THEN AND NOW: The stars of 'Riverdale' on their first and last episodes

Olivia SinghAug 25, 2023, 04:42 IST

KJ Apa as Archie Andrews, Camila Mendes as Veronica Lodge, and Cole Sprouse as Jughead Jones on the series finale of "Riverdale."The CW

"Riverdale" aired its series finale on Wednesday night on The CW.
There are only a few cast members who appeared on both the series premiere and the final episode.

KJ Apa was unknown in Hollywood prior to his big break as Archie Andrews on "Riverdale."

KJ Apa as Archie Andrews on the first and last episodes of "Riverdale."The CW

Lili Reinhart played Betty Cooper, the girl next door with a dark side.

Lili Reinhart as Betty Cooper on the first and last episodes of "Riverdale."The CW

For seven seasons, Cole Sprouse's Jughead Jones served as the narrator of "Riverdale."

Cole Sprouse as Jughead Jones on the first and last episodes of "Riverdale."The CW

Camila Mendes played the fashionable, business-savvy Veronica Lodge.

Camila Mendes as Veronica Lodge on the first and last episodes of "Riverdale."The CW

Madelaine Petsch turned Cheryl Blossom from an icy character to an endearing one.

Madelaine Petsch as Cheryl Blossom on the first and last episodes of "Riverdale."The CW

Casey Cott put his musical skills to work as Kevin Keller throughout the show's seven-season run.

Casey Cott as Kevin Keller on the first and last episodes of "Riverdale."The CW

Mädchen Amick played Alice Cooper, Betty's overbearing but (mostly) well-intentioned mom.

Mädchen Amick as Alice Cooper on the first and last episodes of "Riverdale."The CW

Pop Tate, played by Alvin Sanders, was the heart of "Riverdale."

Alvin Sanders as Pop Tate on the first and last episodes of "Riverdale."The CW

Cheryl's beloved twin brother Jason Blossom, played by Trevor Stines, was killed off in the series premiere but had various appearances on the show, including the season seven finale.

Trevor Stines as Jason Blossom on the first and last episodes of "Riverdale."The CW

Cheryl's beloved twin brother Jason Blossom, played by Trevor Stines, was killed off in the series premiere but had various appearances on the show, including the season seven finale.

Here's where every major character ended up on the 7th and final season of 'Riverdale'

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THEN AND NOW: The stars of 'Riverdale' on their first and last episodes

KJ Apa was unknown in Hollywood prior to his big break as Archie Andrews on "Riverdale."

Lili Reinhart played Betty Cooper, the girl next door with a dark side.

For seven seasons, Cole Sprouse's Jughead Jones served as the narrator of "Riverdale."

Camila Mendes played the fashionable, business-savvy Veronica Lodge.

Madelaine Petsch turned Cheryl Blossom from an icy character to an endearing one.

Casey Cott put his musical skills to work as Kevin Keller throughout the show's seven-season run.

Mädchen Amick played Alice Cooper, Betty's overbearing but (mostly) well-intentioned mom.

Pop Tate, played by Alvin Sanders, was the heart of "Riverdale."

Cheryl's beloved twin brother Jason Blossom, played by Trevor Stines, was killed off in the series premiere but had various appearances on the show, including the season seven finale.