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Jan 26, 2017 · Chapter One: The River's Edge. Episode aired Jan 26, 2017. TV-14. 46m. IMDb RATING. 7.5 /10. 3.7K. YOUR RATING. Rate. Crime Drama Mystery. As a new school year begins, the town still reels from Jason Blossom's tragic death; Archie decides to pursue a career in music; Cheryl Blossom stirs up trouble. Director. Lee Toland Krieger. Writer.
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- Crime, Drama, Mystery
- Lee Toland Krieger
- 2017-01-26
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"Chapter One: The River's Edge" is the first episode of the first season of Riverdale. It was first screened at San Diego Comic-Con and premiered on January 26, 2017. It is also the series premiere.
SERIES PREMIERE — As a new school year begins, the town of Riverdale is reeling from the tragic death of high school golden boy Jason Blossom. Archie Andrews is still the all-American teen, but the summer's events made him realize that he wants to pursue a career in music — not follow in his dad, Fred's, footsteps — despite his forbidden relationsh...
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Just after dawn on July 4th, the Blossom twins, Cheryl and Jason,drive out to Sweetwater River for an early morning boat ride. However, the trip ends disastrously with Jason supposedly drowning as he attempted to retrieve Cheryl's glove that had fallen into the water. Cheryl is later found by Dilton Doiley and his scouts, soaking wet and crying her eyes out by the river's edge.
Law enforcement drag the river for Jason's body but it is never recovered. By the river's shore, Hal and Alice Cooper stand among others. Alice expresses joy in Jason's demise: "May he burn in hell," she says. Meanwhile, the local authorities bring Penelope and Clifford Blossom back to the shores of Sweetwater River upon retrieving their daughter, Cheryl. One week later, the Blossom family bury an empty casket, and Jason's death is ruled an accident. Jughead recounts these events while typing on his laptop at Pop's Chock'lit Shoppe.
On the last day of summer vacation, Veronica and Hermione Lodge arrive in Riverdale, pulling up just outside the Pembrooke. They briefly gaze upon the building, and judging by their reactions, it does not seem to compare to the life of luxury they are accustomed to. Hermione reminds her daughter that while it may be small, the apartment is of top quality. Not to mention that it is the only piece of property in her name and not her husband's. Upon entering the building, they are greeted by the doorman, Smithers, who welcomes Hermione back home as they exchange pleasantries. Veronica then becomes acquainted with Smithers, whom she has never met. Feeling a craving for one of Pop Tate's cheeseburgers, Hermione and Veronica head down to the shoppe soon thereafter.
At the Cooper house, Betty gets dressed for an evening out at Pop's Chock'lit Shoppe with her best friend, Archie, after being apart for the entire summer. She is both nervous and excited. Kevin reminds Betty that while nerves are acceptable, she must follow through with revealing her true feelings towards Archie. Kevin knows that Betty likes Archie, and he suspects that Archie has the same feelings toward her as well. However, according to Kevin, Archie has to be told what he wants, like most "millennial straight guys." Kevin looks out Betty's window to the sight of Archie getting dressed in his room, just one house over. Apparently, Archie matured over the summer, becoming more attractive and muscular since the last time they'd seen each other. This is, by all accounts, a game changer, says Kevin, providing Betty with even more incentive to pursue Archie and grab the "ginger bull by the horns tonight."
Archie and Betty meet up at Pop's, where she breaks down the highlight of her internship, telling him about the Toni Morrison book release party she organized and the advice she received from her aforementioned literary hero. While Betty was having the time of her life, Archie was stuck in Riverdale, pouring concrete for his father's company all summer, although this was not without benefit. Archie informs Betty of his newfound desire to pursue a music career. Working on his music offers Archie a new perspective on life as well as what he should be trying to do with it. Betty is excited for him, and she would like to hear his songs. Betty, who harbors more than just platonic feelings for Archie, is on the brink of confessing her love for him when they are interrupted by the arrival of a new girl in town — Veronica Lodge. Archie is immediately intrigued by this new arrival from New York, who will be starting at Riverdale High School the next day, and Betty, noticing this, stays silent about her feelings. Veronica then exits the shoppe after exchanging pleasantries with Archie and Betty since her mother is just outside waiting for her.
Starring
•KJ Apa as Archie Andrews •Lili Reinhart as Betty Cooper •Camila Mendes as Veronica Lodge •Cole Sprouse as Jughead Jones •Marisol Nichols as Hermione Lodge •Madelaine Petsch as Cheryl Blossom •Ashleigh Murray as Josie McCoy •Mädchen Amick as Alice Cooper •Luke Perry as Fred Andrews
Guest Starring
•Ross Butler as Reggie Mantle •Casey Cott as Kevin Keller •Sarah Habel as Geraldine Grundy •Lochlyn Munro as Hal Cooper •Asha Bromfield as Melody Valentine •Hayley Law as Valerie Brown
Co-Starring
•Nathalie Boltt as Penelope Blossom •Daniel Desveaux as Detective •Barclay Hope as Clifford Blossom •Cody Kearsley as Moose Mason •Colin Lawrence as Coach Clayton •Tom McBeath as Smithers •Caitlin Mitchell-Markovitch as Ginger Lopez •Sean Quan as Boy Scout •Olivia Ryan Stern as Tina Patel •Alvin Sanders as Pop Tate •Trevor Stines as Jason Blossom •Daniel Yang as Dilton Doiley
•Johnny Jewel feat. Saoirse Ronan - Tell Me
•Scene: Jason and Cheryl drive out to Sweetwater River for an early morning boat ride.
•Santigold feat. B.C - Can't Get Enough of Myself
•Scene: Betty and Kevin prepare for her outing with Archie.
•The Shacks - No Surprise (Bonus Track)
•Scene: Archie and Betty sit in a booth at Pop's Chock'lit Shoppe, discussing their summer. Then Veronica enters the dinner to pick up her order.
•This is the first episode of the series.
•The episode title comes from James Leicester's 1957 noir adventure, crime, and drama film of the same name.
•Hiram Lodge is mentioned for the first time.
•The episode concludes with a dedication to producer JB Moranville, who died three months prior to the premiere.
•The Riverdale One-Shot comic identifies the present day events of the episode as taking place either after or during August 13, 2017.
•This episode marks the first kisses of the series as a whole: Betty and Veronica, as well as Archie and Veronica.
1.Final Adjusted TV Ratings for Thursday 26th January 2017 - SpoilerTV
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Jan 26, 2017 · S1 E1: Riverdale reels from the tragic death of Jason Blossom, a high school student; new student Veronica Lodge arrives in town; Cheryl Blossom stirs up trouble among the others while keeping a few secrets of her own. Drama Jan 26, 2017 44 min. TV-14. Starring Sarah Habel, Casey Cott, Ross Butler.
" Chapter One: The River's Edge " is the pilot and first episode of the first season of the American television series Riverdale, based on the characters by Archie Comics, revolving around the character of Archie Andrews and his life in the small town of Riverdale while exploring the darkness hidden behind its seemingly-perfect image.
