Riverdale

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Season 1
Season #: 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Metascore
68

Generally favorable reviews - based on 36 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 36
  3. Negative: 2 out of 36
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Critic Reviews

  1. Reason.com
    Reviewed by: Glenn Garvin
    Jan 20, 2017
    35
    The acting is overcooked, the writing homicide-inducingly arch; and making the narrative dirtier, I am sad to report, is not the same thing as making it more sophisticated.
  2. Time
    Reviewed by: Daniel D'Addario
    Jan 26, 2017
    30
    The joys and subversions of artistry have fallen away, and brand management--combining the appearance of sex and self-awareness, but none of the real thing--is a poor substitute. But if, like Riverdale, you hit all the notes, it can be hard to tell the difference.

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#22 Most Discussed TV Season of 2017
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#26 Most Shared TV Season of 2017

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User Score
7.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 252 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 179 out of 252
  2. Mixed: 42 out of 252
  3. Negative: 31 out of 252
  1. gerry6992
    Jan 26, 2017
    10
    Such a great and innovative show for the CW, This drama uses the Archie's comics material in a great way. This show is refreshing, dark, wittySuch a great and innovative show for the CW, This drama uses the Archie's comics material in a great way. This show is refreshing, dark, witty and will grab your attention.… Full Review »
  2. chloegs03
    Jun 11, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. Riverdale is amazing show! When I started watching I thought I would not like that much but when I got involved in the story, wanting to know who killed Jason I started to love it!
    I always suspected that Clifford had killed Jason...    … Full Review »
  3. Bingeflix
    Jun 10, 2017
    10
    I was looking for a new show to watch as I patiently wait for some favorites to air. Even though I'm not a teenager or young adult, I gaveI was looking for a new show to watch as I patiently wait for some favorites to air. Even though I'm not a teenager or young adult, I gave riverdale a shot. Once I started, I couldn't stop. Stayed up till 3am until I finally fell asleep in middle of episode 8. Cant wait to finish season 1 tonight to see how all these plot lines come together. Pleasantly surprised that I found a show that is binge worthy as many cannot keep my interest past first few episodes.… Full Review »
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