Riverdale (2017)

Synopsis

Set in the present, the series offers a bold, subversive take on Archie, Betty, Veronica and their friends, exploring the surreality of small-town life, the darkness and weirdness bubbling beneath Riverdale’s wholesome facade.

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Where to watch

Stream

• Netflix
• Netflix Standard with Ads

Buy

• Amazon Video
• Apple TV Store
• Google Play Movies
• Fandango At Home

Streaming availability via JustWatch

Cast

• KJ Apa as Archie Andrews
• Lili Reinhart as Betty Cooper
• Camila Mendes as Veronica Lodge
• Cole Sprouse as Jughead Jones
• Madelaine Petsch as Cheryl Blossom
• Casey Cott as Kevin Keller
• Mädchen Amick as Alice Cooper
• Vanessa Morgan as Toni Topaz
• Charles Melton as Reggie Mantle
• Drew Ray Tanner as Fangs Fogarty

If you liked Riverdale, try

• Grimm
• Buffy the Vampire Slayer
• Twin Peaks
• Pretty Little Liars
• That '70s Show
• Bridgerton
• Hannibal
• I Will Find You

BingeNext's take

If you enjoy shows that mix crime, drama, and mystery with a twist on familiar characters, Riverdale is a great pick. It takes the classic Archie comics and turns them into something darker and more intriguing, showing the strange and sometimes creepy side of a small town that looks perfect on the surface. The cast, including KJ Apa, Lili Reinhart, and Cole Sprouse, brings these complex characters to life over seven seasons and 137 episodes, each about 45 minutes long. Watching it feels like stepping into a world where nothing is quite as it seems, with plenty of twists to keep you guessing. If you liked shows like Buffy the Vampire Slayer or Pretty Little Liars, Riverdale’s mix of mystery and drama will probably keep you hooked for a good binge.