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Ranking the top 5 moments from “Riverdale” season 3 episode 9: “No Exit”

Happy Thursday TV fans! After watching the CW’s Riverdale season 3 episode 9, we were reminded that “in unity there is strength,” but is that truly enough to handle all of the evil and corruption going on in our favorite bubble gum pop town? Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In last night’s episode, “Chapter Forty-Four: No Exit,” Archie is attacked by a bear and begins to have some vivid dreams that could be quite meaningful. Meanwhile, Veronica plays “deal or no deal” with her father, and Betty realizes that being a queen is actually hard work. My top 5 moments from Riverdale season 3 episode 9 mid-season premiere are:

“I’m their Griffin Queen.”

Well sure, maybe you are Betty, but are you really able to continue housing all of these girls you valiantly rescued from the Sisters of Quiet Mercy? Betty quickly begins to realize that this is a very difficult task. It’s one thing to swoop in for a rescue, but what comes next is always that much more challenging. Betty looks for help from some of the more reliable parents in town and it seems like she may have a temporary solution, but it’s only a matter of time before her reign may end. Either way, we support you, Betty!

“We’ll go, but we’re keeping our jackets.”

So this episode finally gave our favorite couple, Cheryl and Toni, some much needed screen time. While Choni is told to “break it up” at school, they turn on the heat and decide to break into Hiram Lodge’s residence to leave their mark…so to speak. The plan backfires when Jughead asks them to return the valuable egg they stole and they are asked to turn in their jackets and go. Cheryl doesn’t go quietly; however, as she reminds Jughead that Fangs should also be punished for his actions. While Cheryl and Toni exit begrudgingly from the Serpents, Cheryl is not about to lose her latest fashion statement and reminds Jughead that they will be keeping their jackets. Although I’m not sure that Cheryl and Toni will stay gone for long, it makes me wonder if Jughead is truly ready to be a leader and handle all that comes with it?

“You are not the villain you think you are.”

Archie is still off handling his own inner demons and is brutally attacked by a bear. While Archie calls for help, he begins hallucinating or having vivid dreams that had me wondering if I was hallucinating along with him. While it’s clear that Archie is focusing on his enemy, Hiram Lodge, perhaps the bigger villain is his own guilt. I have to say that I was right there with dream Fred Andrews when he told Archie to just come home already. Although, that may be a little bit difficult for our main character right now.

“Has anyone ever told you, you’re a bad-ass?”

During the episode, Veronica continues to struggle to maintain power over her father, as he stirs up some more trouble. Hiram is all about making Faustian deals, but is he able to truly tame his daughter? Veronica ends up securing protection from the Serpents, which seems like a great solution, but it’s only a matter of time before Hiram comes up with a new plan. Will Veronica be ready? Perhaps, but it seems like her attention has drifted elsewhere, as Veggie fans celebrated when she and Reggie shared their first kiss. Is Veronica truly ready to move on from Archie, however?

“We go to join thee.”

At the end of the episode, we are left with a lot of setup for what’s to come. Alice sends the girls from Sisters of Quiet Mercy off to the farm and informs Betty that she only missed Edgar by “like five minutes,” but it looks like the second half of the season will finally give us some concrete answers about the farm. Jughead also decides to send Fangs under cover, which may be more than he is able to handle, but it looks like he is up for the challenge. The Sisters of Quiet Mercy are bailed out and leave behind the cryptic message: “We go to join thee,” which Betty eventually figures out, as the Sisters go to join their “Gargoyle King” with their sacrifice. Was this by choice or was someone else pulling the strings here to keep them quiet forever? Finally, Archie is non-responsive when help arrives, which begs the question: is Riverdale really about to kill off the main character of the show? This is not the first time that Archie has faced a life or death situation, but something tells me that he’s going to be all right. Overall, I was slightly disappointed with the episode, as it felt more like a filler or transition one. It did provide us with a lot of setup for what’s to come, but I would like to see more content highlighted, especially since one of the teaser trailers suggested that Betty is going to be reunited with her father, Hal, very soon. Stay tuned!

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “Riverdale” season 3 episode 8: “The Hellmouth of Riverdale”

Happy Wednesday TV fans! After watching the CW’s Riverdale season 3 episode 8, we were reminded that “there’s no such thing as normal” in our favorite mysterious town. Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In tonight’s episode, “Chapter Forty-Three: Outbreak,” Archie and Jughead are reunited with Jughead’s mother and sister. Meanwhile, there is a mass seizure at school and Cheryl finally gets some well deserved screen time, reminding us that no one messes with her “TT.” My top 5 moments from Riverdale season 3 episode 8 mid-season finale are:

“You can stay here for as long as you like…even permanently.”

In the beginning of the episode, the Vixens all collapse in the school hallway with a mass seizure, only Cheryl is not impacted. Cheryl is horrified by this and rushes to Toni’s side, as she calls for help. It looks like everyone will be OK, but this leads to Cheryl taking care of her “TT” and giving her some much needed bed rest. Cheryl offers to let Toni stay with her indefinitely, which is a sweet and romantic gesture. While we still only got about less than five minutes of screen time for our favorite couple, it was sweet to see Cheryl care for Toni in this way. Toni seems more than willing to move in, as long as she is the “big spoon,” which seems like a fair compromise. But why was Cheryl immune to the mass seizure? Her mother later has a seizure as well, which makes me wonder what her connection is, but I still don’t have much to go on here.

