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'Riverdale' Season 6: 5 things to know about The CW's blockbuster teen drama

The new season will also see the switch from Wednesdays to Tuesday nights and will see a five-episode event titled 'Rivervale'

The wait for a brand new season of 'Riverdale' is almost over. The teen drama which was supposed to call it a day after the fifth season is now entering the sixth and with the show in the midst of a seven-year time jump has a lot to offer. The trailer just heightened the anticipation and the official synopsis just had fans hoping that the season would answer all the questions it raised after a hair-raising season 5 finale. 

Here's the official synopsis before we jump into all the things you need to know ahead of season 6. “Following the explosion that ended Season Five, a new day dawns in the town of RiverVALE, where everything is as it should be. Veronica (Camila Mendes) and Reggie (Charles Melton) are now the town’s power couple, while Jughead (Cole Sprouse) and Tabitha (Erinn Westbrook) move in together. But with Cheryl (Madelaine Petsch) demanding a return to the “old ways,” this serenity will surely not last. And how could Archie (KJ Apa) and Betty (Lili Reinhart) possibly have survived?"

So 'RiverVALE' it is.

When will 'Riverdale' Season 6 release and where can you watch it?

'Riverdale' Season 6 releases November 16, at 9 pm ET on The CW. It will be a five-episode event that will also feature a cameo from Kiernan Shipka as Sabrina Spellman. The new season will also see the switch from Wednesdays to Tuesday nights and the event is  titled “Rivervale.”

Who's in the cast?

Expect most of the cast to return and reprise their roles. KJ Apa as Archie Andrews, Lili Reinhart as Betty Cooper, Camila Mendes as Veronica Lodge, Madelaine Petsch as Cheryl Blossom, Casey Cott as Kevin Keller, Charles Melton as Reggie Mantle, Vanessa Morgan as Toni Topaz, Drew Ray Tanner as Fangs Fogarty, Erinn Westbrook as Tabitha Tate, and Mädchen Amick as Alice Smith will all be returning.

What can we expect from Season 6?

Season 5 ended with Hiram Lodge having one last trick up his sleeve before leaving the town for good. He had a bomb planted under Archie's bed that explodes leaving the redhead and Betty's fate in doubt. Prior to that, the relationship dynamics have changed with Veronica and Reggie now a couple. Archie is with Betty and Jughead is with Tabitha. 

Much about season 6 is kept under wraps. What we do know is that there will be a crossover with Shipka coming in as Sabrina, Talking about the crossover, showrunner Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa told TV Line that there were plans of introducing the character since the show's first season. “We’ve been talking about having Sabrina visit Riverdale since Season 1, so it’s thrilling that this is finally happening, as part of our Rivervale special event," he said. " It’s also perfect that she shows up to help Cheryl Blossom during her hour of greatest need. Everyone on set lost their minds—I think fans will, too. It’s really fun and special."

Showrunner

Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa serves as the showrunner.

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