As a new school year begins, the City of Riverdale is still recovering from Jason Blossom's recent tragic death. The events that have taken place over the summer have made Archie Andrews realize that he wants to pursue a musical career and not follow in his father's footsteps. Also, Archie is still sorry to have broken his friendship with Jughead Jones.
Meanwhile, Betty Cooper. She is anxious to see Archie, whom she is in love with after being out in the summer, yet she is not yet ready to reveal her true feelings. When a new student, Veronica Lodge, arrives in Riverdale from New York with her mother, the spark is born between her and Archie. But Veronica does not want to put her new friendship with Betty at risk.
Cheryl Blossom, Riverdale's most popular girl, is happily stirring up situations around Archie, Betty and Veronica to cause trouble. But Cheryl is a girl who holds many secrets, especially about the death of her twin brother, Jason.