“They tried to banish me to New York.”

After Veronica has a seizure, she is brought home and her mother and father suggest that she goes off to New York, but Veronica is not about to leave Riverdale anytime soon. Veronica continues to challenge her parents and recruits Reggie to find out some information about “fizzle rocks.” Hiram clearly wants Veronica on his side and is impressed by her, but Veronica continues to remain strong, even though Archie has left her. However, it looks like Veggie fans will get an opportunity to see a steamy moment between these two, as new episodes in January could lead to a new potential romance for Veronica and Reggie. But what will Archie have to say about this?

“Drop the butter knife, bitch.”

Jughead and Archie meet up with Jughead’s mother, Gladys Jones, and his sister, Jellybean. His family is very excited to see him and his mother is actually pretty hilarious, as she initially thinks that Archie and Jughead are together romantically and they kindly correct her, informing her that it’s really more of a “bromance.” Later on, Penny shows up to stir up some trouble, but Jellybean is not about to let her threaten her family, as she puts her slingshot skills to the test. Gladys then takes a turn and suggests that she and Penny have some quality “girl time” together, as she gets some information about Hiram’s plan. I have to say that Jughead’s family is pretty bad-ass, but Gladys makes the right call when she has FP and Fred show up. Archie continues to go on his journey alone, but he knows that his father is there for him no matter what. I’m just wondering when Archie will decide to return home. It looks like Riverdale is in desperate need of his help right now.

“You messed with my squad, which means you messed with me.”

Cheryl and Veronica team up and prove that they are not scared of the adults in Riverdale at all. While Veronica openly challenges her father, Cheryl is on board to torture her mother into a confession by dumping buckets of maple syrup on her. Penelope eventually gives in and talks about Hiram’s plan to turn Riverdale into his own “kingdom” or “Vice City.” Cheryl is a queen and is not about to let anyone threaten the Vixens or her beloved “TT.” Seriously, you don’t want to get on Cheryl’s bad side.

“Follow me, your Griffin Queen.”

During the episode, we learn that Betty has been playing the part all too well at the Sisters of Quiet Mercy, which Cheryl hilariously refers to as “the hellmouth of Riverdale.” Betty takes her “candy,” but later vomits to ensure that she has a clear mind. Betty recognizes that the Gargoyle King hallucinations are coming from the drugs and tries to recruit Ethel. After locking Ethel up in the Gargoyle King’s chambers, Ethel comes down from her high and realizes that she is merely standing before a statue of a gargoyle. Ethel agrees to help Betty and they capture Sister Woodhouse, looking to finally get some concrete answers. Sister Woodhouse reveals that the game was created within their walls, but that it never should have been released into the world. So who released the game? Betty continues her plan by playing the part of the “Griffin Queen” to help everyone escape from the Sisters of Quiet Mercy, but do they have anywhere to go now?

The town of Riverdale is now under quarantine, which means that no one can leave and no one can get back in. At the end of the episode, Hiram is pleased and cheers to the King, revealing that he is also seeing the Gargoyle King. So who is the actual Gargoyle King? Whoever he or she is, they are calling the shots. Also, Betty pointed out that the Gargoyle King is a hallucination, but we know that Alice also saw him when she was not on fizzle rocks like the rest of the Midnight club, so does this have any significance? Alice is caught up with the farm and we still have a lot to learn about them as well. Overall, it was a jam-packed mid-season finale and I am looking forward to new episodes returning January 16^th. Stay tuned!

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “Riverdale” season 3 episode 7: “The Man in Black”

Happy Wednesday TV fans! After watching the CW’s Riverdale season 3 episode 7, we may know who the Man in Black is, but that doesn’t necessarily mean he’s the Gargoyle King. Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In tonight’s episode, “Chapter Forty-Two: The Man in Black,” Archie and Jughead try to stay low in a strange town, but quickly realize that they are far from safe. Meanwhile, Veronica shows off her gambling skills and Betty refuses to abandon her investigation, as she uncovers quite a lot of connections at the Sisters of Quiet Mercy. My top 5 moments from Riverdale season 3 episode 7 are:

“When you’re trying to survive, it’s easy to lose sight of who you are.”

In the beginning of the episode, we catch up with Archie and Jughead, who are still looking for a safe place away from Hiram Lodge. They come across a farm in the ghost-like town of Athens and are taken in by Laurie Lake and her sister. While Archie tries to make himself useful at the farm, Jughead heads into town and detects symbols from the “Griffins and Gargoyles” game on some of the buildings. When he asks about it, he learns that the drug, “fizzle rocks,” is here and that there is a man in black who calls the shots. The town is oddly quiet and Jughead even comments that it is a little bit too “American Gothic” for him, but we learn that all of the men are working at the prison. Jughead warns Archie not to get distracted, but Archie and Laurie do share a kiss. Archie stops it from going any further; however, as he explains that he has a girl waiting for him back home. Laurie seems harmless enough…until she hits Archie over the head with a frying pan and ties him up. See Archie, just another reason why you should head on home to Veronica.

“Who’s the Man in Black?”

