The Secret Genius of RIVERDALE (Video Essay)

[@RobyFN2169dtf]

I’m trying to hit 50,000 subscribers by the end of year, so if you liked this video, please help a lad out!

[@seclilc]

iamthatroby I gotchu. I loved the essay

[@dcmarvelcomicfans9458]

Thank you so much I know how this is possible but you make me hate Riverdale season 2 less and I mean a lot thank you so much I never realized this it always made me mad when people criticize season 3 or season 2 some parts even though it's trying thank you

[@AlexMeyersVids]

Riverdale is the ultimate "hate-watch-guilty-pleasure" show. We all know its not good, but you better believe we're tuning in every week

[@jenlindley7780]

Hi Alex. I would like to see your take on Mad Men. x.o.x.o

[@uilanijams]

I think you just voiced why I watch that stuff. It’s just so bad it’s good.

[@RobyFN2169dtf]

WHY DID I JUST SEE THIS COMMENT NOW????? I fucking love your stuff. So happy you saw this.

[@Mamadeira_]

dude u the king of the riverdale fandom xD

[@piter6026]

Alex the point of this video is that Riverdale is actually pretty good, if it werent we wouldnt be tuning in

[@ace-cq9bp]

THE DRUGS ARE CALLED JINGLE JANGLE. You gotta give love to a show that has the guts to call a drug that way.

[@RobyFN2169dtf]

PAPA PUTINE WITH THE JINGLE JANGLE

[@janet-granite7175]

And fizzle rocks lmao

[@elenaw8248]

Dont forget a gang member called 'sweet pea!'

[@katelynoreilly6144]

The Sugar Man dealing jingle jangle, and Sweet Pea and the Serpents are being framed by the Goulies... oh man what a show! Also the gruff biker dude named TALL BOY

[@adolfobermudez1487]

Elena W I believe “tall boy” it’s worse

[@freyaelliott3120]

I've always described Riverdale as the worst show I've ever religiously watched

[@xoxopuppies12xoxo]

Freya Elliott that’s so accurate

[@RobyFN2169dtf]

Perfect description

[@umbrellacorporation4435]

Nah, the worst show I’ve religiously watched is Glee

[@rawani.2097]

yass, but sometimes it's so cringy that i have to fast forward it.

[@ace-cq9bp]

@@rawani.2097 i do that all the time. Specially with any scene with Jughead and Betty. Best worst couple.

[@greekmemezelos6098]

"Dark" Betty (lmao)doing the serpent dance while 40+ y old people were watching 😩👏

[@ameliataylor4012]

neon elliot and Jughead decides that he should just let her do that and not stop her at all

[@mirandaa6551]

yeah... it's gross. The best part of that scene is Toni's look to Jughead, knowing he would not be happy about her doing that, but also a look of "I told you the serpent dance is sexist and outdated"

[@KaylaNoelle1]

@@mirandaa6551 Toni is one of the best characters tbh she's very rational ... unlike Archie.

[@maudtrenite856]

the thing is that the 13 year olds actually watching riverdale don't see that it's mocking itself and they take it seriously

[@anikkaferrer2245]

Yeah I’m the 13 year old

[@13time]

Um no we don't actually serouisly I dont think anyone does at this its like a a cringe fanfiction come to life and that's why it's amazing😁!

[@maudtrenite856]

Glenda Reitze hahahaha

[@ica6239]

Nahhh I'm 13 and I see it as pure fanfic on TV. I mean I've seen Wattpad stories better than Riverdale...

[@maudtrenite856]

some random person online I’ve seen garbage bags better than riverdale tbh

[@BreakingBanter]

And the Emmy Award for Best Actor in a KZbin video goes to

[@RobyFN2169dtf]

i want to thank my idol, cole

[@user-yk1yk9sd8v]

when people call the show stupid because the names like 'poppa poutine' and 'jingle jangle' it annoys me because, that's the point, it's a homage to the type of names in the archie comics. like lets be real the archie comics have the stupidest names i've ever seen but that's part of it's whimsicality and fun. and the show doesn't take itself too seriously either so what's the problem?

[@user-yk1yk9sd8v]

also like you said in the video i appreciate how it doesn't treat itself like some life-changing show. an example is when madelaine did a mini sexual assault psa after what happened to cheryl in season 2, and she admitted that it was highly dramatised and unrealistic while also speaking out about an important issue.

