Riverdale Season 4 - Childhood Ruined

Did Cheryl change her last name to Bates?

I'm really going to miss Fred.

OMG it's Shannon Dougherty!

I'm not crying, you're crying.

I'm fine. Everything is fine.

I guess let's not forget Betty lost her dad too. Even though he was a serial killer, it was still her dad.

Really good episode.

Ooo hot brother. More of him please thanks.

Kerr Smith!

Oh yeah, I forgot Weatherby ran off with the cult.

Sam Witwer!

Where did that guy get a camera with film?

The game is on, Honey.

I hope Veronica isn't thinking of changing her name to Andrews. Too soon.

Moose!

Sign me up for that carwash.

Magic Mike night is a great idea.

Oh yay, a new rich asshole.

Why is the FBI letting Betty defuse a bomb? Law enforcement in this town is questionable at best.

A rocket? Who does Edgar think he is? Elon Musk? This is possibly the dumbest storyline I've ever seen.

Do you like scary movies?

I hope Charles isn't a bad guy. I think I love him.

Y'all would rather have a corpse in your house than a creepy doll? I get it.

Damn, Mr. Honey is savage.

Jughead is dead?! Gasp. Actually, I knew that was going to happen. I saw a preview or something a while back. I doubt he's actually dead though.

I love how excited Jughead is about these books.

Archie just desperately wants to be a hero, doesn't he?

Maybe I'm distracted by his hotness, but I really don't think Charles is a serial killer.

I've decided Jughead is my favorite character. Sorry, Kevin. You lost me last season.

Is Charles gay though? Has that been confirmed? Did I miss something?

Okay he said our bed and that he left Chic so maybe yes? 

Yeah, I would definitely move out of that creepy ass house, Cheryl.

Why do they sometimes talk on payphones and landlines instead of their cell phones?

Why is Jughead the only student concerned that their teacher jumped out a window?

WTF Charles.

I can deal with a lot but not cannibalism. 

Of course people in Riverdale still have VCRs.

Gina Torres!

I'm just going to keep announcing when actors I know show up.

Why is Archie suddenly the quarterback? Wasn't he a running back before?

It's a secret society, Betty. 

Ugh, Brett sucks.

I have a feeling Jughead's story is going to drive the final wedge between him and Betty. Secrets, Yale, and now writing about her dad?

I really don't think you're supposed to use FBI resources to dig up dirt on your sister's nemeses.

What happened to Josie's mom?

Listen, Yale, you can't hold a father's crimes against his daughter. If that is in fact true, hot shady Charles.

Kevin... I'm not judging but I'm not sure this is a good idea.

The limit does not exist.

Why would you throw those answers away at the site of the quiz show? In the room you were using? That was an amateur mistake.

If word keeps spreading about the Maple Club, how long will it really take for Hiram to find out about it?

Rotted his guts? What a nice way to tell someone their friend died.

When Veronica first mentioned Katie Keene, I wondered if it was Lucy Hale. It is.

Hey good. Moose is okay!

So I guess Stonewall's zero tolerance policy doesn't extend to duals? 

At school? I mean at least cover the window.

Betty obviously didn't do anything. But I'm guessing this is all some elaborate scheme Jughead came up with.

This coverup is not going well.

As if it hasn't already been obvious, Charles is not a good FBI agent. Now he's helping cover up a murder?

Okay, I do think it's possible to hypnotize people and give them trigger words but I also think that it takes time to "condition" someone. Wasn't Betty only hypnotized once?

I wonder if Betty is in on this plan? I'm starting to think so.

I just don't know if I think Hiram is really sick.

No one seems upset enough that Jughead is dead. I want more tears.

Did FP just say weak sauce?

The final problem, huh? Hmm...

I feel like this kiss was staged.

This is definitely a rouse.

I knew it, but also it wasn't really that convincing.

I feel like Archie and Betty are both lying about feelings.

Mmmhmm

Murder on the Orient Express, Stonewall addition

This show loves musicals doesn't it.

The musical episodes have the lowest ratings on IMDB, but I actually quite enjoy them.