We quickly learn that the “Man in Black” is Hiram Lodge and that the men in town are working for him, distributing fizzle rocks. Hiram is more than disappointed when Archie gets away with Jughead, but what was Hiram really going to do here? Archie desperately wanted to stay and fight Hiram and “end this nightmare once and for all,” but Jughead talks some sense into him, recognizing that they are under prepared and no match for Hiram Lodge right now. We know that Hiram is capable of murder, but would he really eliminate Archie forever? It looks like Jughead and Archie will continue their brotherly adventure together, as they will be reunited with Jughead’s mother and sister in next week’s mid-season finale.

“Veronica Lodge is not about to go quietly into the night.”

Veronica makes the decision to leave home, even though both her mother and father try to stop her. Veronica sleeps at La Bonne Nuit and decides to spend her time figuring out how to make some real money. She enlists the help of Elio and decides to have a casino night, which seems like a great idea, but Hiram recognizes the potential danger here. Veronica even takes out a second mortgage on Pop’s Diner, which is extremely risky. During the casino night, Elio is having an unrealistic streak of luck and hasn’t lost yet, which would leave Veronica in the red. Veronica refuses to “go quietly into the night” and challenges Elio to a high stakes game of Black Jack, where the winner gets the deed to Pop’s Diner and La Bonne Nuit. I have to say that I was extremely nervous here, but Veronica ends up winning, as she sends Elio packing. We later find out that Veronica “scammed the scammer,” as Reggie so eloquently put it, but does this mean that Hiram has won back her affection? Hiram did warn Veronica and got her in touch with a dealer she could trust, but we know that he has an ulterior motive here. Later on, Pop warns Veronica and tells her, “Don’t be like your father.” He explains that Sheriff Minetta was found murdered and that the body was decapitated and his hands were sawed off. You really do not want to get on Hiram Lodge’s bad side.

“Make them think that you’re sane.”

During the episode, we also get to catch up with poor Betty, who is still at the Sisters of Quiet Mercy. Betty’s narration is beyond hilarious, as she desperately tries to stay sane so that she can continue on with her investigation. Fizzle rocks pop up here as well and the patients are receiving the drug as their reward or “candy,” as Sister Woodhouse said in a beyond creepy tone. Betty observes a lot at the Sisters of Quiet Mercy and notices that both Claudius Blossom and Hiram Lodge show up, but what is the connection? We know that Hiram Lodge is the one who initially brought the fizzle rocks drugs to the Midnight Club so many years ago, so what is his end game here and how does Claudius fit in? It seems like Betty is actually obtaining quite the inside scoop until she meets her new roommate…Ethel. To quote Betty, “Fun!” Ethel is beyond obnoxious, as she tries to even tell Betty that her and Jughead will be a ship. Betty hilariously says, “Ethelhead…in your dreams” and I have to agree. Ethel is not the only threat that Betty has to deal with, however.

“The king awaits you.”

In a frightening moment, Betty is taken to The Gargoyle King’s chambers against her will after she discovers that the “X” door has been boarded up with bricks. Betty is forced to take the fizzle rocks drug and is brought before the king, which is absolutely terrifying. We do not get to see who or what Betty sees, but we do witness her behavior later on, as she now seems completely different. It’s almost like she is a shell of her former self, as she gives mechanical answers about the pictures that Sister Woodhouse holds up. Betty even recites, “My king, my savior. Guide me through the night. Bless me with your darkness. Gift me with your flight.” Has Betty been completely brainwashed? Are the drugs to blame? What did she really see in the Gargoyle King’s chambers? Also, where are Cheryl and Toni? They deserve some much needed screen time. Stay tuned for the mid-season finale next week!

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “Riverdale” season 3 episode 6: “The Gargoyle King Is in the House”

Happy Wednesday TV fans! After watching the CW’s Riverdale season 3 episode 6, the mystery behind “The Gargoyle King” continued to mystify us, as Betty desperately tried to connect the dots. Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In tonight’s episode, “Chapter Forty-One: Manhunter,” Betty refuses to back down, as she confronts the parents of Riverdale about their past secrets. Meanwhile, Veronica gets cozy in a jail cell, Josie’s health takes a turn for the worse, and Archie’s guilt is too much to bear. My top 5 moments from Riverdale season 3 episode 6 are:

“What’s the connection there?”

In the beginning of the episode, Josie begins to feel pressure when questioned about her alibi and is the next one to have a seizure. Luckily, she will be OK, but why Josie? We know that Betty, Ethel, and now Josie have had seizures, but is there any connection between these three? Evelyn Evernever was present in the classroom so I am starting to think that she could be the link here, but there are still so many missing pieces of the puzzle.

“Someone in this room is a murderer.”

There’s just something to be said about Betty Cooper. She is smart, loyal, and probably the most capable person in Riverdale. When Betty is on the case, she follows through on every lead, proving to be an amazing detective and our favorite modern day Nancy Drew. Betty invites all of the parents to a meeting by using an invitation from “The Gargoyle King.” The parents fall for the bait and Betty wants to get to the bottom of the murder of Principal Featherhead. Penelope Blossom suggests that Dilton’s father, Darryl Doiley, was the culprit, but things get complicated when Betty discovers that his suicide was actually a covered up murder. Penelope is straightforward with Betty and I don’t suspect her yet as “The Gargoyle King.” However, my theory about Hermione is starting to make more sense now. During the meeting, Hermione told Hiram that they should just get this over with and was also the first one to point fingers at Penelope, which quickly took the spotlight off of her. Clever Hermione, but what’s your potential motive?

