"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?
It's shit.
You should watch it, it's great. I'm so glad it happened. We have Luke Perry & Cole Sprouse enough said.
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.
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.
Is it worth watching? No, no it is not. Unless you like lame, cliche teen dramas.
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.
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.
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. ;)
Quote from: Alexandra Cabot on February 27, 2017, 07:43:43 AM
It's shit.
Come on Alex, tell us how you
really feel. :2funny:
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
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.
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).
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.
Yes, it is worth watching.
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).
What's stupid about it? I'm just stating facts as I see them. Shit is shit, internet friend. But if you are really upset about my opinion, here's a form you can fill out:
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I've been enjoying the show a lot. It isn't perfect by any means, but I've found it entertaining.
Quote from: Alexandra Cabot on March 04, 2017, 09:58:12 PM
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).
What's stupid about it? I'm just stating facts as I see them. Shit is shit, internet friend. But if you are really upset about my opinion, here's a form you can fill out:
(https://www.archiefans.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.awsm.com%2Fimg%2F2010%2Fbutthurt.jpg&hash=3b8365f1830b605a4c7123ee89c79aab94bbf65a)
Here is yet another waste of a post. Again, you did not at all explain what you disliked about Riverdale. It seems rather odd that you decry the moral breakdown of modern American society in other threads and yet make posts like this. I think we may be on to an Archie Comics Renaissance here. That would be good no matter what happened in the show. You could think of it like when the 3 Stooges reformed in 1959, although there was little (if anything) of artistic value after Shemp died in 1955. Actually, I think this Riverdale Show could turn out to be quite good.
Quote from: Upsiditus on March 09, 2017, 09:57:20 PM
Quote from: Alexandra Cabot on March 04, 2017, 09:58:12 PM
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).
What's stupid about it? I'm just stating facts as I see them. Shit is shit, internet friend. But if you are really upset about my opinion, here's a form you can fill out:
(https://www.archiefans.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.awsm.com%2Fimg%2F2010%2Fbutthurt.jpg&hash=3b8365f1830b605a4c7123ee89c79aab94bbf65a)
Here is yet another waste of a post. Again, you did not at all explain what you disliked about Riverdale. It seems rather odd that you decry the moral breakdown of modern American society in other threads and yet make posts like this. I think we may be on to an Archie Comics Renaissance here. That would be good no matter what happened in the show. You could think of it like when the 3 Stooges reformed in 1959, although there was little (if anything) of artistic value after Shemp died in 1955. Actually, I think this Riverdale Show could turn out to be quite good.
Let's get something straight, grandpa, I've never made a waste of a post. I'm an interwebs goddess. Everything I post instantly becomes a meme. I'm the Meme Queen so to speak. So you can start by showing e-royalty the respect she deserves. Second, I already explained what I disliked about Riverdale. It's shit. I tend to not enjoy being in the presence of or looking at shit, so of course Riverdale is no different.
Quote It seems rather odd that you decry the moral breakdown of modern American society in other threads and yet make posts like this.
I never did that, although, I'm not sure what the voices in your head told you.
QuoteI think we may be on to an Archie Comics Renaissance here.
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Quote from: Alexandra Cabot on March 11, 2017, 12:13:48 PM
Quote from: Upsiditus on March 09, 2017, 09:57:20 PM
Quote from: Alexandra Cabot on March 04, 2017, 09:58:12 PM
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).
What's stupid about it? I'm just stating facts as I see them. Shit is shit, internet friend. But if you are really upset about my opinion, here's a form you can fill out:
(https://www.archiefans.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.awsm.com%2Fimg%2F2010%2Fbutthurt.jpg&hash=3b8365f1830b605a4c7123ee89c79aab94bbf65a)
Here is yet another waste of a post. Again, you did not at all explain what you disliked about Riverdale. It seems rather odd that you decry the moral breakdown of modern American society in other threads and yet make posts like this. I think we may be on to an Archie Comics Renaissance here. That would be good no matter what happened in the show. You could think of it like when the 3 Stooges reformed in 1959, although there was little (if anything) of artistic value after Shemp died in 1955. Actually, I think this Riverdale Show could turn out to be quite good.
