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Is It Worth Watching "Riverdale?"

Started by Shuester, February 27, 2017, 03:47:10 AM

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Shuester

"Riverdale" has been on for about a month or so now, and I haven't gotten around to watching it yet. I saw the trailer and made some assumptions about it. Mostly, I assumed that it was a teen drama based on Archie characters, not a TV show bringing Archie to life. I intended on watching it but didn't prioritize it.
However, some of my friends- most of whom haven't read Archie comics in years- seem to love the show. In fact, everyone I know who has watched it has said that it is great.
I'm curious about what the reaction is from fans of the comics. Without spoiling the show- because I will watch it at some point- can I get some opinions about whether "Riverdale" is good or not?

Alexandra Cabot



BettyReggie

You should watch it, it's great. I'm so glad it happened. We have Luke Perry & Cole Sprouse enough said.

Vegan Jughead

Quote from: Shuester on February 27, 2017, 03:47:10 AM
I'm curious about what the reaction is from fans of the comics. Without spoiling the show- because I will watch it at some point- can I get some opinions about whether "Riverdale" is good or not?


Some people don't like it but I think it's great.  I have a lot of friends at work watching it and they all love it too.  I can't recommend it highly enough. 

PTF

I like it. The acting is really good, I'm always left wondering what is next. I like the twists and turns for the most part.

The only problems I have is not enough focus on the Archie-Veronica-Betty love triangle and I hated Ms. Grundy and Archie together. But she's gone, now, so it's looking it's looking up. And I think a more accurate and used Reggie would have made this show better.

But it's still a very good show.

60sBettyandReggie

Is it worth watching? No, no it is not. Unless you like lame, cliche teen dramas.

JonInIowaCity

Quote from: Shuester on February 27, 2017, 03:47:10 AM
"Riverdale" has been on for about a month or so now, and I haven't gotten around to watching it yet. I saw the trailer and made some assumptions about it. Mostly, I assumed that it was a teen drama based on Archie characters, not a TV show bringing Archie to life. I intended on watching it but didn't prioritize it.
However, some of my friends- most of whom haven't read Archie comics in years- seem to love the show. In fact, everyone I know who has watched it has said that it is great.
I'm curious about what the reaction is from fans of the comics. Without spoiling the show- because I will watch it at some point- can I get some opinions about whether "Riverdale" is good or not?

I've enjoyed it a lot. I've found that Archie fans either love it or hate it.

Vegan Jughead

Quote from: 60sBettyandReggie on February 27, 2017, 11:24:35 AM
Is it worth watching? No, no it is not. Unless you like lame, cliche teen dramas.

I guess I do, because I'm hooked.  The cast is awesome on this show. 

Mr.Lodge

Quote from: JonInIowaCity on February 27, 2017, 11:41:19 AM
I've enjoyed it a lot. I've found that Archie fans either love it or hate it.


He's right. I love to hate it.  ;)

Mr.Lodge


JonInIowaCity

Quote from: Shuester on February 27, 2017, 03:47:10 AM
"Riverdale" has been on for about a month or so now, and I haven't gotten around to watching it yet. I saw the trailer and made some assumptions about it. Mostly, I assumed that it was a teen drama based on Archie characters, not a TV show bringing Archie to life. I intended on watching it but didn't prioritize it.
However, some of my friends- most of whom haven't read Archie comics in years- seem to love the show. In fact, everyone I know who has watched it has said that it is great.
I'm curious about what the reaction is from fans of the comics. Without spoiling the show- because I will watch it at some point- can I get some opinions about whether "Riverdale" is good or not?

If everyone that you know likes it, then there's a good chance that you will like it. Just remember that these are not exact duplicates of the characters that you know from the comics. They are templates of the characters. Some are more similar than others. I've been enjoying the Betty & Veronica friendship, the stuff with Jughead, the stuff with Kevin, and the whole murder mystery/Cheryl storylines much more than the Archie stuff (his relationship with Grundy, his song-writing, the Pussycats, etc.).

You should be able to watch the episodes on the CW website. Check them out. More likely than not, you'll get hooked. -Jon

carrotz

#11


If you like shows like Gossip Girl and Pretty Little Liars (I don't), you'll probably enjoy it more than I did, though I have other reasons.



I don't think I am about to reveal spoilers, but don't read this if you don't want to know anything at all about Jughead's love life (not that I wanted to either. Ever.)

The worst thing about Riverdale that those other shows aren't guilty of, is its own broken promises. It sells itself as being like Brick or even a teen Twin Peaks, but is high school melodrama. It previews a pilot scene of Betty and Veronica kissing to lure in shippers, then says they'll only be friends. Boasts about its interracial casting, but gives the best parts to Archie, Betty and Jughead, promotes Kevin and Cheryl above Reggie and warps Josie and Chuck. Says it keeps the characters at core the same as the comics, which is only true if you count the fact that they are all still the same species. They set up a big romance for Jughead in the first season but (as spin control at the last minute) promise he'll be asexual. Some say the show needs time to deliver all this, which is silly. If the show sells itself as artistic and diverse, it needs to establish those things in the first season. I think the very low ratings from last week will rise somewhat, but I'm not surprised it is dipping. People are being told to expect one thing and getting something very different.


If you ignore that mess and only watch the show itself as a genre fan, you might like it.

Upsiditus

#12
Quote from: Alexandra Cabot on February 27, 2017, 07:43:43 AM
It's shit.


    It's stupid comments like this that make using the Internet much less enjoyable than it should be.  No one gains anything from such a comment.   I think all of the changes from the comic books (there are many) are a mistake, but the show is still fairly interesting.  Veronica, in particular, is well acted.  I could not pass up the chance to see these characters on TV, in any case. I regret the overall serious tone.  I wish there were a lot more humor.   
    If nothing else, the actors make great photographs (screen caps). 

Vegan Jughead

Quote from: Upsiditus on March 02, 2017, 09:59:54 PM
Quote from: Alexandra Cabot on February 27, 2017, 07:43:43 AM
It's shit.


    It's stupid comments like this that make using the Internet much less enjoyable than it should be.  No one gains anything from such a comment.   I think all of the changes from the comic books (there are many) are a mistake, but the show is still fairly interesting.  Veronica, in particular, is well acted.  I could not pass up the chance to see these characters on TV, in any case. I regret the overall serious tone.  I wish there were a lot more humor.   
    If nothing else, the actors make great photographs (screen caps). 


It's funny you say that.  I find myself laughing out loud at the screen pretty often.  It may not be traditional humor but it's there in my opinion.  Like last week when Mr. Cooper was telling Betty about the feud between his family and the Blossom's and he said in his arch tone, "we were buying and selling maple syrup!".  It was so campy.  I know the writers intended it to be laughed at and I did.  There are many examples of this.  My wife and I crack up at this show a lot.  Maybe we're just weird?  ha ha. 

VintageJon

Yes, it is worth watching. 

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