Many of the characters from the Riverdale TV show on The CW have been around for 75 years in the pages of Archie comics. But, how long with this TV show last? Will it be a hit in the ratings or a flop? Will Riverdale be cancelled or renewed for a second season? Stay tuned.
The Riverdale TV show begins with a new school year and the residents of this small town are still reeling from the tragic and mysterious death of the high school’s golden boy. Nothing seems the same. Archie Andrews (KJ Apa) now wants to pursue a career in music and not follow in the footsteps of his dad (Luke Perry). His friend Betty (Lili Reinhart) is ready to tell Archie how she feels about him but then, a beautiful new student named Veronica (Camila Mendes) comes to town. Archie could use a best bud right now but his friendship with Jughead (Cole Sprouse) has hit the rocks. Others in The CW cast are Mädchen Amick, Marisol Nichols, Casey Cott, and Madelaine Petsch.
The ratings are typically the best indication of a show’s likelihood of staying on the air. The higher the ratings (particularly the 18-49 demo), the better the chances for survival. This chart will be updated as new ratings data becomes available — usually the next day, around 11:30am EST/8:30am PST. Refresh to see the latest.
5/12 update: You can see the latest night’s ratings in context.
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Note: These are the Live + Same Day Ratings which include “live” viewing plus delayed DVR viewing, up until 3am local time that same night. Ratings marked with an “*” are the fast affiliate ratings and will be updated with the Live+SD numbers when they are made available. Typically, networks get paid for C+3 ratings which includes DVR viewing within three days of the original airing when commercials are watched. Those numbers are rarely released to the press.
What do you think? Do you like the Riverdale TV series on The CW? Do you think it should be cancelled or renewed for a second season?
3/7 update: The CW has renewed Riverdale for a second season. Details here.
Really love this, best new show on t.v.!
just watched Riverdale on Netflicks and am crossing my fingers and hoping that it gets renewed. Awesome show!! I thought this would be a cheesy goody goody series but Wow! It’s a twisty crazy mix of plots and surprises. Love it!
SUCH A GOOD SHOW WITH AN AWESOME CAST AND GOOD PLOT!
The First 4 Episodes of this show have been amazing!! I love this show and hope it continues for a while
Riverdale is my new favorite show. Though when it started, I didn’t get the connection to the Archie comics until I started watching ep. 1. Most of my co-workers sounded interested and didn’t know it was based off the Archie comics. I think it would do better if they focused advertising on the Archie comics connection. The trailers don’t give any clues to the comics.
I think the show is GREAT!!!!!! Please keep it around.
I really like it so far. Please renewfor a second season
I hoping the ratings goes up little bit to renewed such great mystery dc comics one out there.
Riverdale is not from DC Comics. It’s based on characters published by Archie Comics, which is not owned by DC/Warner.
If the ratings hold up at a 0.4 I think it will be good enough for the CW. Any lower and there’s trouble. I’m liking the show so far!
Good news. Episode three was a 0.5
Please renewed tv show really good if never heard it archie comic it murder mystery tell about teenager looking for trouble. It really suspenseful show and intense at same time.
Love it, please dont cancel the show!
It’s a very good show so far. The dark comic book look, cast, and interesting story line.
Great show
me too quick like comics if anyone has read them still more archie comics out there in store but think going on for long time get new show.
Once again Greg Berlanti brings excellence to my TV via The CW. I loved the pilot and can not wait to see the rest of the season.