I'm not going to lie, I love seeing everyone in drag.

This is it, isn't it?

Yep.

Maybe this is why people don't like this episode. I'll save my thoughts for later.

But is it really over? Are we gonna pretend it didn't happen, just like last time?

So did someone kill the real Mr. Honey?

I'm assuming this season ended early because of the pandemic? 

Okay, well that was it. Season 4, that was presumably cut short. I'm guessing season 5, which I know has a time jump, will show the end of senior year and graduation that was probably originally the season 4 ender. 

Overall I liked the season, especially the Stonewall/Jughead mystery bit. I never thought Jughead was dead (largely because I am fairly certain he is in season 5), but I still enjoyed it. 

What I didn't like? I get that Archie is trying to help underprivileged kids, but his hero complex is killing me. I am also really tired of Veronica's ongoing war with her dad.

As for the Betty and Archie thing... So back in season 2, I liked the idea of Barchie. After their Christmas kiss, I really thought they would start dropping hints and building their romance. (Remember when Jughead narrated that Archie was seeing the girl next door as if for the first time?) But they didn't. They barely discussed it except to say it happened and season 3 passed without so much as a subtle hint. So I really thought season 4 would be the season. And it was...sort of.

Even though it seemed sudden, and kind of made them both cheaters, I don't hate it. I do love Jughead and don't want him to be sad, but I am also ready for new couples. I like when shows mix things up as far as ships go. So I'm curious if they will continue to pursue it in season 5. I don't want them to be cheaters (I'm having flashbacks of Xander and Willow in BTVS season 3), and I'm sure they probably won't be endgame, but I would like to see something new. Do I wish the buildup had been bigger? Yes. But am I mad about it? No. 

Also, unless people just don't like the Barchie bits, why is this season's musical episode the lowest rated episode of the entire show? Like the other musicals, I liked it. And it was not the worst episode this season even.

So what's next? Prom, graduation, another serial killer? Will we get a resolution to the VHS mystery before the time jump? Is Charles really in love with Chic? I don't like that.

We will find out sometime maybe. As of now, all of season 5 is not on Netflix, Hulu, the CW app or anything but Amazon where I have to buy it. Time to play the waiting game.

Riverdale Season 3- Let's Play G&G!

Time for my thoughts/observations on Season 3 of Riverdale.

Why doesn't Fang have a scar from his bullet wound?

Archie, why would you do that you dummy?

Hold up, is there legit magic? 

G&G huh? 

Cults creep me out.

But is there really magic or not?

Riverdale does Breakfast Club. 

I think I want to play G&G.

How convenient that the Midnight Club members all had kids at the same time.

Riverdale does Prison Break.

Did Hiram really put a picture of himself above his mantel?

Guess even rich people have crappy internet.

Is every character going to end up with the psycho sisters or what?

Jughead's point about Archie getting kidnapped and beat up a lot was valid and funny. But it should be noted that Jug also gets beat up a lot.

Are Jughead and Archie at THE farm or just A farm?

Archie is such an idiot.

Jelly Bean, sorry JB, is feisty.

So not magic, drugs. Drugs are bad m'kay.

Y'all really gonna let Archie run off alone? He will be caught instantly. 

Time for the purge or...?

What is happening?

Where is your bear spray, Archie? #unprepared

Varchie broke up. I hope it lasts. Probably won't.

How is FP qualified to be sheriff?

Hello, Clarice. I mean Betty.

Riverdale does 50's crime drama.

Nana Rose is hilarious.

Veronica has good business sense for a teenager.

Is that Kelly Ripa?

Ooo, plot twist. 

Did no one hear that gunshot? Why are hospitals in movies and TV always empty and creepy? 

Don't out people, Cheryl!

The Breakfast Midnight Club reunites!

If someone kills Kevin or Moose imma be pissed.

The sisters strike again.

I hope Archie and Josie don't kiss. Team Sweet Josie.

Noo! Don't go, Moose!

Damn it.

I am concerned about cults too, Betty.

I hate watching people get punched in the face.

30 compressions, 2 breaths. 

