Veronica’s plan to bring Halloween to the teens of Riverdale is sound. After discovering that Riverdale has its version of a holiday specific tragic-backstory when she’s the only one in costume at school, she decides, you know what these people need? A debauched rager and then a burlesque show – all PG-13 of course. It was only a matter of time until the Babylonium lived up to its name and re-created the wondrous, incongruous nonsense that was La Bonne Nuit. AND the discovery that the writer of the Milkman comic had died mysteriously, that his name was Ted, and that the tale was an allegory? Priceless. And the party at Pep comics? Double gold. That section where Jughead goes full paranoid about milk? Gold. It is’t as goofy as “American Graffiti” but it is definitely within the ouvre of the show. Regardless of my disappointment with the lack of lurid scares, I enjoyed much of the episode and this plot. Jughead is going full-on paranoia was a nice start, and the continued reappearance of the Milkman at previous sites of death was a good touch, but I needed this to be the one that laid it on thick. Despite being titled “Halloween II,” there is a distinct lack of slasher action and tension in the episode. Two weeks in a row now have we been teased with revelations and horror and two weeks was the promise not delivered on, at least not in full. I have to say I’m quite disappointed that Riverdale is up to its old tricks with the Milkman. We must never forget this crucial, life-altering fact. All I do know is that Riverdale will be a part of the 2022 TV schedule, and we’re going to be watching the ridiculousness all the same as we normally would.What’s up river-bitches?! Milk is America. Will any of Season 6 make it on this list? Or perhaps Season 7? I’m not sure. If you’re looking to binge all of Riverdale so far, the first five seasons are available to stream on Netflix, while the rest are coming out on The CW now. Such a great episode, and one that isn’t talked about enough. It’s masterful and the best way to get viewers to tune in again - which I did do the next season. From Cheryl’s dealings with grief, to her suicide attempt in the lake, to how the gang saved her and said they’d never let her drown, even after all the shit she has put them through - it’s all wonderfully done, ending the season in a way that makes Riverdale feel worthy of a second season.Įven better? They properly set up for the next season with the ultimate cliffhanger, as one of the characters supposedly gets shot and it cuts suddenly to black. This is, hands down, the best episode of Riverdale, and I personally think it will forever remain that because of how well it was handled. It’s the aftermath of the group finding out the truth, and now, they must wrestle with the reality of what has happened, and what might occur next in their little, dangerous town. Lastly, we have “The Sweet Hereafter,” the season finale for Season 1 of Riverdale. “Chapter Thirteen: The Sweet Hereafter,” Season 1, Episode 13 As someone who was a big fan of Fred and everything he did, I cried a lot the first time this came out, and still find myself sniffling anytime I find myself binge-watching the show. The Riverdale cast had fantastic performances, coupled with a genuine story of friendship in your lowest times, and showing that no matter what you’ve gone through, there will always be someone there to take care of you and keep you comforted in your darkest moments. While it’s not as action-packed and suspenseful as many of the other episodes of Riverdale, it was a necessary story, showcasing how impactful Perry’s character was to the show, and sending him off without leaving any questions. In this tribute episode of Riverdale, “In Memoriam,” the premiere episode of Season 4, we follow the loss of Archie’s father after he is killed in a car crash, and Archie's devastating crash with reality as he realizes his dad is gone. “Chapter Fifty-Eight: In Memoriam,” Season 4, Episode 1
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