The CW Network has given an early renewal to its acclaimed freshman drama,Riverdale, for the 2017-18 season, it was announced today byMark Pedowitz, President, The CW. On a competitive Thursday night,Riverdaleposts tremendous ratings gains on a delayed viewing basis, particularly with its young skewing audience, growing 78% in adults 18-34 and 85% in women 18-34 in Live+7 day ratings over Live+Same Day. In the few weeks since its premiere, thebuzzy dramahas quickly become one of The CW’s most streamed shows on the network’s digital platforms, including The CW app and CWTV.com.
Based on the characters fromArchie Comics,Riverdaleis from Warner Bros. Television and CBS Television Studios, in association with Berlanti Productions, with executive producersRoberto Aguirre-Sacasa(Supergirl,Glee),Greg Berlanti(Arrow,The Flash,Supergirl,DC’s Legends of Tomorrow),Sarah Schechter(Arrow,The Flash,Supergirl,DC’s Legends of Tomorrow) andJon Goldwater(Archie Comics). TheRiverdalecast includesKJ Apaas Archie Andrews,Lili Reinhartas Betty Cooper,Camila Mendesas Veronica Lodge,Ashleigh Murrayas Josie McCoy,Luke Perryas Fred Andrews,Cole Sprouseas Jughead Jones,Madelaine Petschas Cheryl Blossom,Sarah Habelas Ms. Grundy,Ross Butleras Reggie Mantle,Casey Cottas Kevin Keller,Mädchen Amickas Alice Cooper,Marisol Nicholsas Hermione Lodge,Shannon Purseras Ethel Muggs andRobin Givensas Mayor Sierra McCoy.
As a new school year begins, the town of Riverdale is reeling from the recent, tragic death of high school golden boy Jason Blossom - and nothing feels the same.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’s footsteps, despite the sudden end of his forbidden relationship with Riverdale’s young music teacher, Ms. Grundy (Sarah Habel). Which means Archie doesn’t have anyone who will mentor him, certainly not singer Josie McCoy (Ashleigh Murray), who is only focused on her band, the soon-to-be-world-famous Pussycats. It’s all weighing heavily on Archie’s mind, as is his fractured friendship with budding writer and fellow classmate 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, even though Veronica doesn’t want to risk her new friendship with Betty by making a play for Archie. And then there’s Cheryl Blossom (Madelaine Petsch), Riverdale’s Queen Bee is happy to stir up trouble amongst Archie, Betty, and Veronica, but Cheryl is keeping secrets of her own. What, exactly, is she hiding about the mysterious death of her twin brother, Jason? Riverdale may look like a quiet, sleepy town, but there are dangers in the shadows.
The supporting cast forThe CW’sRiverdaleincludesLuke Perryas Fred Andrews,Molly Ringwaldas Mary Andrews,Casey Cottas Kevin Keller,Lochlyn Munroas Hal Cooper,Hayley Lawas Valerie Brown,Asha Bromfieldas Melody Valentine,Nathalie Bolttas Penelope Blossom,Ross Butleras Reggie Mantle,Cody Kearsleyas Moose Mason,Caitlin Mitchell-Markovitchas Ginger Lopez,Tiera Skovbyeas Polly Cooper andOlivia Ryan Sternas Tina Patel. No episode count has been released for this new season ofRiverdale, and it hasn’t been announced if the show will return for Season 2 in the fall, or if it will remain a mid-season series.Riverdalecontinues Thursday, March 9 with the seventh episode of its inaugural season.