OMG Kevin, do not.

You'll fly too. Is IT about to show up?

These people are awfully skinny to drink so many milkshakes.

Why not have a gang of teenagers be sheriff's deputies? Anything goes in this town apparently.

Why do we keep letting strangers stay in our homes? It always works out well.

Changed my mind. I don't want to play G&G.

Is Betty about to set her house on fire?

Yes.

Jughead is too smart for you, mom of Jughead. Gladys? 

I don't blame Reggie for being upset. V has been taking him for granted. You traded the man's car!

Okay, Mike Tyson.

Another musical, huh? I ain't mad about it.

Did Jughead set his old house on fire?

Yes.

Is Chad Michael Murray the cult leader?

I get why these people are susceptible to cults, their lives are terrible, but damn.

I thought you could only get a marriage annulled for a short period of time?

Apparently you can get a marriage annulled in most places if you've been married for less than 3 years. Presumably V's parents have been together for at least 17. Is this legit? 

So there is magic? Or more drugs?

You can die from having your teeth pulled out? Wouldn't it take forever to bleed out from your mouth?

I think Betty has been spending too much time with her dad.

Jellybean!

How many times is Archie going to be set up for murder?

Why am I not surprised the Farmies are antivaxxers?

Poor Betty, man.

Did I mention I don't like rich people?

Only criminals have flip phones. 

I wish I had a dollar for every time someone has said the word endgame on this show.

Why doesn't Hiram have a scar from his gunshot wound? People are healing quickly around here.

I want proof this joker is dead. Where the body at?

So wait...Archie literally fought like 12 people in a hour a few episodes back but now he can't fight 2 matches in a day?

This is a cool prom theme.

Varchie is getting back together, aren't they? Sigh.

What is this, I Know What You Did Last Summer?

I don't think we're going to see Fred anymore. :(

Can you buy Farm merch?

Yes.

Is Cult Michael Murray hypnotizing people?

Also yes.

Not the Boy Scouts!

Illegal organ transplants? Holy geez.

We haven't seen the last of Hiram.

Where is the world is Ja-son Blossom.

Aw shucks. Archie was too late.

This is quite the dinner party.

I love when gangs come together to fight a common enemy.

Ooo, if everyone in the FBI looks like that I want them to come to my house.

Weird for Bughead that they share a really hot brother?

Can't wait for spring break!

Season three was an adventure. A quest if you will. Although I can't say everything was executed perfectly, I liked the game concept. I'm glad the black hood is gone for good, and wish I could say the same for the cult. I did like the twist that Alice was a mole. I'm assuming ascension just means moving somewhere else because we got caught? I half expected it to be a mass suicide. 

Overall I liked this season. It might be my favorite so far.

So what's next?

Hopefully we finally get rid of the cult. I still think Archie and Betty will be a thing eventually, although it still hasn't been set up. Idk how I feel about that anymore. I already know the first episode of season 4 is called 'In Memoriam' so I suspect it will be a goodbye to Fred. Otherwise, I think Hiram will continue to be a problem for Veronica, Archie and Jughead will both get beat up again, and Betty will be put through more traumatic events. Also someone will let a stranger move into their house and it will end badly.

On to season 4!

12 Bodies and, yes, a Wedding - Body Movers Finale Thoughts

It has now been a few weeks since I read the final book in the Body Movers series and it's time to share my thoughts. Last we left it, book 11 had me annoyed and despondent. Knowing the upcoming and final book was entitled 12 Bodies and a Wedding, I was not especially looking forward to it. As you may know, if you read my last installment, I was preparing myself for a disappointing and bland ending (ie. Carlotta marrying Coop). So what happened? How did it all end? How is my mental state? Read on to find out!

First off, we will discuss what happened to Wesley and the side characters. Wesley spends the book trying to prove himself to Meg's dad, who does not approve of him. Jack vouches for Wes at his court hearing, which helps him out with the judge. Wes also decides to finally tell his dad he does not want to run the golfing business with him and instead wants to go to college to be a doctor. His dad, surprisingly, says he supports his son. I thought it would be more difficult than that, so good on him I guess. Meg's dad finally gives Wes a break and she goes as his date to the wedding. Throughout, Wes is wary of Jack and his part in the wedding but decides he doesn't hate the man anymore.

