Riverdale, a new teen drama that brings the characters of the Archie Comics to life, premiered Thursday to rave reviews, and has already been dubbed the Gossip Girl-meets-Twin Peaks series we need right now. But seeing Archie go from a light-hearted comic to a salacious drama has been a difficult concept to grasp for many, including longtime fans of the characters. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Archie Comics CEO Jon Goldwater said, “It’s all one big narrative and one big movement to give Archie and his friends the right placement in pop culture. But still, Goldwater insists, the “essence” will remain the same: “Archie is the best of us. Whether it’s a comedy, horror or teen drama, that’s always going to shine through, and that’s why people love him and his friends.”

Source: National Post January 31, 2017 15:59 UTC