Betty and Veronica Kiss In New Riverdale Trailer

01/05/2017 11:51 pm EST

This super-short trailer for The CW's Riverdale, a new teen drama series based on characters from Archie Comics, once again teases the mystery surrounding the death of Jason Blossom. However, I think most people will be talking about the unexpected kiss between Betty Cooper and Veronica Lodge.

In the comics, the two iconic characters are best known for competing against each other for Archie's affection. While it would make for a nice curveball to have Betty and Veronica become lovers, I'm going to assume — based on their P.E. clothes and the audience behind them in the gymnasium — that the kiss is purely for show.

The live-action series offers a bold, subversive take on Archie, Betty, Veronica, and their friends, exploring small-town life and the darkness and weirdness bubbling beneath Riverdale's wholesome facade. The show will focus on the eternal love triangle of Archie Andrews, girl-next-door Betty Cooper, and rich socialite Veronica Lodge, and will include the entire cast of characters from the comic books—including Archie's rival, Reggie Mantle, and his slacker best friend, Jughead Jones.

Riverdale stars KJ Apa as Archie Andrews, Lili Reinhart as Betty Cooper, Camila Mendes as Veronica Lodge, Ashleigh Murray as Josie McCoy, Luke Perry as Fred Andrews, Cole Sprouse as Jughead Jones, Madelaine Petsch as Cheryl Blossom, Ross Butler as Reggie Mantle, Casey Cott as Kevin Keller, Mädchen Amick as Alice Cooper, and Marisol Nichols as Hermione Lodge.

Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa (Supergirl, Glee) writes and executive produces, along with exec producers Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, and Jon Goldwater. Lee Toland Krieger directs.

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Riverdale premieres Thursday, January 26 at 9/8c on The CW!

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