[@poppyseed5056]

right?? people get annoyed at the way veronica talks, but that's the way she talks in the the comics and it really brings her character to life

[@HiTopFilms]

I’m glad someone understands why Riverdale is one of the best network shows. Fantastic video, gotta get to Pops for some G and G now!

[@greekmemezelos6098]

Don't forget to take your jingle jangle 🙇😜👌 or maybe some fizzle rocks 👀👅

[@claraaaa2003]

Omg, hiii Just wanted to say I love your videos!!

[@marksilla8276]

Oh God this made me laugh so bad.

[@angelinakontopria4058]

Its so bad I laugh at every single episode

[@definitelynottommywiseau3037]

i'm weird i'm a weirdo i don't fit

[@misty4991]

the serpent queen. is a warrior queen

[@cheddarandsourcream]

I am a 24 year old male and this show is my guilty pleasure, incredibly stupid yet I find myself tuning in weekly

[@emma-xi4ih]

cheddarandsourcream lmao me

[@han-mg9eq]

riverdale is one of my favorite shows and when i say that to some people their response is “but it’s so stupid!” and i’m just like yeah, that’s why i watch it. it’s cheesy and unrealistic but that’s part of what makes it great. it falls into the same realm as twilight for me; it’s ridiculous but i absolutely love it.

[@tlotloselei8085]

iM weIRd

[@allrightok9982]

it's not a phase mom!

[@kayh9477]

i’M a weIRdO

[@lmaook5193]

i dOn’T fiT iN

[@Arbrax]

these people are 16

[@rice_frying_shrimp]

these people are 16

[@Steviio]

these people are 16

[@schnatts]

did you get it yet? THESE PEOPLE ARE 16

[@friendlyskeleton1439]

wait, are these people 16?

[@jimbob4372]

Lol nah the main actors are 21-25 😂

[@jessica.a.markert]

For us olds, the moment we saw the casting of both Mädchen Amick and Luke Perry, we realized the show is very deliberately winking at us...

[@KaylaNoelle1]

Not going to lie the dark setting, Madchen Amick, and the diner being a focal point for all the characters immediately made me think of a kind of weird spoofy Twin Peaks and I wasn't even born until 5 years after it first aired.

[@Browntable]

This video is most definitely NOT schlock

[@gennaboffa3943]

If you even watch interviews most of the actors never take the show that seriously it’s more of just some fun. The show is addicting and terrible and like you said I think the writing is smart it’s built to seriously entertain the younger viewers but give the older viewers a good laugh.

[@chloekovac4886]

Riverdale kinda reminds me of tik tok, it ain’t quality or good but it’s entertaining asf

[@agirlwithdreams15]

Chloe Kovac theres a sort of renaissance happening from weird furries, cheesy people, and annoying edgy white boys to Vine 2.0

[@arinaz318]

“Riverdale has bad writing” - every eleven year old on the internet. It’s like we all have masters in literature 🤦‍♀️ Just sit back, relax, and enjoy this gem of a tv show

[@zaragozrex]

"GOD THIS SHOW HAS SUCH BAD WRITING, WHY DOES IT SUCK!?" - Troglodyte Seriously glad you uploaded this, been meaning to check out Riverdale once I saw it's beautiful clips on Twitter.

[@RobyFN2169dtf]

Look, if you watch it as it is intended (an absolute laugh), you'll have so much fkn fun with it.

[@coffeefrog]

Had to stop half way through because I just realized I hadn't finished season 2. MY APOLOGIES. I SHALL FIX THAT RIGHT NOW. Also, I TOTALLY agree with you. This show is so bad it's good in all the right ways.

[@connornyhan]

Honestly, I found the first season more self aware than the bonkers, insane, soap opera-y bullshit in the second season. But maybe, I might just need to give it another chance.

[@elianna838]

Connor Nyhan I agree. I liked the self awareness of the first season. Hated the “religious” black hood subplot.

[@askhollib]

I've never seen Riverdale, but you do some of the best video essays online. I watch every one that you do, whether or not I have seen the movie/tv show. Keep up the great work!

[@sultanms3704]

I swear to god I'm about to unsubscribe and turns out this is my favorite video. You're the best, man

[@RobyFN2169dtf]

Never doubt me again

[@crazwizardlizard]

I think teen wolf sorta filled this space for a while.

[@swand1383]

ZWar101 yeah but it wasn’t very popular so it didn’t really for everyone

[@jonvart6136]

First saw Riverdale when my housemate was watching it. I sat with her and laughed at it's bizarre choices and all around how bad it was. A few months later we've watched every episode and i eagerly anticipate the next, for every reason you outlined here.

