Riverdale (2017)
Riverdale is streaming in Japan on Netflix.
The verdict
Riverdale has pulled the kind of numbers most English series never see. It carries an 8.4/10 on TMDB across 13,798 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack. Episodes clock in around 45 minutes. In Japan you can stream it on Netflix.
Is it worth starting?
This is 7 seasons deep — English crime, leaning drama. With 13,798 ratings behind it, the number isn't going to move much — you know what you're getting.
- Why
- A 8.4/10 that holds up over 13,798 ratings, which puts it at the top of the current list.
- Skip if
- a backlog this size is the opposite of what you're after
- Best for
- A proper binge, once you've got the weeks for it
Story
Set in the present, the series offers a bold, subversive take on Archie, Betty, Veronica and their friends, exploring the surreality of small-town life, the darkness and weirdness bubbling beneath Riverdale’s wholesome facade.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~45 min per episode |
| Genre | Crime / Drama |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa
Cast
Where to watch in Japan
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 27 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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