TV Review: Riverdale 1×04 “Chapter Four: The Last Picture Show”

Riverdale had a much better episode this week with “Chapter Four: The Last Picture Show” and kind of got its groove back without trying as hard as they have been. Maybe the writers are finally figuring out what and what…

TV Review: Riverdale 1×03 “Chapter Three: Body Double”

Riverdale continues to improve from week to week, even though the show can work to tone down the use of labels and seemingly one-dimensional characterization of certain characters. The mystery is unfolding nicely and there are little things that are being…

TV Review: Riverdale 1×02 “Chapter Two: A Touch of Evil”

Riverdale’s second episode, “Chapter Two: A Touch of Evil,” really heightened the sense of mystery surrounding the death of Jason Blossom, although the episode’s highlights came from the budding friendship between Betty and Veronica. Archie continues to be hung up on…

TV Review: Riverdale Series Premiere

I used to read Archie Comics as a kid, but it’s been many, many years since I’ve read any and it’s clear that executive producer Greg Berlanti and co. are taking a different kind of approach to the story while still…