“You’re the Gargoyle King.”

Jughead and the Serpents track down Joaquin, who reveals that Hiram Lodge met with the warden. Jughead doesn’t need any further evidence to confront Hiram Lodge. Hiram is not threatened by Jughead at all and dismisses his accusations. I still think that Hiram is way too obvious here, but he is far from innocent, as he orders for the witnesses at Shadow Lake to be eliminated. Later on, Jughead discovers Joaquin’s lifeless body with the sacrifice mark on his forehead. Who is behind Joaquin’s death? I’m not completely sure, but someone definitely knows that he was over sharing. Sorry to see you go Joaquin, but also kind of not because you stabbed Archie…

“Because we’re end game.”

After discovering the bodies of the Shadow Lake witnesses, Archie cannot handle anymore blood on his hands. Even though he is not responsible for this, Archie feels like he needs to leave town, as he is no longer safe from Hiram Lodge. He calls Veronica from a pay phone to say goodbye to her, but Veronica tries to explain that she found evidence to exonerate him. Archie tells Veronica, “You were it for me” and proceeds to tell her how much he loves her, but Veronica cannot bear to say goodbye. After he hangs up the phone, Archie says, “Goodbye Veronica,” which is beyond heartbreaking. Archie is not alone; however, as Jughead is by his side and the two head out together. What’s next for Archie? I’m not sure, but I am hoping that he has a change of heart and returns to Veronica. Veronica has always been by his side and she deserves the very best, but we know that Archie tends to carry the weight of the world on his shoulders.

“The Gargoyle King is in the house.”

In a frightening moment, Betty and Alice are speaking when the power goes out in their house. “The Gargoyle King” appears before them and they run up the stairs, abandoning the popcorn on the stove. When they reach a bedroom, there is a message on Darryl Doiley’s grave stone, threatening both Alice and Betty. With perfect timing, FP comes through the window and stays with them until the threat is over. I definitely had a little bit of Scream nostalgia here with the burning popcorn and Skeet Ulrich coming through the window, but it’s definitely no longer safe for the Cooper women. Alice tells Betty that she is heading off to the farm, but in a shocking twist, sends Betty to the “Sisters of Quiet Mercy” against her will. Betty feels betrayed and confused here and walks into a room, surrounded by disturbing portraits of “The Gargoyle King.” It doesn’t look like Betty is going to escape this nightmare anytime soon, but why did Alice choose to turn on her now? I think we are in desperate need of another rescue from Cheryl, Toni, and Veronica, but we’ll have to wait and see. Stay tuned!

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Ranking the top 5 moments featuring Cheryl & Toni from “Riverdale” season 2: “You’re Sensational.”

Happy Thursday TV fans! Even though we will have to wait quite some time for season 3 of Riverdale to premiere on the CW, there is still plenty to discuss. While we got a lot of swoon-worthy moments for Bughead and Varchie, it seems like there was an opportunity for other ships to really flourish, such as Cheryl and Toni, FP and Alice, and Kevin and Moose. For today, I am going to be recapping and ranking the top 5 moments featuring my absolute favorite ship from Riverdale season 2, Cheryl and Toni. Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch the full season yet. Cheryl and Toni, also known together as “Choni,” possess something beyond passion and fire. Don’t get me wrong, there is plenty of fire there, especially with Cheryl threatening to burn her house down every other day. However, what makes Cheryl and Toni stand out as a true pairing, is their sense of loyalty along with their willingness to fight for the other. Fans cannot help falling in love with these two, as their friendship and bond grows, leading up to an epic kiss that will have you cheering. Cheryl has been clearly broken for some time and her mother’s cruel actions never really help with this, especially when her mother tries to stifle her feelings for other women. Toni is the one person that Cheryl can truly confide in and while we know her as “Cheryl Bombshell,” she finally lets her guard down for Toni and reminds us that there is a scared little girl behind that tough attitude. Toni reminds her that it’s alright to cry sometimes and that embracing who you are can sometimes be a challenge in itself. From Toni’s perspective, Cheryl is “sensational,” reminding us that sometimes all we really need is someone to see the good in us, even when we don’t see it ourselves. My top 5 moments featuring Cheryl and Toni from Riverdale season 2 are:

The Sleepover party. (Moment from Season 2, episode 16)

Cheryl has been having nightmares and hallucinations ever since she overheard her mother’s plan to get rid of her and Nana Rose. She decides to hold a sleepover party with her “inner circle and cousin Betty” to distract herself, but it’s really to confide in them about what’s going on. Everyone is not really sure what to make of Cheryl’s fears, but Betty steps up and tells her that she feels like strangers are lurking behind every corner at her house too and empathizes with her. Cheryl is beyond terrified and gets even closer to Toni on this night. Cheryl even tells her that she may have had the sleepover party just to be able to invite her over, which is an absolutely adorable revelation. Choni is about to share their first kiss, only they are interrupted suddenly as fate would have it. Nana Rose has fallen badly and is rushed to the hospital, but Cheryl knows deep down that this cannot be an accident. She is convinced that Uncle Claudius and her mother pushed Nana down the stairs but doesn’t have any proof. Her mother intervenes when she tries to talk to the doctor and takes her into the car ominously saying that they will “make her all better.” Noticing Cheryl’s disappearance, Toni shows up at the Blossom house to find her, but her mother mechanically tells her that she is out of the country at boarding school. Toni knows this cannot be true, but the door slams in her face before she can get in another word. The end of the episode reveals Cheryl locked away at the “Sisters of Quiet Mercy” mental institution, her hair done up in pigtails, as if to bring her back to a childhood state away from the rest of the world. While it seems like Cheryl may be locked away for good, Toni refuses to rest until she finds her, proving to be an amazing friend and someone Cheryl can finally count on.