[@katelynoreilly6144]

Yesss! People who are like ‘it’s trash?!’ we respond ‘exactly!’ - it’s easy and fun and insane and just *great*! I’m not even guilty about this pleasure. Perfect video essay, thanks a buuunch!

[@positivelyliv]

I'm looking forward to seeing every single video of yours start with an "[Insert property being examined here] summarised" segment from now on- it's your brand now.

[@RobyFN2169dtf]

#brandpower

[@alexaepstein342]

there are 1000 "riverdale cringe" videos on youtube that miss the mark and dont understand the brilliant camp in this show. this is the only good take ive seen!

[@rieieiei]

Quarantine gave me time to finally watch riverdale and i actually like it. The cinematography and different take on dialogues in episode 1 hooked me up😂. When i started watching season 3, i've felt it gotten a bit weird with all the GnG and Gargoyle King stuff going on and I started to read all the hate. But in the end of that season, everything made sense. How, it's never an actual "mythical-thing-become-real" to begin with but only an illusion playing in the minds of those whose taking drugs that's gotten a huge production. It's not really "trash" of a show like some people say it is. The show have nice cinematography, talented actors, it doesn't end a storyline with a loose end and has great character developments. The dialogue has a mix of humor, sarcasm and references. The era which the show really take place is confusing. It's wierd and sometimes confusing which makes it addicting to watch. Its sad how some people gave up on the show and never gave it a second chance. It's not a movie where all your questions can be answered 30 minutes later. You gotta see the end to fully understand the story. Its a really nice show and it have people who really love it. It's understandable if you want to give your opinion but giving an opinion is different than plain talking shit about something. Everything have its own limitation.

[@watakashe6072]

Holy shit, I'm self aware now. I went into Riverdale for a murder mystery and I completely missed the point of season 2 and 3. I found myself laughing at the fuckery that was the dialogue and plot but I didn't even realize that it was supposed to be that way. The show of course has some real problems that need to be fixed(like the queerbait) but I need to stop criticizing it so much and I need to start enjoying it.

[@elianna838]

hey guys its me I guess???? But I really liked the murder mystery bit... and the whole thing where V’s dad is gonna build a for-profit prison? Like DAMN??? that is the shit I watch Riverdale for?!?! I don’t watch it for some magic DnD game

[@watakashe6072]

@@elianna838 I completely get your point, and I thought the same thing. But I think the fact is that they literally can't make The Archie Comics a serious thing without it being a bit ridiculous. But I'm with you, I really enjoyed the simple murder plot.

[@Pharaoization]

What's queerbaiting? I read it refers to the kiss between Victoria and Betty in the first or so episode? But why is that an issue? They wanted attention and it made sense in that scenario. I don't see how you wanna make everything 100% pc

[@stevenrivera802]

Was legit waiting for this video to drop to decide whether or not to watch this.

[@RobyFN2169dtf]

Now you know... (You should watch it)

[@MattyBmemes]

This is my favourite video of yours, Im shocked you have so few subscribers ive been around this channel for a year and thought you had way more based on the quality. Love your work

[@roy.shrestha]

Wow this video makes me look at Riverdale from a completely different perspective. I used to think that certain underrated shows deserve more popularity than Riverdale. But the show is not meant to be taken seriously, it is ridiculous and the writers are very well aware of that

[@alicec2405]

I think what’s fun about riverdale is it’s the only show that’s aimed at 13 year olds but not ashamed about it and not trying to be anything else. I don’t really think it’s satire on the genre, it’s just self aware enough to know it’s audience and perfectly deliver-like wattpad

[@acolalillo22]

this is exactly what I love about riverdale- they embrace their absurdity while never taking themselves too seriously, people who look down on the show need to get off their high horse, it's actually so entertaining!

[@jade_maus_]

You hit every point that I’ve ever argued pro riverdale, love it love it love it

[@brennajones8296]

You should write this as an editorial paper.

[@Kikkarlin]

One question, how do you know it's on purpose? Other than the moments you have labelled as self-aware? To be fair, that's why I've always struggled with any sort of analysis of art. We always fill in the blanks for creators we have never spoken to. I mean, your reasoning is 'A writer couldn't do that and think they're being serious'. It's kind of just...your opinion. Not a fact-based analysis. Like, there are no quotes from the writers or creators that indicate they're just meme-ing around.