Hannah finally tells her parents about Chance and the baby and let's him move in with her. Chance starts working for Wesley's dad, determined to get back on the straight and narrow for his wife and child. The Wrens and Prissy didn't really play a big part in this book besides being around for the wedding planning and festivities. Although Carlotta does decide to approach her half sister to try to form a relationship, she also decides it doesn't matter who her biological father is. Randolph is her dad.

Now for Carlotta and the love triangle (you know, the important part):

We start off a few weeks after the engagement. Carlotta says she and Coop are getting married soon and everyone questions her decision to rush it. She ignores them and sets about planning, albeit slowly. Honestly, I started to have hope pretty early on in this book because Carlotta seemed really disconnected when making all of her wedding plans. She just seemed to agree with the first thing put in front of her when it came to picking out rings and invitations. She even forgot about Jarold Jett offering to make her wedding dress until Jack reminded her. She did blame her distractedness on Patricia's case, something she hadn't been able to let go of, but, to me, it seemed like more than that. 

Strangely, Coop asks Jack to be his best man. And look, I know they are friends, sort of, but why wouldn't he ask Wesley over Jack? As later speculated by Carlotta, maybe it was to one up Jack? Or test Carlotta's loyalty? Either way, I found it perplexing. More so that Jack agreed. Also, if Jack is Coop's closest friend, that is sad.

A few things I have been waiting on finally happened. Carlotta follows Jack home one evening and discovers he lives on a boat named Serena. She wonders about this but doesn't ask. Later, Jack comes to tell her that her bio dad is responsible for Peter's death. He then tells her he also lost someone he loved (just as I theorized!) and that is why he works so much and has never been able to tell Carlotta he loves her. She realizes this is the woman he named his boat after. Carlotta also mentions that when Jarold Jett sent her dress, he sent a note with it wishing her and her detective a happy wedding. Weird, she tells Jack, that he thinks we're the ones getting married. (Is it, though?)

The preverbal icing on the cake is when Carlotta tells her therapist her relationship with Coop is easy. That is how she described it. Easy. Which, on the surface, isn't a bad thing to say. But when that's the only way to describe your relationship with your fiancé... probably not good. The therapist also points out how she hasn't told Coop about her father or her continued obsession with what happened to Patricia. Coop doesn't even find out until Jack rats her out for trying to use him to get DNA results.

As far as the case goes, Carlotta convinces Jack to keep investigating and she eventually discovers the very bizarre truth. Patricia had accidentally swapped makeup cases with someone who had intel on a political figure (a used condom) and someone had killed her to get it back. After another confrontation that almost gets her shot, Jack arrests the perpetrators and rushes Carlotta to her wedding.

Throughout, Carlotta dreams about what her future would be like with Coop (the neighbors love him, the kids are organized and well-behaved, life is simple) and then later with Jack (everything is chaos). But the simple fact that she is dreaming about a future with Jack should tell you something. Also, when she sees a psychic at her bachelorette party, the woman tells her she will marry the best man. I mean... that is not subtle.

At the wedding, Carlotta has a bit of an out of body experience. She even stumbles, thinking about how she'll be with Coop until she dies. She looks to Jack for reassurance but he looks like he might faint (also she actually thinks 'if only' about Jack while walking down the aisle). The ceremony has barely begun when Jack interrupts the minister with a simple "stop". Coop responds by punching him in the face and Carlotta responds by fleeing the church. After a little scuffle, the men break apart and are both surprised to find Carlotta gone. Jack apologizes and tells Coop to go after her.

Carlotta, who fled the scene in her car, realizes she can't marry Coop because, and I quote, "her soul yearned for another man". Although quite obvious by this point, she is in love with Jack and, even if he doesn't love her back, she can't commit to Coop while wondering 'what if' about Jack. She sees the limo behind her and prepares herself to break Coop's heart. But it isn't Coop in the limo. It's Jack.

