Riverdale

2022 - 5 - 19

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'Riverdale' to End With Season 7 at CW (Variety)

The cast includes KJ Apa as Archie, Lili Reinhart as Betty, Camila Mendes as Veronica, Cole Sprouse as Jughead, Madelaine Petsch as Cheryl, Mädchen Amick as ...

“Riverdale” proved to be a major hit for The CW upon its debut. Based on the characters from the Archie Comics, “Riverdale” was developed for television by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa. The show offered a heightened take on the Archie Comics world, with its characters dealing with things like murder, drugs, sex, and much more in the town of Riverdale. The show debuted to solid ratings by the network’s standards, but exploded in popularity once it became available on Netflix. “Riverdale” has aired over 100 episodes to date.

KJ Apa Is 'Sad,' Has 'Mixed Emotions' Over 'Riverdale' Cancellation (TV Insider)

Apa plays Archie Andrews in the supernatural melodrama, based on the Archie Comics. He's joined by Lili Reinhart as Betty Cooper, Cole Sprouse as Jughead Jones, ...

The No. 1 show he wants to pay tribute to: “Probably Entourage.” I love that show,” he shares. “But I think currently, we’re still going down this road guns blazing.” “Not this season.” I’m sad,” he tells TV Insider. “It’s going to be really hard to say goodbye to Archie, to Riverdale. I can’t say I’m going to miss the red hair, but yeah. It’s going to be hard.”

Riverdale's Upcoming Seventh Season Will Be Its Last (Vanity Fair)

The wild misadventures of Archie, Betty, Jughead, and Veronica are set to conclude on the CW next year.

In recent months, some of the show’s stars have hinted that season 7 would be their last without confirming that the show itself was about to end. The network is currently on the market, which could justify its desire to shirk some original scripted titles. “It was an iconic pop culture star, and we want to make sure it goes out the right way,” he added.

'Riverdale' to End After Seven Seasons (Rolling Stone)

Lili Reinhart as Betty Cooper, KJ Apa as Archie Andrews, Madelaine Petsch as Cheryl Blossom, Camila Mendes as Veronica Lodge and Cole Sprouse as Jughead Jones.

The series also brought Cole Sprouse back to acting after taking a break from Hollywood following his days as a child actor. “They too felt seven years was the right amount.” In the announcement, CW called the series “an iconic [show] that shaped and defined popular culture.”

'Riverdale' To End With Season 7 At The CW (Deadline)

Riverdale stars KJ Apa as Archie Andrews, Lili Reinhart as Betty Cooper, Camila Mendes as Veronica Lodge and Cole Sprouse as Jughead Jones. At the CW upfront ...

Season 6 picked up where Season 5 ended, with Archie and Betty deciding to give their romantic relationship another shot, just as a bomb planted by Hiram Lodge (Mark Consuelos) under Archie’s bed was about to go off. “We are going to treat the show in the manner it deserves. It’s been an iconic pop culture star and we want to make sure that it goes out the right way.”

Riverdale season 7 will be the show's last and will air in 2023 (Polygon)

The adventures of Archie Andrews and friends are coming to an end. Riverdale will end with season 7, The CW announced on Thursday. The seventh season is ...

In the last few seasons, the show has had crossovers with The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina — also part of the Archie-verse — and given its characters superpowers. The adventures of Archie Andrews and friends are coming to an end. Riverdale first premiered on The CW in 2017.

'Riverdale' to End With Season 7 on The CW (Hollywood Reporter)

Riverdale stars KJ Apa, Lili Reinhart, Camila Mendes, Cole Sprouse, Madelaine Petsch, Mädchen Amick, Casey Cott, Charles Melton and Vanessa Morgan. Berlanti ...

The show’s current season, airing on Sunday nights, is averaging just under half a million viewers after a week of delayed viewing. Riverdale was one of only three remaining scripted originals that was covered as part of The CW’s former Netflix output deal. The show is set for a midseason berth and will premiere in early 2023.