The second episode of The CW’s Hot Archie show ups the dramatic tension.
Plus, Jughead finally does stuff!
Theres no reason why this televisual stew should work so well, yet here we are.
(A statement that is most definitely at least half true).
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Speaking of which, kudos to K.J.
(as stated on the back of Cheryls cheerleading costume).
Oh Jughead, why are you so complicated?
Lets talk a minute about that pep rally.
What exactly were she and Jason up to on the 4th of July and why?
See also: The brief and creepy shot of Cheryl and Jason sharing a milkshake at Pops.
Mark my words, something dark is happening with the Blossom family.
On the subject of horror elements, Kevin Keller references Madam Satan in this episode.
That character has been kicking around the fringes of the Archieverse since she was introduced in MLJ ComicsPepin 1941.
(The same title that Archie himself debuted in).
Although not seen yet, Mooses girlfriend Midge is name dropped.
Will Kevin have a love triangle of his own?
Theres no way Veronica would be into Magnolia Cupcakes.
Shes way moreBroad CitythanSex in the City.
No word yet on what, if any, significance theDog Day Afternoonposter prominently displayed in Archies bedroom has.
you’ve got the option to just chalk it up as one of his idiosyncratic quirks.
Their inclusion here is a nice bit of fan-pleasing world building thatRiverdaleis doing with its supporting characters.
Rating:
4.5 out of 5
