Some things were different back then… Others, not so much… This Wednesdays #Riverdale is an unmissable blast from the past. Teen FP and Teen Fred streaking, because why not?, he tweeted on Monday. Credit: The CW When EW caught up with theRiverdalecreator, he elaborated on the scenes purpose in the episode. But viewers should keep their eyes peeled during the scene. They are streaking in front of a glass cabinet....
Spoiler alert: This post contains plot details from the May 16 season finale ofRiverdale. Read at your own risk. EveryRiverdalefan has a ship theyre willing to go down with. FromBugheadtoChonitoVarchie, the CW hit is bursting with romantic relationships that inspire intense devotion and GIF creation. For creator and showrunner Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, it was a moment two seasons in the making. Ive been rooting for Moose and Kevin since the pilot, he tells EW....
… Aaaaaand were moving on. Long story short, the Ghoulies won. Now, most Serpents either joined the Ghoulies, were arrested, are in hiding, or left town. Credit: Dean Buscher/The CW And thanks to Hiram Lodges expertly orchestrated plan, Sunnyside Trailer Park fell. The Serpents dont exist anymore, FP tells his son. Also, Fangs is alive! So in other words, you fake-died for nothing, Jug! But the update doesnt end there!...
The angel of death is loose in Riverdale, but will Fred Andrews be its first casualty? Welcome back to Riverdale, everybody! Or, as Jugheads voiceover put it, at its heart, its a haunted town. Credit: Dean Buscher/The CW But also, almost. Actually, I wanted him to but we were interrupted by Southside Serpents. Lets have a chat. They only need to know when you do. And even then, I wouldnt tell YOUR mother anything unless you want to end up living with nuns....
Jughead becomes a Serpent while the Black Hood tests Betty’s loyalty Welcome to my favorite episode ofRiverdalethis season. I believe the stakes now. But before I say too much… Credit: Dean Buscher/The CW He tells her that he wants to cleanse Riverdale of its sinners…and that includes Polly. And he knows shes at the farm. If she does, hell kill Polly. So, working within those guidelines, Betty gets Archie to walk her to school....
If business is booming, Riverdale is pretty much fine. But also, things are dark in Riverdale. But dont worry, Archies plan doesnt only consist of him staying up all night holding a baseball bat. Credit: Bettina Strauss /The CW Theres a stage two, and its just as ridiculous as stage one. Ummm, not the best flyer there, Arch. (Its a good thing youre pretty.) Do not tell me that Archie has been guarding doors that are actually unlocked....
But its when those masks slip sorry, back to the metaphorical mask that you see someones true self. With her hair down, Betty runs to Nicks hotel to find out if the Black Hood killed him. Sadly, the answer is no. Credit: Bettina Strauss/The CW As for Betty, she gets a call from the Black Hood on her walk back home. And now that hes seen her true self, the real work can begin, whatever that means....
The episode is called Chapter Seventeen: The Town That Dreaded Sundown.The town that dreaded sundown. Is there a more dramatic way of phrasing that? Spoiler: No, theres not. Credit: Bettina Strauss/The CW But thats also part ofRiverdale, right? Ive never felt more confused, so lets just get into it, shall we? But the serial killer isnt the only issue in Riverdale. (When did this happen? I have some doubts.) (Archie already did its not his fault it went #viral and now everyones sharing it....
I shouldve known that the theatrics of a musical would pair perfectly with the theatrics ofRiverdale. Anyhow, lets get into it, shall we? The hour wastes no time in giving us our first group musical number. Credit: Katie Yu/The CW Could Archies IQ one day grow to be as impressive as his biceps? THAT is the true mystery ofRiverdale, and only time will tell. The group number then leads us directly into Kevin welcoming everyone viewers included toCarrie: The Musical....
Papa Poutine has a son named Small Fry! Reggie is angry enough to shoot someone! Veronica is opening a casino! Credit: Diyah Pera/The CW We start with Archie campaigning for his father by going door to door and handing out fliers. So far, no luck. Then theres Betty, whos pretty sure shes sitting across from the Black Hood during breakfast. But, as Cheryl puts it, Thats the world we live in....
Apparently, the answer is yes! because as Cheryl says AT THE FUNERAL because if thats not an appropriate place, what is? the Vixens wont rest until those responsible for the murder of our sister is rightly punished. Credit: Katie Yu/The CW What are they going to do, smother the Black Hood with their pom-poms? (This is not a female thing! This is yet another teenager thing!) Cheryl then tells Sheriff Keller, Your days of failing this town over and over again are numbered sheriff....
We start with a quick catch-up on what Cheryls new life is like. In short, shes miserable. Her hair is in a ponytail. Credit: Katie Yu/The CW Talk about some sound logic! Then theres the other political campaign: Fred versus Hermione for mayor. He never went to New York and left Riverdale behind! Also, he never went to prison! (Hes got you there, Hiram.) Once again our poor, sweet, dumb Archie just doesnt get it....
(Yes, it makes sense.) However, I want to say something about this episode: This felt like the right amount ofRiverdalecraziness. There were multiple absurd moments Chic holding that baby! Credit: Jack Rowand/The CW A grown man who goes by the name War Baby! Clifford has a twin! and Jughead turned his dramatic exposition up to 11, but you know what? It was the kind of crazy that makesRiverdale, well,Riverdale. If were looking atRiverdaleas a scale, this was a balanced episode....
