We've got everything you need to know about Riverdale, the Archie TV series set to air on the CW!
Riverdale, from Arrow and Flash mastermind Greg Berlanti, is not a sitcom, but a one-hour drama inspired by Twin Peaks. The series will also mark the first appearance of Kevin Keller outside the pages of the comics. Riverdale will star KJ Apa, Cole Sprouse, and Camila Mendes as America's favorite teens.
Here's the official synopsis for Riverdale episode 1, known as "Chapter One: The River's Edge"
As a new school year begins, the town of Riverdale is reeling from the tragic death of high school golden boy Jason Blossom. Archie Andrews (KJ Apa) is still the all-American teen, but the summer’s events made him realize that he wants to pursue a career in music — not follow in his dad Fred’s (Luke Perry) footsteps — despite his forbidden relationship with Riverdale’s young music teacher, Ms. Grundy (guest star Sarah Habel).
With the weight of the world on his shoulders, Archie must look for a new music mentor and turns to Josie McCoy (Ashleigh Murray) but she is focused solely on her band, Josie and the Pussycats.
Weighing heavily on his mind is also his fractured friendship with budding writer Jughead Jones (Cole Sprouse). Meanwhile, girl-next-door Betty Cooper (Lili Reinhart) is anxious to see her crush Archie after being away all summer, but she’s not quite ready to reveal her true feelings to him. And Betty’s nerves, which are hardly soothed by her overbearing mother Alice (Mädchen Amick), aren’t the only thing holding her back.
When a new student, Veronica Lodge (Camila Mendes), arrives in town from New York with her mother Hermione (Marisol Nichols), there’s an undeniable spark between her and Archie, but Veronica doesn’t want to risk her new friendship with Betty. And then there’s Cheryl Blossom (Madelaine Petsch), Riverdale’s Queen Bee, who is happy to stir up trouble amongst the others even though she’s keeping a few secrets of her own.
Riverdale Premiere Date
Riverdale will premiere on Thursday, January 26th at 8 pm.
Riverdale Trailer
Check out all the trailers and promos for Riverdale so far!
Though this next one might not give us many story details, the promo does give us glimpses at some iconic characters — including Archie, Betty, and Veronica — as well as previewing the aesthetic of the show. It also namedrops both The Vampire Diaries and Gossip Girl, which gives you some idea of the vibe it's going for. Check it out...