Netflix’s The Archies, a launch pad for Shahrukh Khan’s daughter Suhana, Amitabh Bachchan’s grandson Agastya Nanda, the late Sri Devi’s daughter, Khushi, has just been released on Netflix. The film made headlines for its close-to-the-original comic depiction but after its release on December 7, the film has mostly been planned, especially on Twitter. Netizens have varying things to say, most of them, uncomplimentary.

Critics like Sucharita said the movie felt like a whole lot of nothing.

#TheArchies, unfortunately, felt like a whole lot of nothing. Most of the actors are ill-equipped to carry the film.

More thoughts here – https://t.co/7Q4lGKhpYW#TheArchiesOnNetflix pic.twitter.com/6TItuNynaG

— Sucharita (@Su4ita) December 7, 2023

One user said that the movie was cute. “The actors aren’t the best but they all look gorgeous”.

Sorry to the haters but this was so cute. The actors aren't the best but they all look gorgeous, the production design was insane and the music is good. I had a good time #TheArchies https://t.co/NSXZVptVac pic.twitter.com/Q6woxTVMTL

— kaeden (@wandasitcoms) December 8, 2023

Others outrightly criticised the film as “pathetic” and a “disgusting display of nepotism”.

#TheArchies is a really pathetic film. The fact that reviews are waxing eloquent about it shows the disgusting display of nepotism.I waited for the film for Zoya Akhtar. It was dull,bad acting(Agastya being an exception),terrible screenplay & bad music.I couldn't sit through it!

— Zainab Sikander (@zainabsikander) December 8, 2023

The meme brigade actively took part in roasting the film as one user posted, “If you’re struggling with heart problems, don’t watch this series. These kids’ acting might just trigger a heart attack, and I don’t think even CPR could save you from that drama!”

#TheArchies reviews :

If you're struggling with heart problems, don’t watch this series. These kids' acting might just trigger a heart attack, and I don't think even CPR could save you from that drama! #TheArchiesOnNetflix pic.twitter.com/t7ZPhxW6ps

— Rushabh Patwa (@dodo_rp301985) December 8, 2023

Watching #TheArchies on Netflix right now! Not fair to judge the star kids so soon but boy oh boy…. Hope Zoya bounces back from this quickly! pic.twitter.com/CgxPD0kdSF

— Varun Kilaru (@varunkilaru) December 7, 2023

One user was also reminded of Abhishek Bachchan while seeing Agastya.

Ok be honest because I don't believe it that I'm the only one who every time I see Agastya I see Abhishek #AgastyaNanda #TheArchies #AbhishekBachchan pic.twitter.com/mGex85wo26

— •Just• | viciouslady (@jviciouslady) December 2, 2023

Some criticised that the new actors were not given due credit even though they performed better.

the most unrealistic part about #TheArchies / #TheArchiesOnNetflix (whichever # idk) is that the girls were being led on by Archie when this guy Reggie who is so much hotter was around who even had a better personality too : pic.twitter.com/UHcwS8konS

— 💕 (@middleclassrita) December 7, 2023

Others are strongly criticising the promotional PR as a waste of money.

So many paid reviews for #TheArchies .

Happens when the creators knows their product cannot make sound on it own. 🤣🤣..

No hatred towards @iamsrk but man its literally showing that handles are paid for positive reviews..

Just notice the way these reviews are written 😏 pic.twitter.com/UKafedTxeL

— Prajval jain (@Prajvaljain3) December 7, 2023

Haven't watched #TheArchies yet and after watching this clip, I really don't want to!🙂
It's quite fascinating how PR hyped up #SuhanaKhan as the next big thing!🤡
We know it's her first time but this whole PR nonsense was unnecessary Tbvh!🙂 #TheArchiesOnNetflix #AgastyaNanda pic.twitter.com/Vig0hKLFff

— Atharv | inactive (@Atharvv_18) December 8, 2023