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      Season 1 – Riverdale

      2017 Drama Mystery & Thriller List
      88% 219 Reviews Tomatometer 79% 1,000+ Ratings Audience Score 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. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered May 30 Buy Now

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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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      KerryWhite's S Rating: 9/10. 93/100 Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 04/06/24 Full Review Lilianna P First few seasons were good but then like what the actual fuck Rated 3 out of 5 stars 12/19/23 Full Review Alin J Was good.. but not the best Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 09/08/23 Full Review Max Paulo Genérica, mas foi um ótimo início para Riverdale. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 08/27/23 Full Review Nicole J Tentei assistir o máximo que pude mas é tão ruim que me provoca dor. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 07/15/23 Full Review Edoardo C initially had some interesting ideas, but seven seasons are too much for everybody Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 06/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      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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      Alison Herman The Ringer Archie's omnipresence makes it simultaneously ripe for revision and easily palatable. Aug 15, 2017 Full Review Brad Newsome Sydney Morning Herald The abundance of intrigue and the generally likeable, layered characters make it worth checking out. Mar 31, 2017 Full Review Emily Nussbaum New Yorker 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. Mar 28, 2017 Full Review Fausto Ponce Alta Fidelidad Magazine A pleasant surprise as far as the adaptation of the comic is concerned. [Full review in Spanish] Apr 28, 2021 Full Review Li Lai Mediaversity Reviews Riverdale demonstrates what progress in media should look like-experimental, well-intentioned, and willing to take risks. Rated: B- Aug 9, 2019 Full Review Ilana Kaplan Consequence 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. Feb 14, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

      Season Info

      Director
      Lee Toland Krieger, Kevin Sullivan, Mark Piznarski, 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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