The CW's newest TV series "Riverdale" premiered on January 26 after months of teasers and trailers. The series is loosely based on the iconic "Archie Comics." Since the series and the comics' biggest similarity are the characters, it ended up being one of the most talked over the past months. Now that it had finally been shown, how did it fare with ratings?

"Riverdale" did not open as a smash hit, but it did start strong. The numbers were fairly good and it seemed like the series will continue to gain viewers as it progresses.

According to Comic Book, "Riverdale" acquired a 0.5 in the 18-49 demographic during its 9 P.M. slot on The CW network. In numbers, it has acquired over 1.3 million viewers. Compared to the debut of "Legends of Tomorrow" last year, "Riverdale" had slightly lower rating. Still, those who have seen the first episode have nothing but positive review of the show.

Apart from bringing to life the "Archie Comics" characters that fans love, "Riverdale" also has more to offer. It's filled with beautiful faces and teenage melodrama. More interestingly, it also incorporates mystery and thrill; especially how the first episode ended.

However, some hardcore followers of the classic version have raised some issues with the characters. Although fans have already accepted that "Riverdale's" story will be far different from the ones in the comics, a few still have problems with how they have portrayed Jughead Jones (Cole Sprouse).

Jughead Jones is Archie Andrews' best pal in the comics. Previously, comic book writer Chip Zdarsky has confirmed what fans have been speculating for years: Jughead is asexual.

Nonetheless, it seemed like "Riverdale" won't be following that and it made fans confused. However, "Riverdale" showrunner Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa has spoken about the issue.

"The way we're treating 'Riverdale,' especially season one, is it's an origin story," the showrunner said according to Polygon. "So I think all of the kids are discovering themselves, and a big part of that is discovering their sexuality, their sexual selves."

Showrunner Aguirre-Sacasa also mentioned that the show won't start with anything that is canon in the "Archie Comics" history. Instead, they would wait until it has catched up to the comics' 75 years of history.

"Riverdale" airs Thursdays on The CW at 9 P.M. ET. It stars K.J. Kapa, Cole Sprouse, Lili Reinhart, Camila Mendes and more.