Katy Keene series on The CW is the new YA drama set in the Archie’s comic universe. Life in the undergraduate college is like a cocoon. But as you step into the professional world, the challenges of living in a big city and fighting for your dreams prove to be much more demanding than you must have thought. But these challenges also give you lessons and friendships that you cherish for a lifetime. You will love the series if you like The Bold Type.
Katy Keene Series Plot
‘Katy Keene’ series follows the titular character and her friends as they adjust to the big Apple and fight for their dreams.
Katy designs clothes for anyone she can, including her friend and roommate Josie, whose singing talent catches the attention of Alexander Cabot, a CEO who hopes to reboot the record label division of his father’s corporate empire.
But Alexander’s dream of signing Josie to a recording contract meets resistance from Cabot Media’s powerful senior vice president Alexandra, who also happens to be his twin sister.
Josie and Katy’s roommate Jorge works at his family’s bodega and has his eye on Broadway, but after a series of rejections, he hopes to take his drag performance career as Ginger to the next level.
The mysterious Pepper Smith plans to open her own version of Andy Warhol’s Factory. She has the connections, but no one seems to know where she got her money — or if she really has any at all.
Katy struggles to manage the pressures of her day job at Lacy’s Department Store and her very demanding boss, Gloria, who is a legendary personal shopper.
But Katy has the support of her longtime boyfriend, KO Kelly, who has his own dream of becoming a professional boxer.
As these aspiring artists take on the runway, the recording studio, Broadway, and the NYC social scene, they will find more than just a career in the big city — they’ll find long-lasting friendship.
Katy Keene Series Cast
The new series is a Riverdale Spinoff created by Michael Grassi and Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa. The series premieres on February 6 2020.
Katy Keene (2020)
Developed By: Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, Michael Grassi
Cast: Lucy Hale, Ashleigh Murray, Katherine LaNasa, Julia Chan, Jonny Beauchamp
Network: The CW
Air Date: February 6 2020 8 PM ET/PT
Katy Keene Trailer
Watch this trailer of TV CW series Katy Keene and tell us if you like this new YA drama.
Katy Keene Review
Katy Keene has all the ingredients of a YA drama that it make itself clear in the first episode. there is romance, hunger for success, and aggression of young blood. Much like a younger version of The Bold Type, the NY flavor adds to these aggressive personalities. The first episode moves at a hectic pace as our multiple protagonists declare their dreams and are used, deceived, and insulted. With their dreams failing, the series is all set for struggle and companionship that will see these young dreamers through the battle.
The performances from the core four are flawless and there is nothing amiss. Whether the series can keep the pace going with the ups and downs of their lives remains to be seen. But for now, you feel ready to Katy Keene in her journey.
Katy Keene Episodes
Take a peek inside upcoming episodes of the new TV show with this episdoe guide.
Episode 1
After a long day, the group of friends, including “It” girl Pepper, all meet at their favorite hangout, Molly’s Crisis, to watch Jorge perform as his alter ego, Ginger, and to see Katy’s latest fashion creation.
Episode 2
SIGNS — With Katy’s personal life in a holding pattern, which everyone seems to know about thanks to the newspapers picking up Pepper’s blog, she can’t seem to escape even at work.
Josie finds a job to help pay the bills but picks up an extra job at a record store, and quickly learns it might be closing, leaving Josie with an idea to help keep it open.
Because of Jorge’s outburst at his last audition he finds himself on the outs with the Broadway community. After begging for one last audition and waiting to hear if he got the part, he must decide if he wants to give up performing as Ginger.
Meanwhile, Pepper finds herself low on cash, but is somehow able to secure a warehouse in which she dreams to open up “The Pepper Plant.”
Episode 3
BROKEN HEARTS — With everything a little off between Katy and KO, Katy tries to make everything perfect for Valentine’s Day, so she can avoid what she is truly feeling including lying to him about Gloria making her work. KO tries to do something nice for the roommates, but only seems to make things worse.
Josie and Alexander have been growing closer, but after she meets another aspiring songwriter, Josie realizes it’s time to change up their dynamic. Jorge has been in a secret romantic relationship, but after he doesn’t show for his performance at Molly’s Crisis, Jorge realizes what he needs to do.
Meanwhile, Pepper turns to an old friend, Ms. Freesia, to help her get some quick cash but isn’t proud of how she is doing it.
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