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Everything You Need to Know About The CW's Archie Reboot, Riverdale

Riverdale TV Show Details

Everything You Need to Know About The CW's Archie Reboot, Riverdale

Riverdale TV Show Details
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Plenty of new shows already debuted this season, but one of the most anticipated has to be The CW's midseason series Riverdale. Even though the network kept pretty mum on the official details leading up to Thursday's premiere, we do know quite a bit about the series. Here's the rundown on what you can expect from the show!

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1 The First Trailer

The First Trailer

The CW dropped a first look at the show just before December. Dang, this looks intense.

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2 The "Deeper" Trailer

The "Deeper" Trailer

The latest trailer is all about secrets, affairs, and murder.

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3 The First Poster

The First Poster

The whole gang is together in the first poster for the series.

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4 Who's Starring in It

Who's Starring in It
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Not only does Cole Sprouse's role as Jughead Jones mark his first TV appearance since Disney Channel's The Suite Life on Deck in 2011, but '80s star Molly Ringwald was added to the cast as Archie's mom. The show also features newcomers K.J. Apa, Lili Reinhart, Camila Mendes, and Ashleigh Murray as Archie, Betty, Veronica, and Josie, respectively.

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5 What It's About

What It's About
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The show is actually a live-action adaptation of Archie Comics, which celebrates its 75th anniversary this year — but don't expect it to be as innocent. According to the show's official synopsis, the story will have a much darker spin on the popular comics as students from a small-town high school try to cope with the recent death of one of their classmates. Cue the teen drama!

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6 Who's Writing It

Who's Writing It
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Fans can rest assured that the show's pilot is in good hands. Not only is it written by Archie Comics' Chief Creative Officer Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, but it's also produced by Greg Berlanti, the man behind Dawson's Creek, Arrow, The Flash, and Legends of Tomorrow.

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7 When It's Being Released

When It's Being Released
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You can catch the show when it premieres on Thursday, Jan. 26, at 9 p.m. on The CW.

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