Could events get any stranger in Archie Andrews’ hometown? Well, we’ll have plenty of time to find out. The CW has renewed the Riverdale TV show for a fifth season. It will air as part of the 2020-21 season.
Riverdale stars KJ Apa, Lili Reinhart, Camila Mendes, Cole Sprouse, Madelaine Petsch, Marisol Nichols, Madchen Amick, Mark Consuelos, Skeet Ulrich, Casey Cott, Charles Melton, and Vanessa Morgan. Based on the characters from the Archie Comics, this show focuses on the wholesome town of Riverdale and some of its teen residents, including Archie (Apa), Betty (Reinhart), Veronica (Mendes), and Jughead (Sprouse). They discover the darkness and dangers that bubble underneath their town’s wholesome façade.
The fourth season of Riverdale is averaging a 0.25 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 808,000 viewers. Compared to season three, that’s down by 30% and 23%, respectively.
The show typically airs on Wednesday nights and season four will resume on January 22nd. Season five will likely begin airing Fall 2020.
What do you think? Have you been watching the Riverdale TV series? Do you plan to watch season five?
