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Riverdale

2017·Show
137Episodes in7Seasons·TV-14
IMDb6.4Metacritic686.5Rotten Tomatoes81%49%
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Where to watch

Netflix

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Riverdale fingerprint

High energy, strong craft.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace7
  • Violence7

Heart

Deeply romantic and nostalgic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Romance9
  • Coming of Age9
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

Some dark humor and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor7
  • Satire & Parody6
  • Wit & Wordplay5

World

Crime, mystery, and growing up

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Intrigue9
  • Complexity8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout visual style, cinematography, and score

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Visual Stylization9
  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition8

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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Episode ratings

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About

To save the future, they must survive the past.

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.
Neo-Noir Teen DramaStylized Small-Town GothicClass Warfare SatireWhodunit Mystery ThrillerCampy & Self-AwareEclectic Indie SoundtrackToxic Romance DynamicsDark Coming-of-AgeVisual Pop-Art AestheticSoap Opera Escalation

Crew

Directed by:
Tara Dafoe, Julia Bettencourt, Gabriel Correa
Written by:
Evan Kyle, Chrissy Maroon, Arabella Anderson
Produced by:
Jennifer Lence, Carl Ogawa, Aaron Allen
Composed by:
Blake Neely, Sherri Chung

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Riverdale

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Riverdale legally?

Netflix

Riverdale is included with a subscription to Netflix in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Riverdale worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 81%, and Metacritic 68). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Riverdale rated?

TV-14ViolenceSexual contentStrong languageDrug useSuicide themesDisturbing imagery

It's rated TV-14 in the United States. Content advisories: violence, sexual content, strong language, drug use, suicide themes, and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does Riverdale have?

7 seasons

It has 7 seasons with 137 episodes of about 45 minutes each.

Is Riverdale based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a comic.

Do critics and audiences agree on Riverdale?

Critics75
Audiences59

Not quite. Critics rate Riverdale higher (75) than audiences (59). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

When did Riverdale air?

It ran from 2017 to 2023 and has ended.

What language is Riverdale in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Riverdale?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Riverdale in 129 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Riverdale use?

The NarratorLove DodecahedronArch-EnemyEstablishing Character MomentDenser and WackierHonorable Marriage ProposalSerial KillerJerkass Has a PointAction GirlRetro UniverseSudden Downer EndingComic-Book Timeand 189 more

TV Tropes lists 201 storytelling tropes for Riverdale, including The Narrator, Love Dodecahedron, Arch-Enemy.