Riverdale

Ended2017United States7 seasons · 137 episodes

Behind a small town’s familiar landmarks, teenagers encounter secrets and dangers that grow stranger with every season. Cheryl Blossom’s guarded…Read more +Read less −

Behind a small town’s familiar landmarks, teenagers encounter secrets and dangers that grow stranger with every season. Cheryl Blossom’s guarded life changes when she connects with Toni Topaz, whose understanding helps her confront the shame imposed by her family. Their romance becomes one of the ensemble’s major relationships, beginning in season two. Later seasons introduce separation, other partners and new versions of their bond, so their story is not an uninterrupted couple arc. Sapphic storyline seasons: S2–7: Cheryl/Toni begins S2; established couple S3–early S5, other relationships/separation later, renewed arc S7. Not continuous romance every season.

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Supporting sapphic storylineDrama Crime Mystery

Sapphic characters & cast

Madelaine Petsch

as Cheryl Blossom

Supporting sapphic character

Vanessa Morgan

as Toni Topaz

Supporting sapphic character

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Details & credits

Country: United States
Language: English
Premiere: 2017-01-26
Seasons: 7
Episodes: 137

Image credits

Poster: Series production / original photographer; sourced via TVmaze catalogue · Source
Madelaine Petsch: Series production / original photographer; sourced via TVmaze catalogue · Source
Vanessa Morgan: Series production / original photographer; sourced via TVmaze catalogue · Source

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Last researched 2026-11-10. Editorially approved.

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