We’re making the show for the CW and that audience." Sure, it felt a bit cheap to try and shock audiences with that sex scene so early on, but if Riverdale can "sex up" Archie, why can't The CW do the same with his female counterpart?Īs executive producer Stephanie Savage recently said to the Television Critics Association, "The show’s not necessarily designed for 12 year olds. Plenty of people grew up with this character and hold her dear to their hearts, but there's no reason why Nancy should only appeal to a more innocent version of ourselves. The reaction so far from fans has been decidedly mixed and it's easy to see why.
Recently, however, the traditional values she holds dear have gradually become less relevant, which is why Nancy Drew was long overdue an update of this nature. In the past, Edward Stratemeyer's creation inspired young girls in a market dominated primarily by male heroes, and over the years, her character has evolved to stay relevant and inspire women across generations. Boy troubles share equal footing with more insidious problems of a supernatural variety, and that's why the new show works so well.
Unlike the squeaky-clean detective of yesteryear, The CW's version of Nancy Drew isn't surrounded by a loving family and friends. What Riverdale gets right about male sexuality After all, this is the network that refuses to let Riverdale'sArchie wear clothes in even the coldest of winters. Of course, this isn't the first time that The CW have revamped quaint characters from yesteryear like this. In the past, Nancy has by and large retained the chaste ideals of previous generations, and that was even the case in a new film starring IT: Chapter Two'sSophia Lillis from earlier this year. While The CW is no stranger to teen sex, even newer fans who were raised on the Emma Roberts adaptation from 2007 might be surprised to see the young detective portrayed like this on screen. Just minutes into the new pilot, Nancy bangs Ned Nickerson’s brains out, literally shaking up her literary past as books are knocked off the shelf mid-coitus.
Nancy Drew is known for sleuthing not smooching but that hasn't stopped The CW from reimagining her as a new character who seems worlds away from the girl your grandmother grew up reading.
Nancy Drew also seems to take inspiration from the 1990 show, “Twin Peaks,” which follows crime drama in a small town just like Horseshoe Bay, which is also nostalgic for older audiences.Īlthough Nancy Drew is a fun nostalgic take on the book series for older audiences, only watchers who love extremely dramatic shows, like Riverdale, will stay for the whole season.Spoilers for Nancy Drew season one premiere to follow: Although the 2019 show is captivating in its drama, the show is overdramatic at times, seeming to take after CW’s other dramatic show, “Riverdale.” Another aspect that Nancy Drew shares with Riverdale is Nancy’s tackily dyed red hair, comparable to Archie’s visibly dyed red hair in Riverdale. The reinvention of the iconic Nancy Drew series as a mature drama is a fun spin for teenage and older audiences who grew up reading Nancy Drew. The supernatural elements of Lucy’s ghost become more and more prominent throughout the show. They also try to look into another murder: the murder of Lucy “Dead Lucy” who has been haunting the entire town.
Obviously Nancy Drew and her accused group of friends decide to solve the mystery of Tiffany Hudson’s death. Suddenly, Nancy and 4 of her friends find themselves involved with the murder of Tiffany Hudson, the wife of Horseshoe Bay’s shady rich summer resident, Ryan Hudson (Riley Smith), as witnesses and suspects. At the show’s start, Nancy is taking a gap year while she deals with her mother’s death. Developed by duo Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage, the 2019 series is a more mature version of the book series.ĬW’s Nancy Drew stars Kennedy McMann as Nancy Drew, an 18 year old girl who lives in the mystery-prone town of Horseshoe Bay. 9, a new series about Nancy Drew was released on CW, very uniquely named Nancy Drew. Besides this 2007 movie, countless other movies and series have been released following the famous Nancy Drew.
One movie version came out In 2007, by the name of Nancy Drew, starring Emma Robert and directed by Andrew Fleming. Countless books following her story were published, from 1930 to 2003, following the creation of this iconic detective character. Most people remember the iconic Nancy Drew story originally created by Carolyn Keene and Edward Stratemeyer in the 1930s.