20 Reasons We Can't Wait to Binge-Watch 'The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina'
NetflixThere's no denying the fact that TV is pretty darn good right now -- maybe even better than movies. With streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime (among others, of course), we can tune in to our favorite shows whenever we have a moment to spare, and potentially watch a full season in a single sitting (the key word here is potentially). So when something new starts to make headlines and flood our Instagram feeds, we get all kinds of curious. Will this be our next binge-watch? Will its stars be the new names we need to know? There's a good chance the answer to both of those questions is yes -- especially when it comes to the new, spooky series, The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, which premieres on Netflix on October 26.
So far, the show looks pretty promising and seems like the perfect thing to watch in the days leading up to the 31st -- aka, Halloween. By now, we've gotten the fact that it revolves around a character we know and love, the iconic Sabrina the Teenage Witch! But, at the same time, it isn't a sad, strange copy of the original series (something we've seen happen and fail miserably many times before).
Nope.
This Sabrina is far more intense. Instead of a being a simple, lighthearted high school comedy, every episode looks like something that will have us on the edge of our seats, wondering what messed up thing -- or drama-filled scene -- will occur next.
So, without further ado, we're listing out all the reason why we'll be settling on the couch with a snack and pressing play on The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina. Aside from just wanting to give it a chance, there are a few familiar faces we'd like to see, completely new characters, inclusivity (yay!), and (what looks to be) some crazy story lines.
The Hype Is Real
We've been hearing about this show for months, and we'd be lying to say we haven't grown curious from all of those trailers, as well as the rave reviews.
It's Nothing Like the Original
Of course, this show is nothing like the quirky comedy that comes complete with a laugh track. It's more cult-y and dark and seems to be a fresh, new story. Forget spells that turn people into nerds or make them burp.
Something tells us this teen doesn't have time for that.
There's a Monster This Time Around
Err, we don't remember a horned evil creature! What's happening?!
There Could Be a 'Riverdale' Crossover
Kiernan is already sold on the idea of the two shows coming together somehow. "As far as the universes being shared, Riverdale is technically the town over and it's not something that's touched on a ton in the show -- but it is referenced a few times in little comments," the new Sabrina told Digital Spy.
For those of us who've started watching season three of Riverdale, we can see how an overlap can happen (and it's possible it'll come sooner, rather than later).
'The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina' Follows Comics
Critics who call The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina an unwanted reboot of the '90s hit TV show, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, can rest easy: This series is based off an Archie comic (it's still pretty popular), not the series Melissa Joan Hart made famous.
The Cast Is All Sorts of Diverse
One example is Lachlan Watson, a non-binary actor who plays one of Sabrina's best friends, Susie, and uses the pronouns he, him, they, and them in everyday life. Now, even more, people -- including teens! -- can see someone similar to themselves on a show, and that's definitely something to be excited about.
We Need More Witches in Our Lives
It's been a while since we've seen a (not-too-scary) show that revolved around witches, and we could use a little something new to break up our Halloween rotation of Hocus Pocus, Practical Magic, and The Craft.
There Are a Lot of 'Easter Eggs'
Apparently, there are sneaky tributes to other spooky shows and films around the set, which is always fun to look for as we watch!