[@RobyFN2169dtf]

I have never claimed to know what the writers or show runners actually doing. Everything on my channel (and the channels of many others) are opinion-based. I think Riverdale is aware of their weirdness, that’s how I have interpreted the show.

[@Kikkarlin]

@@RobyFN2169dtf Alright, my bad. Like I said, it's more an issue in general than an issue with you and your content. Clearly I was misinterpreting your work. Apologies.

[@user-yk1yk9sd8v]

Lines in the show like when Kevin said "Mr I'm weird i'm a weirdo said I love you?" to Betty and Jughead's reaction to the name of the drug 'jingle jangle' are one of the many quotes where the show is making fun of themselves. I picked up on these quotes easily and kinda realised that it was just harmless fun.

[@KennethLyVideography]

The creators shouldn't have to go out of their way to tell you their intentions. You should read their intentions from the work they have created, cuz thats what they are speaking to us through. "The show creators are memeing" is a reading you should be able to do provided by the content of the show, not from any external context.

[@Kikkarlin]

@@KennethLyVideography I'm not saying they should. Also, troby said himself it's his opinion. So that's enough of an answer for me.

[@Cheddybear05]

The show is just so ridiculous it makes a really good binge for when you wanna watch something but settle for a show you've already watched a million times before

[@CedarVisionProd87]

You beat me to it! Been trying to work on my video essay for a while but could not find the through line - because I am so drawn to it and like obsessed with it. Brilliantly done, mate! Love this.

[@elizabethjulia20]

"IS AWARE OF HOW ABSURD IT IS". THANKYOU. Fucking finally someone who understands writing and the genius of the ridiculousness/cheesyness and self-awareness of Riverdale.

[@Whimzy74]

Huh. This was a much different take than I was expecting. You redeemed the show but I still don't think I can watch it.

[@RobyFN2169dtf]

What’s your favourite episode of Riverdale?

[@DanPurcell]

Idk if there's even a favorite, every episode always gets more bonkers and makes me want to watch it even more hahaha

[@madameshahira4483]

The carrie musical. Fucking ridiculous

[@RobyFN2169dtf]

@@madameshahira4483 THE MURDER OF MIDGE!!!!! i c o n i c

[@gatecrasher08]

definitely the midnight club, I nearly died of laughter when they played the theme and it was a 90s remix

[@jonvart6136]

Super angsty slomo bridge fight in the rain hands down.

[@penvellyns]

Yes! Great video, Roby. I get such an adrenaline high watching this show because it's THAT fun. I think a lot of the joy is knowing that it could go ANYWHERE and isn't limited by any degree of realism, while still creating fun and enjoyable characters. All of its send-ups for different movie genres are great.

[@inappropriatecontent2589]

I really loved the eery yet sorta “realistic” vibe, of season 1, and how it gave you the feeling that riverdale was somewhere stuck in the past, despite the use of things iphones. And honestly, I’ll even take season 2. But man, going supernatural in season 3 has completely alienated some of its audience

[@annehmbar]

Soemtimes it stresses me to watch riverdale because the stuff that hapoens is just over the top sometimes... But damn i really enjoyed the newest episode. It had something new and interesting, i just don't know what it is :)

[@xoxopuppies12xoxo]

I’m going to be honest, I like the show. I’m not saying it’s a great show but it’s fun! It’s not perfect by any means but hey some people just want to chill and binge it on Netflix.

[@dailymadness9129]

Exactly like it’s not that we think it’s perfect but it’s very entertaining ESPECIALLY during quarantine and a lot of people say it dies after season 2 but in my opinion it honestly only get even more interesting after season 2

[@living_dead_meme570]

You are the ONLY person that gets why I love this show so much

[@kat7020]

This video has completely changed my view on Riverdale. In your posts before this video I thought you were going to insult it. But I can see where you're coming from and I'm going to rewatch the show with a whole new mindset. Thank you!

[@mickyjoe97]

Is Quentin Tarantino really an indie director? 🤨

[@assholebyginger]

No, all of his movies have huge budgets are backed by major studios.

[@jackdonohue7893]

I think Jughead was talking about the type of movies he makes. Not literally himself.

[@katpig1]

I'd love to see an update on your opinions on the rest of the series!!

[@sophiebyrne3604]

This video is so good. damn well done, really good points, i think everyone who knows of riverdale should watch this!

[@nicolelynch7237]

This video was so good. You actually understand my logic and every one needs to see this video.

