Riverdale is a hit show set in a fictional town. Teens get caught up in dark secrets and wild twists. It’s inspired by Archie Comics but with a fresh, edgy spin. You’ll meet familiar faces like Archie, Betty, Veronica and Jughead. It’s a mix of mystery, drama and nostalgia. Riverdale has taken the world by storm, keeping fans hooked with its gripping stories and interesting characters. It’s like a rollercoaster, but with more drama and less safety harness!

Meet the Riverdale guys

Archie

Archie is the golden-boy heart of Riverdale, the one who jumps into problems with both fists and a guitar in hand. You can see him on the football field one minute and in a dingy garage rehearsing a terrible-but-earnest song the next — he’s heroic, a bit impulsive, and very, very loud about what he cares about. He tries to do the right thing even when he messes up spectacularly, and somehow that makes him even more lovable. Also, he claims he doesn’t like reading but owns like twelve old classic novels he never finishes; it’s oddly endearing. Temperamental and earnest, Archie’s the kind of boyfriend who’d probably try to fix your leaky sink and then tune his guitar in the middle of it.

Jughead Jones

Jughead is the sardonic, notebook-clutching outsider who secretly loves the limelight in the best possible way. He’s brilliant at noticing weird details, loves food (and I mean loves — attach a crown to a burger and he is happy), and writes like the world owes him stories. Broody but fiercely loyal, he will defend his friends with stony silence and obscure literary references. He acts like he doesn’t care but then binge-bakes when nervous, which is confusing and perfect. Also, he’s always two steps ahead in a plot twist and somehow both dramatic and quietly domestic, like someone who can stake out a diner at 3 a.m. and then knit a scarf.

Hiram Lodge

Hiram is the velvet-gloved, coal-hearted magnate whose smile looks like it could file lawsuits. He runs Riverdale like a chessboard and actually enjoys putting the pieces where they hurt the most. Charismatic, terrifying, and obsessed with control, he has very particular taste — expensive suits, darker-than-night irony, and apparently an impressive orchid collection? He can be charming in a room full of donors and monstrous in the next scene, which is what makes him deliciously unpredictable. Also rumor has it he keeps a small, very polite notebook labeled ‘People,’ which is the kind of thing that should be illegal but also so him.

Kevin Keller

Kevin is Riverdale’s sweetheart with razor-sharp wit and a wardrobe that could stop traffic. He’s theatrical, open-hearted, and somehow both fashion-forward and the person who remembers everyone’s birthdays (and brings novelty confetti). Kevin’s loyalty is huge — he defends his friends and his moral compass is annoyingly steady. He gobbles up gossip like a sport but also gives the best pep talks, sometimes in three different accents for effect. He can be dramatic in a soap-opera way but also will volunteer at the animal shelter on weekends, which is cliché but true.

Reggie Mantle

Reggie is the swaggering quarterback who sells confidence like a cologne and sometimes genuinely believes his own hype. Brash, competitive, and prank-happy, he’s the guy who’ll bet you five bucks and then win by sheer nerve (and probably a clean trick up his sleeve). But there’s this weird vulnerable seam — he cares about being respected deep down, and will randomly do something unexpectedly kind when no one’s watching. He’s loud, self-promoting, and secretly a decent musician? Maybe. Also, he definitely sleeps in a hoodie sometimes for comfort, which is adorable.

Fangs Fogarty

Fangs is the lovable tough-guy with a permanent sleepy grin and a soft spot you could fall into. He’s rough around the edges, loyal to a fault, and somehow the least surprised person in any chaotic situation. Fangs might be in a gang, might be in a band, might have a pet ferret — details are fuzzy, but he’s always got your back and probably makes terrible puns about sandwiches. Despite the gruff voice, he probably bakes cupcakes that he absolutely refuses to taste in front of people because it would ruin his reputation.

Chuck Clayton

Chuck is the polished sports-star-turned-ambitious-cartoonist — yes both, and somehow it works. He’s charming, competitive, and has a perfectionist streak that makes him either very persuasive or exhausting, depending on the day. He cares about appearances (and social capital), but also sketches secret panel comics about awkward dates that he hides in his locker. He can be a little domineering but will show an unexpectedly soft side when his grandma calls, which melts him in the best way.