Josie McCoy (Ashleigh Murray) is now a twenty-something ready to pursue her dreams in the big city.
But Josie isnt the titular character; that would be Katy Keene, played by the bubblyLucy Hale.
As in the original comics, Katy is obsessed with fashion.
Her mom was a seamstress and Katy shares her love of clothing.
And then theres the character of New York City.
In the opening scene, Katy walks to work while smiling and gawking at everything like a goofy tourist.
But the writers definitely want you to know that they understand New York City.
At one point K.O.
says, Lets take the F train to Coney Island.
(Yes, the F train does go to Coney Island.
Good job writers.)
(Its unclear what Pepper does at this point… or any point in the pilot.)
Glorias a bit hesitant because shes heard that Katy also designs clothes on the side.
Katy assures her that making clothes is just for fun and would never interfere with her work.
Shes a commoner and hates all the clothes they pull for her.
And to top it off, she demotes Katy to stock room assistant.
Josie is also not having luck achieving her dreams on Day 1 in New York.
Alex helps Josie record music and presents it to the Cabot board, which includes his sisterAlexandra.
(Nothing says billionaire like having a near-identical name to your sibling.)
And then theres Jorge, who is ALSO not making it big immediately.
Katy has a wacky idea: He should audition as Ginger, not Jorge.
She bedazzles a leotard for him, and he nails it at the audition.
Except the casting director has eyes and realizes this is the person he had already cut.
Jorge is not having it and gives a speech about how one day they will all know his name.
I do not believe this was meant to be aHamiltonreference, but thats really all I could think about.
After pre-gaming at their apartment, they decide to do a little light B&E and potential theft?
Its unclear if theyre just doing a clothing montage or are actually walking out of the store.
But either way, they get interrupted by Francois, who is the window designer.
Hes pulling an all-nighter because the client didnt like his vision and its due the next day.
Katy has inspiration and helps him.
No more stock room, which is good news for Katy, but bad news for K.O.
She tells him he should go and theyll do long distance, but he has other plans.
He proposes with a teeny tiny ring, and Katy says … to be continued.
So what do you think of our fledgling grown-upRiverdalespin-off?
Hands down the best moment was when Josie said, I am from Riverdale.
It is the murder capital of the world.
Okay, maybe its tied with Alexandra telling Josie that life isntA Star Is Born.
You dont just meet a guy and win multiple Grammys overnight.