“Everything looks good on me.” (Moment from Season 2, episode 22)

After the Southsiders receive a memo from the principal that they are going to have to go to “Seaside High” due to sudden overcrowding, no one is ready to just accept this. All of our favorite characters are wearing Serpent jackets and are ready to walk out, showing their support for the Southside. Toni tells Cheryl, “that jacket looks good on you” and of course Cheryl replies with, “Everything looks good on me.” When Toni suggests that they “make it official,” Choni fans everywhere are swooning. While we know she means becoming a Serpent, perhaps they can finally make their relationship legit. These two beautiful ladies have definitely earned it and have proven their love for one another over and over. It’s about time they get some time in the spotlight. Meanwhile, leadership changes within the Serpents as well, as FP officially retires and passes the torch to Jughead. Jughead accepts and his first order of business is to give Cheryl her red Serpent jacket, which matches perfectly with the killer red boots she wore to the ceremony. Is there a Serpent dance in Cheryl’s future? We’ll have to see, but it’s great to see her become a part of this group, especially since she has been searching to belong for so long. With Toni by her side, there is no stopping “Cheryl Bombshell.”

“Untie her you Serpent Hag!” (Moment from Season 2, episode 21)

Penny and the Ghoulies are back in this episode and demand that the Serpents give up and leave so that they can take over this town. Penny takes things a step further when she holds Toni captive, demanding that Jughead pay her a visit. Luckily, Jughead brings some back-up, which is none other than our favorite archer in town, Cheryl Blossom. “Untie her you Serpent Hag!” I found myself cheering as Cheryl rescues her “Cherie,” Toni, proving once again that Choni is beyond romantic. These two ladies prove that they don’t need a man to step in and save the day. Although, having a bow and arrow handy certainly doesn’t hurt.

“You’re sensational.” (Moment from Season 2, episode 14)

Cheryl is clearly disappointed and feeling left out when she is not invited along to the weekend getaway at Shadow Lake and is desperately trying to avoid her own home that her mother has “turned into a sex playground.” While Cheryl makes some rash decisions as a result of this, it’s hard not to feel sympathetic towards her. Cheryl calls Jughead and reveals the truth about Betty’s kiss with Archie that she thought was “like with tongue serious,” desperately trying to spoil their weekend since she is hurt. Toni walks in on this and calls her out on it, but Cheryl puts her guard up immediately and reminds her exactly who she is: “Hi I’m Cheryl Blossom, aka Cheryl Bombshell which means I need no reasons. Feel free to tremble.” Toni is not scared off by this, however; and continues to reach out to her, recognizing that she is in pain and in need of a friend. After seeing Cheryl alone at the movies, Toni offers to sit with her. Cheryl later admits to Toni that she “never cries at movies because real life is tragic enough.” In this moment, Cheryl finally lets her guard down, revealing her vulnerability and past secrets to Toni. Toni sympathetically listens to her and a budding friendship or relationship is forming at this point for sure. In a beautiful moment, Toni simply tells Cheryl: “you’re not loveless. You’re not deviant. You’re sensational.” Toni’s uncomplicated honesty is getting through to Cheryl and this is the moment where everything changes. Cheryl’s wall has come down completely and she takes the first step toward becoming her true self. Toni sees the good in Cheryl and supports her, allowing her own feelings to come to the surface as well.

Cheryl and Toni’s first kiss. (Moment from Season 2, episode 17)

Fans were more than disappointed after the interrupted first kiss between Choni at the sleepover party, but fear not, love is still blooming in the air. Toni enlists the help of Veronica and Josie to help find Cheryl, as she knows that there is no way that she is being held in a boarding school, especially since her social media account has been dead silent. The girls go and confront Mrs. Blossom who is armed and ready. She tells them that Cheryl is mentally ill and even shows Josie the picture that Cheryl sketched not too long ago of the two of them, revealing that Cheryl was the one who was threatening and stalking her. Josie is out, but Veronica and Toni are not about to completely abandon their friend. Nana Rose makes the right call and tries to help Toni find Cheryl, but is rudely interrupted by Uncle Claudius. They then learn from Kevin that the “Sisters of Quiet Mercy” practice gay conversion therapy and that there is a secret tunnel that can lead them to Cheryl. Toni and Veronica put on their fantastic spy-like outfits which have just the right amount of flair and break in. Cheryl is stunned when she sees Toni and the two share an epic kiss in front of the film screen. The cheers for Choni should be deafening as this kiss was well worth the wait. I’m looking forward to see what season 3 brings for Cheryl and Toni. After all, now that Cheryl is a Serpent too, there are plenty more adventures for them to experience together. Let’s just hope their relationship gets the chance it deserves.

I hope you enjoyed the list and feel free to post some of your own favorite moments featuring Choni from Riverdale below in the comments section. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!