[@readrecreview]

ngl this video lives in my head rent free & I do point to it anytime anyone actually asks me if I'm still watching after all this time

[@mariacamilaperezortiz282]

Good point on the self awereness, this last season had an episode where Betty talks about all the absurd things she's been trough and why that was the reason she didn't have time to work on the school anuary.

[@danisdose6566]

YALL we can all agree that the 90s rewind episode was the best one👏🏽👏🏽

[@art-is-awen8842]

God thank YOU. You fucking get it. I'm so tired of trying to explain to people that it's OK that it's horrible.

[@yusurkassem4174]

Love this video! I honestly think the acting in episode 4 of season 3 was very well done tbh. The characters are meant to be different than their parents but also I could see their parents in simple movements especially Alice.

[@magik18]

someone deadass said "we're endgame archie" "there was a mass seizure at school" and "we're going to be a ship" in this show,,,,,, who would watch that

[@MANJYOMETHUNDER111]

For real though, it's actually pretty consistent across seasons. All three of them have been about a murder mystery in one form or another, it's just the window dressing that changes.

[@RevRyukin7]

Honestly, some of the plot threads are actually REALLY well written and interesting (like Archie becoming one of Hyrams goons, or the black hood) Not only that, but the acting some times is actually pretty on point.

[@jmbd07]

I never thought it was self-aware tbh. I always just assumed the show was written by 13 year old oblivious girls. I still watch it though, it's my guilty pleasure.

[@nostalgia_junkie]

buddy, you ok?

[@RobyFN2169dtf]

I’m not normal. I’m not wired to be normal.

[@nostalgia_junkie]

@@RobyFN2169dtf wired to be weird

[@pabloe.razog.r.6523]

Currently, I am a dude in my 20s and have outgrown the whole teen-aspect. However, I still watch a ton of these teen shows (ex: 13 Reasons Why) more from an analytical perspective to see how the genre has changed over time. Keep in mind that the teen shows I watched as a teen were shows like Gossip Girl and The Vampire Diaries. But I just binged on Riverdale a few months ago and loved it even though I was constantly pointing out every bad thing that happened. I can actually say that I agree with the points made here.

[@waltmanasse-latham1585]

To be completely honest I really don't think Riverdale is self-aware. If it was, I think I'd enjoy it a lot more than I do now. I've still watched every episode though lmao

[@mke8107]

this actually makes me want to watch riverdale lol

[@RobyFN2169dtf]

Do it

[@jackdonohue7893]

Boochie Flagrante no! It’s an amazing show.. if you know not to take it seriously.

[@elliottocallaghan597]

ahahaha i did a poetry course with you in first semester this year - nice video man!

[@RobyFN2169dtf]

Elliott! Cheers, brother, gotta catch up

[@wythore]

For me Midnight Club's episode deserves an Emmy or an Oscar. It's brilliant and fun and clever

[@filteredfilms7]

You just single handedly convinced me to properly getting around to watch it, i hope i don't regret this lmaoooooooooooo

[@EmpoweredADHD]

Real quick, did you just read "coiffed" like "koi feed" and was it on purpose

[@daisytreloar9849]

my favourite was a line in season 3 ep 6 where betty literally says: 'so...Dilton Doiley's Dead Dad Did it?' I was crying for hours

[@alexdh2001]

summed it up perfectly

[@layunirocha7111]

I knew Riverdale was a masterpiece the moment I saw the “I’m weird” monologue for the first time.

[@emilowski173]

ive been trying to figure out for so long why i actually like this show. thank you.

[@Natta44]

Ahhhh I had a feeling it was self aware, when the dialogue was getting more and more cringey, it was doing it to wind us up like veronica commenting on archie's abs. The 'archikins' nickname hasn't stopped...Also in S2 when toni met jughead and he was sitting on his own in southside high and he said something like "I'm brooding, that's what I do" ughhhhh haha can't help but laugh!

[@spark9_]

easily one of your best videos somehow......

[@emilyhoskins9123]

I was just laughing my arse off to the season 3 finale a couple hours ago. It feels nice to know there are fans who have the exact same outlook as me. I think the show is brilliant. You can never know what happens next because anything is possible

[@aSpectrumofDorky]

Cole puts actual thought into what he says and does. He's a really intelligent guy; Riverdale seemed like the VERY last show he'd take up. But now it makes sense: he's the perfect person to play Jughead. It's 100% in Cole's character to take on a schlocky role similar to his personality. He's taken self-deprecation humor to a whole new level.

