Camila Mendes Picks the Best and Worst ‘Riverdale’ Eras — Some Fans Won’t Be Happy
Camila Mendes Just Ranked Every ‘Riverdale’ Season — And Fans Are Already Debating Her Choices
Few television shows have experienced a journey quite as wild, unpredictable, and downright chaotic as Riverdale. What began as a stylish teen mystery eventually evolved into a genre-bending rollercoaster filled with serial killers, cults, alternate timelines, superpowers, and enough plot twists to keep social media busy for years. Now, one of the show's biggest stars has weighed in on the debate fans have been having since the series finale.
Camila Mendes, who brought Veronica Lodge to life across all seven seasons, has revealed her personal ranking of Riverdale's seasons—and her list is already turning heads.
1. Season 1 Still Reigns Supreme
Topping Mendes' list is the season that started it all. Season 1 remains widely regarded as the show's most grounded and focused chapter, blending small-town mystery, teen drama, and noir-inspired storytelling into a breakout hit. For many fans, this choice feels almost impossible to argue against.
2. Season 2 Holds Strong
Landing in second place, Season 2 expanded the show's darker themes and raised the stakes significantly. The Black Hood storyline helped transform Riverdale from a teen drama into a full-blown cultural phenomenon.
3. The Surprise Entry: Season 7
Perhaps the most unexpected placement is Season 7, taking the third spot. The final season divided audiences with its bold creative choices, but Mendes clearly appreciated its nostalgic return to the 1950s setting and fresh perspective on the characters.
4. The Middle of the Pack
Seasons 3 and 4 occupy the center of the ranking, representing some of the show's most experimental years. These seasons delivered unforgettable moments, even as the series became increasingly unpredictable.
5. Season 6 Brings Up the Rear
At the bottom sits Season 6, arguably the most ambitious and bizarre chapter in Riverdale history. Packed with supernatural elements and reality-bending storylines, it pushed the show's creativity to its absolute limits—but evidently didn't resonate with Mendes as strongly as the others.
Whether fans agree or disagree, one thing is undeniable: Riverdale never played it safe. And judging by Mendes' ranking, even the people who made the show continue to have strong opinions about which era of the series truly represented its peak.