Riverdale (season 3)
The third season of Riverdale premiered on The CW on October 10, 2018 and concluded on May 15, 2019 with a total of 22 episodes. The series is based on the characters from the Archie Comics, created by Maurice Coyne, Louis Silberkleit, and John L. Goldwater, and was created by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa. The principal cast sees KJ Apa, Lili Reinhart, Camila Mendes, Cole Sprouse, Marisol Nichols, Madelaine Petsch, Ashleigh Murray, Mädchen Amick, Luke Perry, Mark Consuelos, Casey Cott, and Skeet Ulrich returning from the previous season. Charles Melton and Vanessa Morgan were promoted to series regulars after appearing as recurring stars in the previous season. The season centres around the growing popularity of the game Gryphons and Gargoyles (based on Dungeons and Dragons), and the mysterious Gargoyle King. As well, the season focuses on a cult known as The Farm, who starts indoctrinating residents of Riverdale. Episodes

Cast and characters

Main 
 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
 Mark Consuelos as Hiram Lodge
 Casey Cott as Kevin Keller
 Charles Melton as Reggie Mantle
 Vanessa Morgan as Toni Topaz
 Skeet Ulrich as FP Jones
 Mädchen Amick as Alice Cooper
 Luke Perry as Fred Andrews

Recurring

Guest

Production

Development

Writing

Casting

Filming

Music

Release

Reception

Critical response 
On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the third season holds an approval rating of 84% based on 6 reviews, and an average rating of 7.69/10. The site's critics consensus reads: "Suspend your disbelief and hold on to your beanie: Season 3 of Riverdale is off the rails, and delightfully so." Ratings

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References

External links 
 
 

2018 American television seasons
2019 American television seasons
Riverdale (2017 TV series) episodes