Riverdale (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Series · ★ 8.5
Released in 2017, Riverdale is a drama, crime and mystery series. “To save the future, they must survive the past.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Riverdale stars Casey Cott as Kevin Keller, Lili Reinhart as Betty Cooper, Camila Mendes as Veronica Lodge and Marisol Nichols as Hermione Lodge, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.5/10, Riverdale sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Riverdale page.
If you liked it. Fans of Riverdale tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Chernobyl.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Riverdale (2017)?
- In US, Riverdale is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Riverdale worth watching?
- Riverdale holds an audience score of 8.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Riverdale?
- Riverdale stars Casey Cott, Lili Reinhart, Camila Mendes, Marisol Nichols and Madelaine Petsch.
- When was Riverdale released?
- Riverdale was released in 2017.