He comes up to the car, apologizes for making a mess of things, and confesses that he's in love with her. He wonders if it is too late for them. It is not, she says, and they kiss. Then comes the surprising bit. Jack asks her to marry him, right now. She agrees and they run off and get married at the court house. We get a final intimate scene between the two of them before Jack is called into work. Carlotta finally calls Hannah (everyone is worried about her, understandably) and breaks the news about Jack. Hannah is shocked at first, but then concedes she should have seen it coming. The books ends with the two of them headed to pick up a body at the crime scene Jack just left for.

So obviously I was happy with the ending. My ship set sail and got hitched. I think it leaves a lot of possibility for the future if the author decides to revisit these characters. I'd like to see Carlotta and Jack solving crime together. I would also very much like to see Prissy's reaction to their marriage as she always said she was going to marry Jack. 

I was surprised that Coop and Carlotta actually made it to the alter. I really didn't think Carlotta would break Coop's heart that way. I mean, I'm not mad about it, just surprised. I was disappointed by her decision to purchase a house with Coop. As my friend Courtney pointed out, contracts were involved and it probably wouldn't have been easy to get out of it. Coop may have been stuck with a house, assuming it wasn't in both of their names. I wish she had said 'let's think about it' instead. 

I do feel bad for Coop, but even he admitted that he shouldn't have tried to come between Carlotta and Jack. And though Jarlotta (just made that up) were mostly to blame, Coop obviously wasn't completely blindsided. He had to have realized Carlotta wasn't really into planning the wedding. He had to have known something was off. They even decided not to have sex, after that one time, until the wedding, which is sweet in some respects, but also suspicious based on my knowledge of the characters. Maybe Coop will show up in one of Stephanie Bond's serial novels. Or maybe he and Raine will make it work. 

Overall, I did enjoy the book but I wish it was longer. Like the last several, it was pretty short. I read the whole thing in about 3 hours. I wish many of the scenes had been longer and that we would have gotten to see some of the things that happened off page (Jack and Carlotta buying wedding rings at the pawn shop, for example). But I have to give it plus 1,000 points because I've been obsessing about it for 6 years and I got the ending I wanted.

Now, maybe, it is time to move on. 

At least until one of these characters show up in Elevator Girl, coming this July.

Riverdale Season 2 - Daddy Issues

I watched Riverdale season 2. I made notes along the way. Here they are:

It is 22 episodes. Sigh.

So Ms. Cradle Robber gets murdered and that's it?

Did Archie always have a dog?

Betty's mom is bipolar.

Who is the guy with the glasses and where did he come from?

More Nancy Drew references.

When Veronica said she wanted to be in the room where it happens, was that a Hamilton reference? I'm going with yes.

The red dot vigilante group is kind of lame.

I guess Jughead is joining the Serpents.

That rich rapey dude deserves what he gets.

Jingle jangle is a dumb name for a drug.

I feel like I've seen this Sweet Pea kid before. 

I don't know how I feel about Juggy and Archiekins. 

Betty might not be so willing to be Serpent adjacent if she knew Jughead slept with Serpent with the good hair. 

I would never put on a strip show in front of...well almost anyone...but definitely not in front of my mom.

I want to like Veronica more than I do. 

Cheryl man.

It was definitely not the janitor.

I think I am team Archey. Barchie? Berchie?

Typewriters are cool. 

Update, I looked it up and it's Barchie. Are we not gonna talk about this kiss?

How do we know this guy is really FBI?

I guess Archie isn't so nice since he beat up a guy with two broken legs. Although, dude deserved it.

Y'all gonna let this creep you just met move in? What?

Surely a school can't make some students wear uniforms and not others.

I just don't care about Archie and Veronica's love.

And now you have to cover up a murder. Good thing you took this guy in.

I do not like rich people.

Why is Archie so loyal to Mr. Lodge? Is he running a long con? I surely hope so.

Chic is hella creepy.

As if Jughead & his dad aren't already in enough trouble, let's ask them to help cover up a murder.

So... not FBI, as suspected.

