Just as Riverdale is a grittier take on the Archie comics, Nancy Drew is a less innocent revamp of the classic book series with Nancy fresh out of high school and working side-by-side with a snooty, entitled Bess and a rough-around-the-edges George. The three friends start the show with an adversarial relationship, reluctantly teaming up to help solve a murder. Speaking of iconic characters from the series, Nancy's hook-up Ned Nickerson has a dark past that threatens their burgeoning romantic relationship. Yeah, that's right, I said hook-up. Pearl clutchers, get over yourselves. It's almost 2020 and it is not at all uncommon for couples to start out on a more casual basis. If the roles were reversed and Nick only wanted sex while Nancy was pushing for more, no one would be complaining. It's only a problem when a young woman is taking charge of her sexuality and putting love on the back burner. I think we all know why. *cough* I wasn't expecting much from this show- some fluffy escapism maybe- and I did find that, but I was surprised at how well-developed the plot is and how creepy the paranormal elements were. It's the perfect show for Halloween month. I'm looking forward to seeing where the story goes and whodunit!

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