Let's get something straight, grandpa, I've never made a waste of a post. I'm an interwebs goddess. Everything I post instantly becomes a meme. I'm the Meme Queen so to speak. So you can start by showing e-royalty the respect she deserves. Second, I already explained what I disliked about Riverdale. It's shit. I tend to not enjoy being in the presence of or looking at shit, so of course Riverdale is no different.
Quote It seems rather odd that you decry the moral breakdown of modern American society in other threads and yet make posts like this.
I never did that, although, I'm not sure what the voices in your head told you.
QuoteI think we may be on to an Archie Comics Renaissance here.
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B-ko is that you? Why so negative? Why not post about something you like?
Quote from: irishmoxie on March 11, 2017, 01:24:52 PM
Quote from: Alexandra Cabot on March 11, 2017, 12:13:48 PM
Quote from: Upsiditus on March 09, 2017, 09:57:20 PM
Quote from: Alexandra Cabot on March 04, 2017, 09:58:12 PM
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).
What's stupid about it? I'm just stating facts as I see them. Shit is shit, internet friend. But if you are really upset about my opinion, here's a form you can fill out:
(https://www.archiefans.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.awsm.com%2Fimg%2F2010%2Fbutthurt.jpg&hash=3b8365f1830b605a4c7123ee89c79aab94bbf65a)
Here is yet another waste of a post. Again, you did not at all explain what you disliked about Riverdale. It seems rather odd that you decry the moral breakdown of modern American society in other threads and yet make posts like this. I think we may be on to an Archie Comics Renaissance here. That would be good no matter what happened in the show. You could think of it like when the 3 Stooges reformed in 1959, although there was little (if anything) of artistic value after Shemp died in 1955. Actually, I think this Riverdale Show could turn out to be quite good.
Let's get something straight, grandpa, I've never made a waste of a post. I'm an interwebs goddess. Everything I post instantly becomes a meme. I'm the Meme Queen so to speak. So you can start by showing e-royalty the respect she deserves. Second, I already explained what I disliked about Riverdale. It's shit. I tend to not enjoy being in the presence of or looking at shit, so of course Riverdale is no different.
Quote It seems rather odd that you decry the moral breakdown of modern American society in other threads and yet make posts like this.
I never did that, although, I'm not sure what the voices in your head told you.
QuoteI think we may be on to an Archie Comics Renaissance here.
(https://www.archiefans.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1.kym-cdn.com%2Fphotos%2Fimages%2Fnewsfeed%2F000%2F167%2F499%2Flaughinggirls.gif&hash=1f8dde93accffc73e5e92d19e9114245f63a2c22)
B-ko is that you? Why so negative? Why not post about something you like?
B-ko from Project A-ko, the anime? No, I'm Alexandra Cabot, can't you read? Also this thread was asking a question. I responded with an answer (that Riverdale is shit, SHIT,
SHIIIIIIIIIIIT). I'm not responsible for any butt pain that results from my words of truth. You may want to consult a doctor though if you experience that. It could be something worse.
Quote from: Alexandra Cabot on March 11, 2017, 12:13:48 PM
QuoteI think we may be on to an Archie Comics Renaissance here.
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;D ;D
Overall, I disliked episode #7. There are certainly problems in the series. There needs to be less focus on the adults. There is no doubt that this show failing is bad for Archie Comics though.
Clearly Alexandra Cabot is not interested in a serious discussion of the subject at hand. I'm not even sure she has seen the show she is criticizing.
Quote from: Upsiditus on March 16, 2017, 10:45:39 PM
Overall, I disliked episode #7. There are certainly problems in the series. There needs to be less focus on the adults. There is no doubt that this show failing is bad for Archie Comics though.
Is it failing? It's been renewed for a second season.