Which American TV series is based on the characters of Archie Comics?

"Riverdale" is an American teen drama television series based on the characters of Archie Comics. The series features an ensemble cast based on the characters of Archie Comics, with KJ Apa in the role of Archie Andrews; Lili Reinhart as Betty Cooper, Camila Mendes as Veronica Lodge, and Cole Sprouse as Jughead Jones, the series' narrator. The series follows Archie Andrews' life in the small town of Riverdale and explores the darkness hidden behind its seemingly perfect image.

The series debuted on January 26, 2017, to positive reviews. In January 2019, The CW renewed the series for a fourth season, later to be revealed of 22 episodes. The fourth season premiered on October 9, 2019. In January 2020, The CW renewed the series for a fifth season.

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Dawn Barela

I love the Archies comic books. I've been reading them since I was in grade school.

JohnnyRoulette

Had no idea. Just picked the right on because it seemed the least unlikely from the title

Phil Kennelty

No resemblance to the comic book characters.

Char

tbear, I heard of it but never watched because I had no idea it was based on Archie

Howard Groopman

I preferred those to superhero comics back in the 50s and 60s.

Richard G Schwartz

Loved Archie comics and The Archies had the #1 song in 69 with Sugar Sugar

Kevin Dale Streets

Oh. You mean "Archie Meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer?"

Sean Case

Always thought Archie & the gang were FUNNY , never read the comics for angst ridden , dramatic adolescent antics!

earlepg

Missed seeing this one, though I got it right. With "darkness" in the explanation, doubt that I will be looking for it.

billyboy915

Irma Rivera, I doubt very much that you were first to answer, especially since there is a comment preceding yours. Surely you are aware that the figures in the ring graph and those for the "like/dislike" buttons do not change instantaneously. If the ring graph registers 1 after you answer, then you are not the first. Many times I have clicked the like/dislike buttons, only to see zeroes in both boxes. My vote does not register instantly. The ring graph works the same way.