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Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “Riverdale” season 2 episode 19: “Prisoners”

Happy Thursday TV fans! After watching the CW’s Riverdale season 2 episode 19 last night, I once again have Betty’s “Lollipop” ringtone playing over and over again in my head, but there is nothing sweet about Betty’s decisions, as she proves to be quite a dangerous force that you do not want to mess with. Jughead got it absolutely right when he spoke about different kinds of “prisoners” and how difficult it can be to free oneself from a dark past, ambition, or a quest for revenge. While our characters feel trapped behind bars figuratively speaking, Betty is quickly becoming an accomplice that could very well see the inside of a jail cell if she’s not careful. Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In last night’s episode, “Chapter Thirty-Two: Prisoners,” the town comes together to mourn the loss of Midge, Mrs. Lodge recruits Cheryl to smear Sheriff Keller, and Mr. Lodge feeds on Archie’s ambition. Meanwhile, the Black Hood begins calling Betty again, Alice comes clean to FP, and Chic confesses. My top 5 moments from Riverdale season 2 episode 19 are:

Bughead is on the case.

Everyone has their own theories about the resurfacing of the Black Hood. While some believe it could be a copy cat killer, others believe that Mr. Svenson had been set up, leaving the real killer unmasked and still out there. Jughead throws out Chic’s name and Betty initially dismisses this since he had no motive to hurt Midge, but then finds a connection that is worth exploring. We learn that Mr. Svenson and Chic were at the “Sisters of Quiet Mercy” around the same time and Mr. Svenson could have recruited Chic. Bughead decides to check this out further and they talk to one of the sisters and get their hands on Chic’s file. Only what they find is far from what they could have ever anticipated. The picture in the file is not Chic. Betty demands an answer, but the Sister explains that this is the Charles Smith who stayed there. While fans have guessed that Chic is not who he says he is for quite some time, it’s all out in the open now and Betty confronts him in front of Alice to find out what he really wants. Chic attacks them with a knife once he realizes his cover is blown, but Betty proves to be a force to be reckoned with when she knocks him out. Alice is distraught and rushes out. She feels guilty for turning away the real Charles Smith from her doorstep after Chic tells her he later overdosed as a result of her rejection. Alice cannot bear the thought of being responsible for the death of her son. While Betty is clearly angry at his betrayal, she refuses to let Chic go until she finds out the truth.

“No more secrets. No more lies.”

Alice rushes over to FP and is in tears, not knowing what to do next. She can’t take the lies anymore, which have been wreaking havoc on her conscience. She tells FP that she had his child and he is beyond shocked. As he tries to comprehend this news, he stays strong for Alice who is clearly at her breaking point. FP asks if Chic is his son and Alice explains that Chic is someone else and that their real son is dead because of her. While we know that Alice is not directly responsible for his death, her pain and suffering is heart-breaking, as the past comes racing to the present, refusing to let go of her until she finally deals with the secrets she has kept buried for so many years. While this revelation may bring Alice closer to FP than she imagined, that will need to be put on hold until the madness subsides.

Archie tells Mr. Lodge he wants to bring down the Black Hood.

During the episode, Archie feels like he keeps seeing the Black Hood, convinced that they did not get the real killer. He shares his concerns with anyone who will listen to him, including Sheriff Keller. Archie is worried that the killer will circle back and go after his father again and refuses to let that happen. Before Archie can do anything else, Nick St. Clair and some of his friends jump him and hold him captive for ransom. Nick is the least of Archie’s worries, as he eventually breaks free to rush toward Veronica’s side. Later in the episode, he talks to Mr. Lodge about what happened and reveals to him his intent to bring the Black Hood down. Mr. Lodge finally has the leverage he needs over Archie to control him the way he wants and agrees to help him anyway he can.

“How much is it worth to get him back in one piece?”

After Archie is kidnapped, Nick calls Veronica and blackmails her, demanding one million dollars. Veronica is beyond disappointed in her parents when they refuse to pay the ransom and takes some of the money herself. She doesn’t have nearly enough, however; and Nick proposes that they have a night together to serve as the rest of her payment. Veronica is initially appalled by this, but will do anything to protect Archie. Nick puts on a live feed for Archie to watch, desperately hoping that he will hurt him as much as he has hurt him. Veronica meticulously puts on her lipstick and dresses for the occasion, but can she really go through with something like this? Like Betty, Veronica is not one to be messed with, as she uses her charm and femininity to her advantage. She gives Nick a taste of his own medicine and roofies him, causing him to pass out. You would think this would be punishment enough, but Veronica is not done yet. She calls up Nick’s father and blackmails him for one million dollars and gets exactly what she demands. Later, she puts the money on the table and tells her parents what she did; reminding them that she is a Lodge too and always gets what she wants.

“That’s your very own angel of death.”