Why does Archie have to carry everyone's bags? Carry your own stuff, people! 

Cheryl is so petty. I kind of love it.

Veronica said Bughead. Is that legit? 

Archie and Jughead should kiss.

I don't know if I can handle dominatrix Betty. They're all like 16 still, aren't they?

Moose, if you want to be a viable love interest, stop lying to Kevin.

I feel like an opportunity was missed when Veronica said 'this is like an episode of Saved by the Bell'. Why not say Beverly Hills 90210?

I like Toni.

Tell me again why we let Chic move in?

Is Mr. Andrews really qualified to be mayor?

Shankshaw?

Why in the ever loving hell would you let a creepy ass dude you've known for five minutes take two small babies out for a walk alone?

I still don't understand why they want to build a prison.

I hope Bughead destroys Varchie in this election.

Hey, it's Cassie Newton from that one episode of Buffy!

Why do people believe in conversion therapy? That is so awful.

So we're the black dot club now? 

Archie really needs to get away from the Lodge's. All three of them. I don't think he's running a long con.

Get em, Cheryl!

Hold up, is there a musical episode of Riverdale?

A Carrie musical... interesting. I like it.

Well I didn't see that ending coming. This might be one of my favorite episodes of this show so far. 

Chic isn't Betty's real brother? FP was the real baby daddy? I'm shocked. *sarcasm*

Now there's a Nancy Drew book. So maybe they don't exist in the same world.

Mr. Lodge is such a manipulative snake.

So Betty's dad is the black hood? I guess that explains his mood swings and why he holds so many grudges, but is a little bit anticlimactic since he was the main suspect at this point. Is everyone's dad a murderer or what?

Is a teenager the best person to run a gang?

Is someone under 18 allowed to manage and/or own a bar?

Is Ethel going to be president now?

I was right about Kevin getting sidelined again.

I am now officially finished with Season 2 of Riverdale. Perhaps I am thinking too much into a lot of things. This is a CW teen drama after all. Overall, season 2 was pretty good. My favorite episodes were the one where the black hood first called Betty, the Christmas episode and the musical. 

I am still not at all invested in Archie and Veronica. I do like Betty and Jughead, but I still would like to see Betty and Archie together. I attribute this mostly to the fact that I am a fan of the slow burn. However, I spent a good portion of the last part of the season being annoyed at Archie so my shipping was put on standby. I really thought there would be more of a love square than there has been so far, so I am curious as to how Archie and Betty will become a thing. I am still convinced they will. At this point I need more build up. The Christmas episode teased it, but then it was basically ignored the rest of the season.

I am ready for Hiram to be taken down. Wealthy arrogant a-holes who buy themselves out of trouble and use money to use and manipulate other people just really piss me off. Did I mention I'm not a fan of rich people?

So what's next? Well, I guess Archie will have some legal trouble to get out of. Jughead will probably get beaten up again. I probably still won't like Veronica no matter how hard I try. Betty's life will continue to be traumatic (Polly is full on cult now, right?). All of the parents will continue to be horrible, except Fred (and maybe FP). The characters will drink at least a dozen milkshakes each. And I will continue to binge this show because now I'm invested.

I Watched Season 1 of Riverdale and I Have Thoughts

Spoilers obviously.

Back in my teens and twenties, I was really into teen dramas. Dawson's Creek, Buffy, One Tree Hill, Vampire Diaries, Pretty Little Liars, The Secret Life of the American Teenager... But somewhere along the way, teen dramas and I parted ways. 

I held out on the CW (aka Teen Drama Network #1) finishing shows I'd been watching since they aired - I literally watched Supernatural for almost half of my life - but I rarely picked up new shows on the network. 

When Riverdale premiered back in 2017, I seriously considered watching it. There was a murder mystery afoot and I love a good murder mystery. But after somewhat watching the premier, I never went back. Until now.

Flash forward to 2021, here I am browsing Netflix for something to watch after finishing the newest season of Lucifer (great show) and, for whatever reason, I decide to give Riverdale a second go. To be honest, I don't even remember the first episode at all so I can't even be sure how much of it I actually watched back then.

