The series featuresKJ Apaas Archie Andrews,Cole Sprouseas Jughead Jones, andLili Reinhartas Betty Cooper.
Riverdaleis one of the best shows viewers love to hate because it’s aperpetual merry-go-round of absurdity.
This is a series that hasn’t the slightest regard for sense and logic.
This is precisely what makes it such a compelling series for audiences.
With its shameless absurdity and ridiculous dialogue,Riverdalerelishes in its campiness.
Emily in Parisisn’t a series that’s particularly deep, or even realistic.
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What makesEmily in Parissuch a guilty pleasureis thescenic beauty of Paris and its escapist charm.
The constant views of the city are like a perfect stream of Instagram-worthy content.
This is just not a realistic series by any measure.
Despite concluding in 2004,Friendscontinues to enjoy a devoted fanbase.
In spite of these shortcomings, audiences simply can’t get enough of theFriendsgang.
Their scandalous lives are exposed by a mysterious all-knowing blogger.
With its incredibly convoluted plots and soap-opera drama,Grey’s Anatomysomehow manages to continue to lock in viewers.
These musical numbers range from Broadway classics to pop music hits.
Gleeisghastly in how profoundly cringey it can be.
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