After finding out that Chic is not really her brother, Betty has a sea of emotions taking over. With almost perfect timing, the “Lollipop” ringtone begins playing, luring her back to the darkness. She answers and the Black Hood greets her by saying, “Hello Betty. You miss me?” The Black Hood asks for Betty to deliver Chic to him so that he can get what he deserves, explaining that he has murdered before. At this point, we are not sure if Betty will follow the Black Hood’s orders. He isn’t threatening her right now, but merely requesting this, so she has every opportunity to keep her moral compass intact. Betty pulls a gun on Chic and takes him to the cemetery, demanding that he confess. Chic tells her that he did kill Charles after they got in a fight but that he didn’t mean to kill him. His tears suggest that he is finally telling the truth, but it’s too late. Betty tells him she will begin counting and give him a head start when the Black Hood shows up at the edge of the cemetery. Chic begins frantically questioning her, asking her what is going on, but Betty remains unwavering. Chic finally takes her advice and rushes off, as she nods to the Black Hood. While we are unsure if Chic was able to make it out alive or not, it doesn’t seem like we will be seeing him again anytime soon. And as for our sweet and lovable Betty Cooper…well she is playing a dangerous game that makes her role play days seem like a distant dream. Has Betty fully committed to the darkness? Will she become the Black Hood’s accomplice? Her lies to Jughead and her family suggest that this is not over for her yet either, but is the Black Hood closer to her than she thinks? After asking where her father is, did we just unmask Hal Cooper as the real Black Hood? All signs point to yes, but stay tuned!

I hope you enjoyed the list and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Riverdale in the comments section below. Happy viewing!

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “Riverdale” season 2 episode 17: The Wait is Over!

Happy Thursday TV fans! After watching the CW’s Riverdale season 2 episode 17 last night, we learned that new alliances have been formed, which bring together former enemies and divide other families even further than Shakespeare could have thought even possible. While the line between blood and loyalty has blurred almost into non-existence for some, others have put aside their selfish needs to do what is right for everyone. Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In last night’s episode, “Chapter Thirty: The Noose Tightens,” the car in Swedlow Swamp resurfaces, causing new enemies to come to town and pushing Alice to the breaking point. Meanwhile, Betty wants a serpent tattoo, Archie continues to act first and think later, and Veronica and Toni team up to rescue Cheryl from the “Sisters of Quiet Mercy.” My top 5 moments from Riverdale season 2 episode 17 are:

“No need to become the Montagues and Capulets just yet.”

It’s all out in the open now that Fred Andrews is running for mayor against Hermione Lodge and it’s about time someone took a stand to protect the town of Riverdale. When the Andrews family comes face to face with the Lodge family, you can cut the tension with way more than a knife. Veronica and Archie immediately detect that this is only going to get worse and Veronica tries to make light of it with some Shakespeare humor. However, we all know that Romeo and Juliet was a tragedy and that the young lovers are the ones who get caught up in the cross fire. Can the same be said for team Varchie?

Nothing stays hidden for long.

Alice is shocked to learn that the car belonging to the man Chic killed, Dwayne, has re-surfaced in Swedlow Swamp. Alice sits down with FP, Jughead, and Betty to come up with a plan and FP reminds them of the importance of laying low and acting normal in the meantime. However, Betty even admits that “normal is investigating when the world says they shouldn’t.” Our favorite detective team, Bughead enlists the help of Kevin to get more information and is shocked to learn that the stolen car has been claimed by the owner. Chic involves himself further than he should and contacts Darla who is the ex-girlfriend of Dwayne. As if right on cue, Darla shows up at the Cooper house and tries to blackmail them for $10,000. Alice is more than happy to give her the money and wipe her hands clean of this whole mess, but the drama isn’t over just yet.

“Who are you Archie?”

An excellent question from his mother and Archie should really take some time and look in the mirror to figure it out. Archie continues to make the wrong decisions and is losing his temper more and more. Archie even threatens some of Mr. Lodge’s criminal business associates without blinking an eye, which even has Mr. Lodge reminding him that he shouldn’t pick a fight he can’t finish. After the Lodge family discovers that “Agent Adams” has double crossed them, they are not sure what the long term plan is. The Lodge family is currently in danger, but Archie will stop at nothing to protect him. Rather than show up to support his father announcing his intent to run for Mayor, Archie sets the “Dark Circle” loose on their enemies, which leads to him getting a thank you car from Mr. Lodge. Archie is creating an even bigger divide between him and his family without realizing it, which has us wondering, is all of this really worth losing your soul over? A Faustian deal comes to mind, especially when we can easily imagine Mr. Lodge as the devil, signing contracts in blood. Will Archie be able to come back from this? Will his family be able to forgive him?

Alice makes the right decision.

When Betty goes to retrieve the $10,000 from the bank, the man who was Chic’s “manager” shows up as well and it’s clear that the Cooper family is in a lot of trouble again because of Chic. Luckily, the Serpent gang shows up as back-up to help them. Darla and the manager leave for now with the cash, but it’s still very dangerous that they know more than they should. After all, secrets never stay buried for long in Riverdale. Alice is beyond grateful and makes an announcement to the Serpents that she is done attacking the South Side. She makes the difficult decision to ask her son, Chic to leave since he has put her family in danger twice now and then shows up later on FP’s doorstep. Are Alice and FP back together? Will Chic really stay away?

Toni rescues Cheryl.

