Since its premiere on The CW in 2017, Riverdale has established itself as one of the network's most popular programs, and it is currently in the middle of its sixth season.
Season 7 of the show has recently been renewed, ensuring that there will be another round of murders, mysteries, and young adult hijinks to look forward to. In addition to other comic book programs like Superman & Lois Lane and The Flash, Riverdale has joined a long list of shows that have been renewed early.
The CW Network's chairman and CEO, Mark Pedowitz, issued the following statement in response to all of the renewals:
The scripted series, along with the alternative series we renewed earlier, will serve as the beginning of a solid foundation on which we can build for next year and beyond, as we prepare for the 2022-23 season,” the network said.
“These scripted series, as well as the alternative series we renewed earlier, will serve as the start of a solid foundation on which we can build for next year and beyond, using some of our most-watched series.”
Because they are among of our most streamed and socially engaged programs, these dramas are also vital to our broader digital strategy, and we look forward to introducing more new and returning series to further reinforce and grow our multi-platform presence.”
Recently, there has been a lot of uncertainty around the future of Riverdale and its characters. Because of the time shift in Season 5, in which our favorite characters went from being high school students to be young adults in their mid-20s, the show has been experimenting with different themes.
While Seasons 1-5 were set in the actual world and did not contain any supernatural elements, Season 6 has completely thrown that concept out the window. Starting with a five-episode anthology narrative.
This season has seen Archie's heart torn out, the town of Riverdale join a witch cult, the literal devil coming to town, and the introduction of Sabrina the Teenage Witch to the show for the first time.
Despite the fact that this new supernatural edge for the series turned out to be an alternate reality known as “Rivervale,” pieces of that more imaginative story are already leaking into the normal Riverdale timeline.
Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, the series creator, has hinted in the past that the “Rivervale” narrative will have long-term ramifications and that the supernatural components will not be eliminated.
Betty, Archie, and Cheryl, in particular, appear to be experiencing some supernatural side effects in the most recent episode of the television program. I'm looking forward to seeing where the series goes from here, especially now that it's been renewed for another season.
Classic characters such as Hiram are presumed to be dead for the time being, but the Ghoulies and Serpents are poised for another turf war due to Archie, and the Trash Bag Killer has reappeared. Because of their sinister relationship with Betty, the latter will most certainly be the major threat for the rest of the season, if not the entire season.
Some of the program's stars have stated that Season 7 may be the final season if the show is not renewed for a ninth season. We'll just have to wait and see what happens now that it's happened. With the episode “Chapter One Hundred and One: Unbelievable,” Riverdale's sixth season returned to the airwaves this past weekend.
Starting this Sunday at 8 p.m. ET on The CW, new episodes of the Riverdale television series will air every Sunday until further notice.
Will Riverdale Return for a Seventh Season?
Yes. Riverdale, which airs on The CW network, has been renewed for an additional season. The series will officially return for Season 7. It has not been confirmed if this will be the series' final season or not, however certain earlier remarks made by the show's actors have hinted that it may be.
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Riverdale Season 7 Release date
The sixth season of Riverdale is now running, so we will have to wait a little longer before finding out when Riverdale Season 7 will be released. According to current projections, the premiere of this show will take place around November 2022.
What Will the Plot of Riverdale Season 7 Be Like?
Riverdale appears to be in the midst of a major upheaval. Classic characters such as Hiram are presumed dead for the time being, but the Ghoulies and Serpents are preparing for another turf war as a result of Archie's intervention, and the Trash Bag Killer has resurfaced.
Because of their dark and powerful relationship with Betty, the latter will most likely be the biggest threat for the rest of the season, according to the writers. Season 7 will include the introduction of a new genre to be explored.
As well as the introduction of a new and bloodthirsty villain against whom our protagonists will have to battle and attempt to bring down. We expect our characters to engage in some actions that will keep us on the edge of our seats, as they have in the past with most things that have transpired in Riverdale.
Riverdale Season 7 Expected Cast
According to the information currently available from The CW, the show's major characters will return in the forthcoming season. Camila Mendes stars as Veronica Lodge, with Lili Reinhart portraying Betty Cooper, Cole Sprouse as Jughead Jones, KJ Apa as Archie Andrews, Ashleigh Murray as Josie McCoy, Luke Perry as Archie's father, Fred Andrews, and Madeline Petsch as Cheryl Blossom.
Cole Sprouse is Jughead Jones, and KJ Apa is Archie Andrews. There is a possibility that the program may introduce new characters for the upcoming season, but we will have to wait till The CW announces details about the new season and cast.
Will There Be More Seasons of Riverdale?
As several of the show's actors have stated, this season might be the final season for Riverdale. The allegations began to circulate at the beginning of 2020 when KJ Apa confirmed that the main cast's contracts will expire when Riverdale Season 7 premiered.
Then, towards the end of 2021, Lili Reinhart went on Instagram Live and stated that Season 7 “will most likely be the final one.” This sparked even more discussion regarding the series' conclusion.
Where Can I Watch Season 6 of Riverdale?
Riverdale is available on Netflix in its entirety, including all six seasons. If you live in the United States, you may watch the show on The CW Network for free.
When Is the Next Episode of Riverdale Season 6 Coming Out?
Riverdale Season 6 Episode 7 will air on March 27th, 2022, and Episode 8 will air on April 3rd, 2022.
