Jones having Jasons letterman jacket in his possession this was probably the weakest installment ofRiverdaleto date.
Not bad by any stretch, but there seemed to be an awful lot of wheel-spinning this time around.
The biggest problem with the Serpents thus far is that their apparent leader, one F.P.
Jones, is a man who has no apparent leadership skills at all.
The point here being that F.P.
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Theres a lot of time spent this week establishing that Fred and F.P.
Especially once Mr. Lodge finds out about him and Hermione.
Back at the Cooper house, Polly has, in another slight nod to V.C.
Andrews from the series, been hiding in the attic.
That cobra/mongoose dance Veronica referred to?
Eventually the music will stop and blood will be drawn.
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For now, let us bask in the glow of the glorious fan service that this sequence afforded.
Jughead hanging his hat on the hook by Riverdale Highs showers was a nice touch.
Him and his whoopee cap are inseparable.
So why exactly is Archie at school before classes, and covered in sweat no less?
Is this just advancing of the plot or evidence that Archie is leading a complex and double life?
And Jughead shirtless but not Archie?
Way to flip the script.
Class valedictorian, everybody!
Kevins delighted response to being Veronicas favorite gay friend is the episodes comedic high point.
Casey Cott is this shows secret weapon.
CHERYL BLOSSOM HASHTAG ROUNDUP: #pollycooperkilledmybrother, #nowheretohide, #sharpenyourpitchforks.
There are three, count em, three uncomfortable meals on this weeks episode.
And still not a burger for Jughead.
I mean, cmon.
His attempts to set up Jughead are truly desperate.
Just how much of a dead end is his investigation at?
Did anyone else really feel for the guy working at the club?
Thats a surefire stairway to success!
Finally,Riverdalehas been renewed for a second season!
Congratulations to everyone involved.
The only question is which 1980s/90s actor will portray him…
Rating:
3.5 out of 5
