cj_iwakura
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I do. It's the rest that's getting tired. Parents are bad.
I get it.
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Riverdale |OT| Teen Peaks (or: Archie's Weirder Mysteries) - Thursday, 9/8c on The CW
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I get it.
thetrin
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I actually kinda want Archie to get more involved in the investigation. I dig that he's finding himself, but it's not really connected to the central plot.
Permanently A
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Yeah, it sucks that you can tell Betty's dad isn't the murderer. But he did break into the Sheriff's office to steal all the files... so he's got some motivation for not wanting the Sheriff to crack the case. Meaning someone connected to Poppa Cooper is the murderer or at the very least, is involved in the murder.
The show's been going great so far. So much so that I don't really have anything meaningful to say, haha. Oh, there is one thing. Chery Blossom is basically Nanami from Utena.
GhostWriter24
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Just wanted to thank all the GAF faithful for watching our little show -- it's because of guys and gals like you all that help keep us going further and tell these stories every week. That said, there will be some BIG time revelations next episode which we hope you'll tune in for! Thanks again!!
Permanently A
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Thanks Cole!
Or he assumed his wife or daughter did it.
For what it's worth, I don't know anything about Archie outside that New Archies cartoon in the late 80s and I'd say there is definitely something there.
The show has really grown on me. At first I felt there was too much teen drama but somehow they gave all the characters enough depth to make it worthwhile. The thing that drives me to it is still the mistery part though. I thought last night's episode wasn't as rollercoaster like as previous episodes but still sufficiently weird and moving everything forward. Archie needs some edge at this point. Kinda hope he killed Jason.
Well we have Sabrina that is maybe coming
How does Sabrina tie in with the Blossoms?
More talking about the supernatural stuff in general than anything
Go Tell Aunt Rhody automatically sprang to mind for me when Nana Rose showed up in the wheelchair in Jason's room. The unpleasant family dinner also contributed to those vibes.
I think he's covering for his wife.
It's been quite interesting. Thank you for your efforts.
I dislike Archie as a character, that's basically the biggest mistake a show about Riverdale could make.
It's becoming very soap opera-y, and both my wife and I looked at each other at the end of last night's episode and said eh, I don't know about this show anymore.
Not a good sign when this has been must-watch Friday night viewing for us since it started.
More murder mystery, less about the damn music, please.
Yeah, this.
It's becoming very soap opera-y, and both my wife and I looked at each other at the end of last night's episode and said eh, I don't know about this show anymore.
Not a good sign when this has been must-watch Friday night viewing for us since it started.
More murder mystery, less about the damn music, please.
Yeah, this.
Thanks for some fantastic entertainment!
I'm OK with the parent stuff, because I think a lot of the show is about escaping the cycle the parents are trapped in. This episode made it clear that the dysfunction in Riverdale goes back generations, and many of the parents are trying to lock it in for the current generation. That makes it about the kids breaking the cycle ... I'm guessing some will, some won't.
But, narratively, I think it makes it much more interesting and gives a lot more fertile ground for the story to cover.
But, narratively, I think it makes it much more interesting and gives a lot more fertile ground for the story to cover.
Definitely starting to lose interest, I don't even care anymore who killed Jason because he's such a non character, and I'm sick of being told he's this really handsome guy, he's not at all in my opinion.
I guess I'll tune in for next week's to see what these big revelations are, but I think I'm close to being out. I don't think the characters and their relationships have evolved into anything interesting since episode 1
But on another note,
Richie from Looking ❤️
I guess I'll tune in for next week's to see what these big revelations are, but I think I'm close to being out. I don't think the characters and their relationships have evolved into anything interesting since episode 1
But on another note,
Richie from Looking ❤️
the_firewithin
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Wow all the parents except for Archie's and Maybe veronica are total cunts
Grizzlyjin
Supersonic, idiotic, disconnecting, not respecting, who would really ever wanna go and top that
So apparently the official shipping name for Betty & Jughead is "Bughead." These are the things I learn on Instagram.
I do like that the show has pulled back from the obvious Archie/Betty/Veronica love triangle. They got plenty of time for it, let them all be their own characters first. Even though this was my least favorite episode so far, I was feeling the Friday Night Lights vibe they were going for early in the first act.
Jughead is a sweet baby angel, Fred should adopt him.
I do like that the show has pulled back from the obvious Archie/Betty/Veronica love triangle. They got plenty of time for it, let them all be their own characters first. Even though this was my least favorite episode so far, I was feeling the Friday Night Lights vibe they were going for early in the first act.
Jughead is a sweet baby angel, Fred should adopt him.
I thought the episode was solid.
- loved Cheryl this episode. Her parents are awful though. I'm not sure who is worse, Cheryl's parents or Betty's. At least Fred and Hermione are pretty decent.
- inviting everyone to the funeral so they can see all the suspects. omg.
- sad breakfast club lol
- maple syrup blood fued. It's ridiculous and dumb but I loved it
- Archie, why are you wearing your letter jacket to a funeral. Even Jughead dressed up
- Archie's football/music drama = YAWN. I don't care about it at all, and care little for Archie. Though I did like his interactions with Valerie. But I was also thinking....girl, you can do better.
- I'm also kinda feeling Betty and Jughead, tbh. Though it seems like most people would rather Jughead remain asexual. I'm not overly tied to the comics but it would have nice for him to be asexual - though this could be something that comes out later
- Veronica is still the best
- loved Cheryl this episode. Her parents are awful though. I'm not sure who is worse, Cheryl's parents or Betty's. At least Fred and Hermione are pretty decent.
- inviting everyone to the funeral so they can see all the suspects. omg.