[@jadeeye5630]

true! try watching The Legend of The Seeker and then talk about quilty pleasure genius mess of a show

[@scarlettbeans7327]

This was really interest to watch as someone who wasn’t aware of this. I’d watched the first few episodes and simple didn’t get it, but everyone around me loved it and kept watching. I think I might carry on from where I ended it with this new perspective on it. I’ll try not to see it as serious like I did when I first wathed it and instead just piss myself with laughter at how ridiculous it seems instead

[@sierra3644]

i still dont like this show, but im glad youre defending it in an intellectual way also you remind me a lot of karsten runquist i dunno way

[@dharabarot4033]

My Aussie man, this is GENIUS

[@somanypetals]

Now that it’s officially finishing next year pls do a follow-up video to this covering the rest of the seasons lmao I’m dying to hear you cover the multiverse and superpowers season aldkgjfjfjf

[@hna1093]

I'm sorry, I really have to disagree with you. riverdale seems completely unaware of how absurd it is, in my eyes. the acting is straight up ridiculous which could be intentional or could not be. If everything about Riverdale is intentional (which I doubt), then they've figured out a formula that works. The weirdness of it is getting worse though, and that is going to push viewers away. People here from day one are the same people who watched because they liked the eeriness of the show. Maybe the writers foresaw that they couldn't keep up a solid narrative, so they tried to push the show in a different direction? Either way, there are too many factors that keeps Riverdale from being actually watchable.

[@elianna838]

H GQ Urs is the only comment I agree with. The spookiness of the show from Episode 1 is what drew me in. I hated the black hood plot and I really don’t like this whole seasons crossover with Sabrina. I HATE the CaoS.

[@art-is-awen8842]

Nah these are professionals. Trust me, they know what they're doing.

[@jackdonohue7893]

No! It defiantly knows and it is not taking itself seriously.

[@hna1093]

okay after the ashleigh Murray + kj apa / Elijah Daniel twitter feud, I am thoroughly convinced that i am right

[@johannamaberley5468]

Thank you for this!!

[@pretentiousfilmstudent9791]

Shlock = ironically bad that it’s unintentionally hilarious

[@recordswithrem1547]

I liked season 1, hated season 2 but have loved season 3 and 4 I love the ridiculous plots about evil board games and private schools, it’s very scooby doo like and comic like For me what brings it down is the dialogue and all the emphasis on Hiram lodge and whatever his plans are, hirams involvement ruins the show imo

[@KW-vy1rf]

I get what you're saying and I completely agree with you about Season 1 and the first few episodes of Season 2. I enjoyed the slow motion walks set to a slowed down popular song and everything that came out of Cheryl's mouth and Dark!Betty but I think there has to be a certain amount of grounded-ness with this type of show and to me, it's just gone off the rails. But I totally understand watching it as a so bad it's good kind of thing. It is very much that type of show.

[@chelseangungu1231]

the way the writers feel about this video is probably similar to the way I feel after handing in a shit essay and my teacher surprisingly (and luckily) thinks it's good

[@gabrieladelmar4668]

fuck, this made me want to watch it.

[@lewis809]

I was just thinking this the other day. I think the show reflects the comic books in a unique way and I like it! The ridiculousness it portrays is exactly like a comic book, jumping from one story line and set of characters to another. The casting of the show is also good in my opinion, all the actors portray their characters well. The show may look like a mess, but in my opinion its a carefully thought out mess, a show attempting to stay firmly grounded to its comic book origins whilst providing a classic Friday night binge worthy teen drama. Edit: The only thing I wish it could cut out is some of the rare but hard cringe worthy moments! Self-aware or not they can still pull you out of the scene in an instant.

[@SaitoGray]

OH shit, i totally missed the point of this show. I need to watch the second season ASAP.

[@RobyFN2169dtf]

*Mr Aziz voice* gOgOgOgOgOgOgOgOgOgOgOgO

[@ScotchBeard78]

Thank you for actually getting it.

[@EmperorDxD]

It's a satire that's why it's good Just look at the tropes and Teh show it's spoofs on It's a satire of teen drama

[@slow_unsteady]

THANK YOU

[@ShirDeutch]

The Flash Season 4 started off very aware to the fact that it basically became a parody of itself. Then they stopped and I stopped watching.

[@leafyishereisdumbnameakath4259]

I was actually looking through an old Archie comic and the black hood is a superhero.

[@jimcowhand1749]

Plus, Lili and Madelaine are ridiculously 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💋

[@kelcie21]

can i just say they really tried to play these 23+ actors as SOPHOMORES??!