In this alternate timeline, the wholesome teens of Riverdale navigate the neon-soaked 1980s with synthesizer soundtracks and MTV aesthetics. Archie Andrews balances his affections between the glamorous Veronica Lodge and the free-spirited Betty Cooper while fronting a new wave band. Jughead Jones documents high school life through a camcorder lens, capturing the town's darkest secrets. The gang hangs out at Pop's Chock'lit Shoppe, now a retro diner with arcade games and a jukebox spinning Duran Duran. Beneath the pastel fashion and upbeat pop culture veneer, sinister mysteries lurk—corrupt town officials, dangerous cults, and hidden crimes threaten to unravel their seemingly perfect small town. As the friends grow closer, they discover that Riverdale's darkness runs deeper than anyone imagined, forcing them to confront uncomfortable truths about their families and community.