I watched season one's 13 episode run in approximately 3 days (I am the queen of the binge watch) and now have no one to talk to about it because I know no one else who watches the show. So instead, I thought I would come here to write out my thoughts on the season and maybe make predictions for the future. 

Without further ado, here are a few thoughts I have after finishing season 1.

1. The acting is questionable. Not quite as bad as Secret Life (those were dark days, my friends), but not as good as other CW shows I've seen.

2. It is weird seeing Cole Sprouse in a serious role. I used to watch the Suite Life back in the day and that's really all I've had to go on until now.

3. Archie is a much nicer character than I thought. For some reason, I thought he was going to be more of a jerk. I don't know why.

4. What happened to Ms. Cradle Robber? Clearly she was lying about her past right? Her story arc can't be over? It felt so...unfinished. 

5. Why does almost every teen drama feature a teacher/student affair? 

6. The relationship twins have is so bizarre to me. 

7. I do not understand Cheryl. All I can figure is she is on her own side and that is all.

8. Why don't more adults call Jughead by his real name?

9. Am I supposed to be really invested in Archie and Veronica? I am not. I preferred Valerie.

10. Did anyone think Archie was genuine when he told Veronica he was only jealous of Jughead and Betty because he realized he wanted what they had with Veronica? I didn't. 

11. Jughead and Betty are kinda cute, but they got together really quickly so I'm certain it won't last.

12. Are Archie and Betty endgame like Kevin predicted? I don't hate that idea, but my ships have not been quite set in stone. Don't think I didn't catch the bit where Archie said "I always thought..." which I took to mean he always thought he and Betty would end up together. Although, he did say early on he'd never thought of Betty that way so who knows.

13. Shouldn't Kevin have been more upset his boyfriend was using him? I hope he gets a better love interest. I like when Kevin's dad asked if there were any nice gay guys at his school and he said "yeah me".

14. Speaking of Kevin, sometimes it seems like he is part of the main group and sometimes not. He might be my favorite character, he deserves more screen time. 

15. Archie's dad is the best parent on the show. I'm sad because I know he will be gone at some point since Luke Perry passed in 2019. I don't think he's going to die from his gunshot wound.

16. Is Betty going to absolutely lose it and murder someone at some point?

17. Wouldn't it have saved a lot of trouble if Betty's dad had just told his wife and daughters they were related to the Blossoms? Passing down family vendettas through generations is so unnecessary. 

18. I never thought Jughead's dad killed Jason. I was surprised that he cleaned up and dumped the body though. Why didn't he just turn Mr. Blossom in if he had that video? Why torch the car and steal the jacket just to hide a flash drive in it? Maybe I wasn't paying enough attention.

19. Why wouldn't the police have tracked down Polly to talk with her since everyone knew she and Jason were dating? Especially after they found out he was murdered.

20. Why did Jason's jacket have his name on it but Archie's doesn't?

21. Is Jughead really joining the Serpents? And if so, for what reason?

22. Is anyone else suspicious of Ethel?  

23. This exists in the same world as The Totally Bizarre Chilling Adventures of Sabrina right? Will there be magic?

24. Isn't Nancy Drew (the show) also part of this world? In one episode, Cheryl calls Betty Nancy Drew. Is that because Nancy is famous in this world? Or a writing flub?

25. Based on how much people seem to love this show - all of the actors have 20-30+ million followers each - I was surprised to find the average IMDB rating is only 6.8. 

26. I won't say this is going to be a favorite show of mine, but I will probably keep watching it.

So what are my predictions? First off, I do know a few things that happen on the show thanks to headlines and promos I've seen over the years. However, I still don't know much.

1. Archie and Betty will get together at some point.

2. Someone else we know (besides Archie's dad) will die.

3. Kevin will continue to get sidelined. Sadly.

4. Betty will have a(nother) massive meltdown.

5. Polly and her babies will leave the show somehow.

That's really all I've got for now. Let us venture into season 2 and see what awaits. I really hope it isn't 22 episodes. I much prefer shorter seasons.