Does Riverdale closely follow Archie Comics?

Yes, it does to a certain extent. But there are some creative liberties taken to make it more modern and appealing to a wider audience.

Not really. Riverdale takes some liberties and has a more modern and darker twist compared to the original Archie Comics.

Riverdale takes inspiration from Archie Comics but makes some changes to modernize the plot and characters. So, it's not a strict one-to-one adaptation.

Yes, it does to a considerable extent. But there are some creative liberties taken to make it more appealing for the TV audience.

It follows the basic framework but takes some creative liberties. There are differences in character development and storylines.

Not very closely. Riverdale takes a lot of liberties and has many plotlines that deviate significantly from the comics.

Not really. Riverdale takes some liberties and deviates quite a bit from the original Archie Comics in terms of storylines and character developments.

Not really. Riverdale takes some liberties and has a darker and more modern take compared to the Archie Comics.

Riverdale has a loose connection to the Archie Comics. While it keeps the familiar names and general premise, it veers off in unexpected directions, making it a unique take rather than a strict match.

Not really. The TV show Riverdale takes a lot of liberties and has significant departures from the comics.