I was never a fan of Archie, but in a fit of boredom I started watching this series. I wasn't expecting to get pulled into it, but I find myself curious where it's going. Also, I want to see more of this Veronica.
Not so different as to be unrecognizable.
Spoiler for Hidden: The Archie/Grundy affair was my biggest problem with Riverdale. I wouldn't think that most parents would be so easy-going as Archie's dad regarding his son being seduced by his 30 something music teacher.
I'd expect a dad to take a look at Miss "Grundy" and say "nice one, boy" as long as his wife wasn't around to hear.