We look at what’s ahead for Archie and the gang in Riverdale Season 2.
This article contains spoilers for the entirety ofRiverdales first season.
Perhaps the greatest tribute to the source material is howRiverdalefeels both timeless and completely right now all at once.
It is a series where slut-shaming text messages exist alongside of teens hanging at an old-fashioned malt shop.
This merging of styles creates a heightened reality, one where it seems like anything can happen.
The Archie/Fred relationship groundedRiverdaleand provided it with its heart and soul.
The pairing of Perry and K.J.
Apa was masterful casting, as their father/son dynamics felt real.
But again, this dramatic development solves the problem of having an Archie show where Archie isnt the focus.
The ripples of Freds shooting will be felt elsewhere throughout the community as well.
As for those babies?
Is it too much to hope for somemayhem surrounding them, possibly tying into the Greendale witches.
(More on them in a bit).
Here comes the Sugarman!
We have zero idea what is going on in this image that showrunner Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa tweeted back in August.
But it looks sinister and involves the Blossom twins, so sign us up!
Was the hold-up at Pops just a ruse to gun down Fred?
Mark Consuelos has been cast as Hiram Lodge (whose appearance in theRiverdalespin-off comic is featured above).
It is also worth mentioning that Archie and Mr. Lodge have a historically tumultuous relationship in the comics.
But as the season progressed, Hermiones own secrets began to reveal themselves.
Having never really forgiven her mother for forging her name on documents, Veronicas apprehension towards her grew.
So much so that she referred to Hermione as Lady Macbeth in the finale.
Alice Cooper will continue to be absolutely unhingedBecause seriously, this character is already perfect as is.
Why mess with that?
Additionally, rumors are swirling that she will have an affair with F.P.
Jones (himself to perhaps bereleased from prison early).
But Reggie wasnt much of a force inRiverdales first season.
Her family destroyed, she found herself completely and utterly lost.
Then, following a vision (or was he really there?)
of a zombified Jason underwater, she was rescued by Archie and given another chance.
(See the trailer below to witness her screwing with the mind of her hospitalized mom).
More hamburgers for JugheadBecause he only ate one the entire season.
Cmon now, thats not right.
(True, Joaquin did leave town, but it was a decision that was story based).
The season finale featured the debut of Hot Dog, Jugs faithful sheepdog from the comics.
So you do the math.
Is it any wonder she is a bit brusque at times?
So, what should you expect from Josie and company?
More great performances and hopefully some added screentime off-stage to develop these characters more.
Betty meanwhile, looked horrified by this development.
Lets also tackle what individual obstacles theyll chase in season two as well, shall we?
Fans werent having it, and the Archie equivalent of New Coke soon whimpered away.
This creative move did have two lasting ripples though.
Secondly, this period introduced the bad boy character of Veronicas ex, Nick St. Clair.
Will the TV version of Nick St. Clair be the ridiculous grunge-esque foe that his ridiculous comics counterpart was?
Man, we hope so.
(Seriously, that comic is oure magic).
We will know soon enough either way.
Even though showrunner Roberto-Aguirre Sacasa has said that the show would be getting more supernatural and K.J.
Apa claimedthat Sabrina would appear on the finale, its quite possible that this plan has changed.
This would render the hints of witch activity as fun Easter eggs on the show, and nothing more.
But who would play her?
Dove Cameron as Sabrina?
She certainly looks the part, but is there any truth to these rumblings?
If the above post from Camerons official Instagram account is to be believed, it looks like it.
(Unless shes just having fun with her fans).
Heres the official trailer for the second season ofRiverdale:
Riverdalereturns to the CW on October 11 at 8pm.
And stay tuned to Den of Geek for our continuing coverage of the series!
