Nov 27, 2025 trash. immature young ones being idiots, thats all there is. chilling adventures of Sabrina is waaaaaaay better. See more Nashville I. @Nshvlleindie Jul 6, 2025 One of the most unexpected and refreshing shows of the 2010s. Riverdale puts healthy spins on the classic characters and manages to create an addictive mystery, interwoven with decent sidequests and exciting relationships. It presents as a guilty pleasure but operates with prestige. See more Read all reviews
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K.J. Apa

Archie Andrews

Luke Perry

Fred Andrews

Ashleigh Murray

Josie McCoy

Cole Sprouse

Jughead Jones

Lili Reinhart

Betty Cooper

Mädchen Amick

Alice Cooper

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 26, 2017 Chapter One: The River's Edge Riverdale reels from the tragic death of Jason Blossom, a high school student; new student Veronica Lodge arrives in town; Cheryl Blossom stirs up trouble among the others while keeping a few secrets of her own. Details Episode 2 Aired Feb 2, 2017 Chapter Two: A Touch of Evil As details of Jason's death emerge, Archie pleads with Miss Grundy to come forward with what they heard at Sweetwater River; Betty tries to patch up her relationship with Archie; Jughead stumbles upon a secret. Details Episode 3 Aired Feb 9, 2017 Chapter Three: Body Double Cheryl is under a cloud of suspicion when new information about Jason's death is revealed; Archie makes a decision that strains his relationship with Miss Grundy; Betty decides to revive the school newspaper. Details Episode 4 Aired Feb 16, 2017 Chapter Four: The Last Picture Show Jughead fights to keep the local drive-in open after hearing an anonymous buyer's plans to tear it down; Betty finds startling information about Miss Grundy's past; Veronica confronts her mother; Alice finds an opportunity to destroy Archie's image. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 22, 2017 Chapter Five: Heart of Darkness The Blossom family's preparations for Jason's funeral include a secret agenda; an opportunity to work with a music mentor derails Archie's attempt to refocus on football; Veronica befriends Cheryl; Hermoine seeks Fred's help. Details Episode 6 Aired Mar 2, 2017 Chapter Six: Faster, Pussycats! Kill! Kill! Valerie and Josie have a major fallout; Betty and Jughead's probe into Jason's death bring them to a home for troubled youth; an unexpected betrayal sends Veronica spiraling; Josie's overbearing father appears; Hermoine and Fred grow closer. Details Episode 7 Aired Mar 9, 2017 Chapter Seven: In a Lonely Place New rumors circulate as to who was really behind Jason's murder after a major piece of evidence is mysteriously destroyed; Jughead's father returns to the fray; Veronica takes matters into her own hands after her fight with Hermione. Details Episode 8 Aired Mar 30, 2017 Chapter Eight: The Outsiders When Fred loses his crew just as they're about to start construction, Archie and his friends try to help, making them targets for an attack; Jughead worries how his friends will react when his secret comes out. Details Episode 9 Aired Apr 6, 2017 Chapter Nine: La Grande Illusion Archie gets an offer from the Blossoms, which could help his future; Veronica befriends a classmate who was hurt by her father's illegal actions; Hermione is conflicted about telling Fred the truth; Alice seeks revenge on the Blossoms. Details Episode 10 Aired Apr 13, 2017 Chapter Ten: The Lost Weekend Archie hides his true feelings about his parents' divorce; Betty decides to throw Jughead a surprise birthday party; Veronica contemplates whether to participate in the deposition to help get her Dad released. Details Episode 11 Aired Apr 27, 2017 Chapter Eleven: To Riverdale and Back Again Alice wants Betty to help with the Jason Blossom investigation; Jughead wonders if it's the right time to give his father another chance; Fred and Mary attend the homecoming dance. Details Episode 12 Aired May 4, 2017 Chapter Twelve: Anatomy of a Murder Shocked to learn of the arrest, Archie and Veronica realize they need to tell their parents about what they uncovered; Jughead reluctantly joins his friends in a quest for truth; Cheryl confronts her mother. Details Episode 13 Aired May 11, 2017 Chapter Thirteen: The Sweet Hereafter Archie and Veronica continue to grow closer; Betty confronts her mother; Jughead finds himself in an unexpected situation; Hermione makes Fred an offer that seems too good to be true; Cheryl takes matters into her own hands. Details

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Riverdale — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Lee Toland Krieger, Mark Piznarski, Kevin Rodney Sullivan, Steven A. Adelson, Allison Anders, Rob Seidenglanz
Executive Producer
Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, Jon Goldwater
Screenwriter
Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, Michael Grassi, Britta Lundin, Ross Maxwell, Tessa Leigh Williams, James DeWille, Yolanda Lawrence, Aaron Allen, Brian E. Paterson, Nicholas Zwart
Network
The CW
Rating
TV-14 (L|V)
Genre
Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 26, 2017
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