‘Riverdale’ Season 3 premieres Oct. 11

With tensions between the North and Southside at an alltime high—stoked by Hiram Lodge (Mark Consuelos) with the help of Reggie Mantle (Charles Melton), and intensified with the Black Hood’s unexpected reemergence—a civil war seemed imminent. And, indeed, after a brief respite, Season 2 built to a riot that brought out the worst (and best) of Riverdale and its citizens, and culminated in the shocking arrest of one of its main characters.

In “Riverdale” Season 3, it’s the start of junior year and the gang is forced to think about something new—their future. But with Hiram now in control of the Southside, Archie (KJ Apa) on trial for murder, and complicated romantic relationships forming, fans can expect a gripping start to the new season. Based on the Archie Comics characters, “Riverdale” stars KJ Apa, Lili Reinhart, Camila Mendes, Cole Sprouse, Marisol Nichols, Madelaine Petsch, Ashleigh Murray, Casey Cott, Mark Consuelos, Skeet Ulrich, with Mädchen Amick and Luke Perry.

The new season premieres on Netflix Oct. 11