- sad breakfast club lol
- maple syrup blood fued. It's ridiculous and dumb but I loved it
- Archie, why are you wearing your letter jacket to a funeral. Even Jughead dressed up
- Archie's football/music drama = YAWN. I don't care about it at all, and care little for Archie. Though I did like his interactions with Valerie. But I was also thinking....girl, you can do better.
- I'm also kinda feeling Betty and Jughead, tbh. Though it seems like most people would rather Jughead remain asexual. I'm not overly tied to the comics but it would have nice for him to be asexual - though this could be something that comes out later
- Veronica is still the best
I liked the episode. These episodes always fly by. I checked the time to see how much I had left and there were only 5 minutes. Things are moving quick.
Creepy Gran in the bedroom was like a wheelchair gunner in Bloodborne. Very awkward. I got enough plot development to keep me hooked. Plus I think I might be off TeamBetty and onto TeamVal now.
The maple syrup blood feud makes sense if Riverdale is set in Quebec lol.
Creepy Gran in the bedroom was like a wheelchair gunner in Bloodborne. Very awkward. I got enough plot development to keep me hooked. Plus I think I might be off TeamBetty and onto TeamVal now.
The maple syrup blood feud makes sense if Riverdale is set in Quebec lol.
So, about maple syrup ... I guess it could very easily cause a feud:
https://mobile.nytimes.com/2012/12/...-maple-syrup-theft-from-quebec-warehouse.html
I never knew ...
https://mobile.nytimes.com/2012/12/...-maple-syrup-theft-from-quebec-warehouse.html
I never knew ...
Not sure if anyone mentioned this theory yet:
What if Betty was actually Polly but when the craziness with Jason happened it caused her to break off into a new persona. We all know Betty isn't very stable. That's why when Betty was hot tub torturing she thought she was Polly, and why the crazy Blossom grandma recognized her as Polly. Also Betty's dad was watching a home movie with only 1 daughter in it and we haven't seen any evidence of Polly not being Betty yet such as pictures (I think?)
Now I get that there are flaws with my theory. The whole town would have to be in on a giant ruse to act like Betty and Polly were actually different people. This is just a crackpot theory that jumped into my head. Please ignore these ramblings if they make no sense haha.
What if Betty was actually Polly but when the craziness with Jason happened it caused her to break off into a new persona. We all know Betty isn't very stable. That's why when Betty was hot tub torturing she thought she was Polly, and why the crazy Blossom grandma recognized her as Polly. Also Betty's dad was watching a home movie with only 1 daughter in it and we haven't seen any evidence of Polly not being Betty yet such as pictures (I think?)
Now I get that there are flaws with my theory. The whole town would have to be in on a giant ruse to act like Betty and Polly were actually different people. This is just a crackpot theory that jumped into my head. Please ignore these ramblings if they make no sense haha.
Welp.
WadiumArcadium
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Grizzlyjin
Supersonic, idiotic, disconnecting, not respecting, who would really ever wanna go and top that
I wouldn't be opposed to it. They're working at the paper together, only natural feelings might crop up. Bet Jughead getting close to Betty would be a wake-up call for Archiekins.
RecRoulette
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lmao, Archie wouldn't care, he'd be Jughead's best man at the wedding. Archie not caring though would set Betty off though, inadvertently driving a wedge into...BettHead? Jughetty?
That's it, I'm all in on Team Jughetty.
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I am sure this has already been brought up, but what are the odds of Polly being pregnant with Jason's baby?
The Salt Life
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Why did Jughead's dad have his hand behind his back like he was ready to pull out on him?
Miss Grundy thirsty af, hope she comes back.
Miss Grundy thirsty af, hope she comes back.
PHOENIXZERO
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It sounds like they might've been planning to elope and then some shit happened. Jason was running away to go to her and then more shit happened and Jason got dead with a bullet in his head, maybe on the way back from trying to see her?
I've been rooting for this thing since it got announced for Fox and I'm so glad you all got to bring it to life.
Stabby McSter
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If my sources are correct,
Polly will appear in episode 6 at the earliest. I don't know in what capacity tho. flashback? ¯\_(ツ_/¯
_/¯Yeah, the guy is one of the few rational people in the town.
Come to think of it, has Archie's mother been mentioned yet? I assumed Archie's parents had split up sometime before the start of the series.
Last episode Hermione said "I'm married. And you are too." to Fred, but aside from that I don't think she was mentioned.
Apple Turnover
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Grizzlyjin
Supersonic, idiotic, disconnecting, not respecting, who would really ever wanna go and top that
What shocked me was Valerie actually getting a good amount of screentime and development. I was wondering how that would be handled, cause up until now Valerie and Melody have been background characters while Josie talks. Probably my favorite thing about this episode, a nice little budding romance that I didn't expect.
I want to see where this Veronica and Cheryl friendship goes. It's probably going to be like how Amber from Clueless was a total bitch but still got to hang out with Cher and Dionne.
Prototype Viktor
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there is too many reddish brown hair people in this town. and like 9 of them were at the wake
Cross-posting from the Bill Paxton thread.
Bill Paxton absolutely embodied that role of Bill Henrickson in Big Love. The cast was consistently stellar in that show and it really hit its stride in the third season. Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa came on the show that season and his character-driven writing really shine through. I think Riverdale fans would like Big Love quite a bit, I've definitely noticed some similarities in plotting, tone and character relationships.
Bill Paxton absolutely embodied that role of Bill Henrickson in Big Love. The cast was consistently stellar in that show and it really hit its stride in the third season. Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa came on the show that season and his character-driven writing really shine through. I think Riverdale fans would like Big Love quite a bit, I've definitely noticed some similarities in plotting, tone and character relationships.
I am down for a Val/Arch duo. Val's nose piercing is too cute.
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