Riverdale Overview

Riverdale is an American drama series targeted at teens and is based on the characters from the Archie Comics. The series follows Archie Andrews (played by KJ Apa) and his friends in the small town of Riverdale as they navigate the typical teen struggles of relationships, school, and family. Archie realizes that his picture-perfect little town has some dark secrets that he and his crew are determined to get to the bottom of. Riverdale first premiered in January of 2017 on The CW. The fifth season premiered on January 20, 2021, and was renewed for a sixth season on February 3, 2012.