THE CW PICKS UP FRESHMAN DRAMA “RIVERDALE” WITH EARLY RENEWAL FOR 2017-18 SEASON

March 7, 2017 (Burbank, CA) – The CW Network has given an early renewal to its acclaimed freshman drama, RIVERDALE, for the 2017-18 season, it was announced today by Mark Pedowitz, President, The CW.

On a competitive Thursday night, RIVERDALE posts tremendous ratings gains on a delayed viewing basis, particularly with its young skewing audience, growing 78% in adults 18-34 and 85% in women 18-34 in Live+7 day ratings over Live+Same Day. In the few weeks since its premiere, the buzzy drama has quickly become one of The CW’s most streamed shows on the network’s digital platforms, including The CW app and CWTV.com.

Face Off: All Stars Episode Clips - 3/07/17
11.07 - "Puppet Masters"

The episode begins with the suspenseful conclusion to last week’s elimination challenge, and transitions into the latest immunity challenge where the teams create magical marionette characters. Below are episode clips from the eleventh season episode of Face Off, "Puppet Masters," airing 3/07/17, after the jump.

Episodic photos from the sixth season episode of Grimm, "Where the Wild Things Were," airing 3/17/17, after the jump.

The Magicians First Look - 3/08/17
2.07 - "Plan B"

Julia and Kady devise a plan and enlist Quentin, Margo, Eliot and Penny for a magical bank heist that could solve each of their problems. Niffin Alice continues to pressure Quentin to set her free. Below is a sneak peek from the second season episode of The Magicians, "Plan B," airing 3/08/17, after the jump.

Face Off: All Stars Sneak Peek - 3/07/17
11.07 - "Puppet Masters"

The episode begins with the suspenseful conclusion to last week’s elimination challenge, and transitions into the latest immunity challenge where the teams create magical marionette characters. Below is a sneak peek from the eleventh season episode of Face Off, "Puppet Masters," airing 3/07/17, after the jump.

Shadowhunters Sneak Peeks - 3/06/17
2.10 - "By the Light of Dawn"
Luke and Jace Talk About Their Parabatai Bonds/Maia Punches Jace
Magnus Finds Madzie

Below are two sneak peeks/episode clips from the episode of Shadowhunters, "By the Light of Dawn," which airs 3/06/17 at 8pm EDT on Freeform.

Episodic photos from the first season episode of The Magicians, "The Cock Barrens," airing 3/01/17, after the jump.

Episodic photos from the second season episode of The Expanse, "Pyre," airing 3/15/17, after the jump.

Episodic photos from the first season episode of The Magicians, "Plan B," airing 3/08/17, after the jump.