A formula-breaking episode of Riverdale hints at major supernatural things to come.

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Sabrina the Teenage Witch should be showing up any second now.

is taking place in the past.

And that is fantastic.

The town of Greendale has been mentioned several times onRiverdaleto date.

It is just across Sweetwater River, where Jason and Cheryl were to rendezvous before fate intervened.

Ms. Grundy was killed there too.

Because its the Witching Hour, of course.

Is this murderer the same person as the madman currently pursuing those he feels are sinners in Riverdale?

Fortunately, the getting-smarter-by-the-week Archie arrives just in time to save the day.

He and Jughead deliver the goods.

Then Jughead learns the truth, Penny is using him to pay off his fathers debts.

And just when Jughead thought he could get out, well, you know.

We know that aChilling Adventures of Sabrinaseries is in production.

And the CW never met a crossover it didnt like, so the potential here is obvious.

The only complaint I had about the first season was that Sabrina was hinted at but never arrived.

Im convinced this will be happening soon.

Meanwhile, back in Riverdale proper, Josie is finally getting a chance to shine.

What the hell is Cheryls plan here?

Always keeping things interesting, that one.

Sheriff Keller is definitely having an affair…with Mayor McCoy.

Ive said it before.

I will keep saying it: You guys, this show.

Riverdale Rundown

Its always fantastic to see theCandymanhimself, Tony Todd, turn up in things.

(Or maybe he watchedRentafter hearing Josie and the Pussycats sing Out Tonight).

In the world ofRiverdale,Triple C is the automotive service you call to have your flat fixed.

That makes no sense, but sure, lets go with it.

Betty is wearing Jugheads S shirt.

Expect that to come to light soon, causing more tension for Bughead lovers.

Its killing season in Riverdale.

Will we learn more of the Riverdale Reaper?

Does Cheryl steal scenes?

You dont want to be in Greendale after midnight, believe me.

I cant help myself.

For airing in the 8 oclock hour, the Josie throat-slashing scene was absolutely shocking.

Hal Cooper seemed super chill during the meeting between him, Betty and Sheriff Keller.

Could it be because HE IS THE BLACK HOOD?

Although showrunner Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa didnt actually write tonights episode.

Of course Penny would say Jughead was delivering pancake mix.

The entire town revolves around maple syrup.

Longtime Archie Comics supporting character Mr. Svenson finally makes his debut onRiverdale…and hes creepy as hell.

Also, there was an online petition to make former Jughead/current Spider-Man writer Chip Zdarsky Svenson on the series.

This clearly isnt happening now.

Of all the words of mice and men, the saddest are it might have been.'

Kevin nerding out about a D&D-esque board game to a disinterested Veronica was comic gold.

Chuck Claytons redemption tour began tonight.

In the comic he does in fact become a successful comic maker.

He is experiencing karmic retribution for his deplorable past behavior big time tonight.

Can we just talk about how beautiful this show is filmed?

An extra shout out for thisPulp Fictionhomage in the diner.

Rating:

5 out of 5