Reviews Series / Riverdale

Looking forward to the ride.

Look. I can already tell that this is not going to be the greatest show ever. It's not the most original or most inspired, and it's probably not gonna win any Emmys. I have definite issues with a few aspects of the plot (*cough* Miss Grundy *cough* queerbaiting *cough* stereotyping *cough* *cough* *cough*).

But I still have the whole season set up to record.

Part of it is that I did grow up reading these comics. I know these characters like the back of my hand, and it's fun to see them in a dramatic/trying-too-hard-to-be-dramatic environment. Plus, who doesn't like a murder mystery? The cast is also excellent. I have some issues with the script, but the actors themselves are doing great, at least so far. And I also really appreciate casting POC as traditionally white characters. Yay, diversity!

Overall, going solely off the pilot, this isn't a show for when you want to think too hard. This is a show for when you want some indulgent entertainment with some pretty visuals and pretty people to look at while you're at it. I doubt this show will blow my mind, but I think I'll enjoy what it has to offer.