Fans were more than disappointed after the interrupted first kiss between Choni, but fear not, love is still blooming in the air. Toni enlists the help of Veronica and Josie to help find Cheryl, as she knows that there is no way that she is being held in a boarding school, especially since her social media account has been dead silent. The girls go and confront Mrs. Blossom who is armed and ready. She tells them that Cheryl is mentally ill and even shows Josie the picture that Cheryl sketched not too long ago of the two of them, revealing that Cheryl was the one who was threatening and stalking her. Josie is out, but Veronica and Toni are not about to completely abandon their friend. Nana Rose makes the right call and tries to help Toni find Cheryl but is rudely interrupted by Uncle Claudius. They then learn from Kevin that the “Sisters of Quiet Mercy” practice gay conversion therapy and that there is a secret tunnel that can lead them to Cheryl. Toni and Veronica put on their fantastic spy-like outfits which have just the right amount of flair and break in. Cheryl is stunned when she sees Toni and the two share a swoon-worthy kiss in front of the film screen. The cheers for Choni should be deafening as this kiss was well worth the wait. Veronica and Toni successfully rescue Cheryl who is surprisingly not broken from this ordeal. Rather, she says that “revenge is a dish best served cold,” and informs Kevin that she is ready to take on the lead of the school play, which is none other than Carrie White from Stephen King’s classic. While I’m sure that Cheryl can pull off anything, including being covered in pig’s blood, her family better watch out for sure since Cheryl is no stranger to making things in her way burn to the ground. Stay tuned! New episodes return on April 18^th!

I hope you enjoyed the list and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Riverdale below. Happy viewing!

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “Riverdale” season 2 episode 9 mid-season finale: Is the Black Hood truly revealed?

Happy Thursday TV fans! After watching the CW’s Riverdale season 2 episode 9 last night, I am left wondering if the mystery of the Black Hood’s identity has actually been solved? While it all adds up and makes sense, there was something almost anticlimactic about the reveal. The end of the episode suggests that Betty’s not entirely sure it’s all over either. Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In last night’s episode, Betty and Archie once again take matters into their own hands to track down Mr. Svenson and deal with the Black Hood’s threats. Meanwhile, Veronica makes a bold decision and Cheryl refuses to give up on the fancy Christmas tradition she has become accustomed to. The group participates in secret Santa and more than just gifts are exchanged, as unresolved feelings re-surface. My top 5 moments from Riverdale season 2 episode 9 are:

The group participates in Secret Santa.

Even though there is a killer running loose, that doesn’t stop our Riverdale favorites from participating in some Christmas traditions. However, gift giving becomes slightly complicated when recent exes are involved. For example, Veronica receives a “couple’s massage” gift certificate and Betty obtains the “Swiss Family Robinson” album that she and Archie used to sing to as children. Later, Veronica and Betty present their gifts to their exes, revealing how much they still care. As if this couldn’t get any more confusing, the Black Hood decides to get in on the Secret Santa action and leaves Betty a gift-wrapped finger. I guess it’s the thought that counts.

No Serpent stands alone.

What is the first law? “No Serpent stands alone!” Jughead refuses to let his father deal with the consequences of his actions and enlists the help of his fellow Serpents to go after Penny and drive her out of Riverdale. This might backfire, however; as Penny doesn’t seem like the type to give up so easily. Jughead means business when he takes out a knife to get his pound of flesh…literally. While it’s nice to see Jughead boost morale and try and help out his father, it seems like he keeps involving himself deeper and deeper, jeopardizing his own future in the process. Time will tell if Penny attempts to take revenge on him but all signs point to yes.

Cheryl saves Christmas.

When Cheryl’s mother explains they will need to cut back around the holidays because they are broke, Cheryl refuses to accept this. She marches off to purchase the grandest Christmas tree and decorates her house with glitz and glamour galore. She demands that her mother figure out a way to make ends meet, refusing to apologize for her actions. Nana Rose comically adds in to Cheryl’s mother that “she should have drowned them at birth like a basket of kittens.” Later in the episode, Cheryl walks in on her mother kissing a stranger with a Santa hat. Is this a new boyfriend or has her mother lowered herself to a new profession?

Veronica is no longer Daddy’s little girl.

Veronica desperately wants to help Archie and Fred. When she learns that Fred is facing a medical bill of 86,000 dollars she asks her family for help but is turned down. Much like Cheryl, Veronica refuses to back down. She breaks into her father’s office and finds out that he owns Pop’s diner. As if her actions weren’t bad enough, she then uses her mother’s black amex card to pay off Fred’s bill. When her parents later confront her about this, she proves that she is ready to grow up quickly and learn all there is to know about the Lodge family business. Veronica has some ground rules which include keeping the charge to help Fred and staying away from doing anything illegal. Veronica liked the way it felt to sit in her father’s chair and is ready to play boss. But can she handle it?

The Black Hood is revealed.

Betty and Archie are not giving up until they discover the truth and they do just that in this mid-season finale. When Mr. Svenson hasn’t shown up to work, Betty and Archie head over to his house, but all they find is a lonely bowl of soup left on the front porch. They visit the Sisters of Quiet Mercy to find out more about Mr. Svenson’s involvement and learn what his sin is. After his family was brutally murdered, he took a group of people to punish the culprit, only to kill an innocent man by mistake. Betty and Archie discover that Nana Rose Blossom was around for this and that Betty’s grandfather was involved as well. They are horrified to learn that the innocent man was buried alive, bringing them that much closer to discovering the sin that the Black Hood wants them to. Before they go any further, Archie confesses “I need you with me” to Betty and they share a kiss. This seems like a fleeting moment in the midst of all of this chaos and danger, but what if it’s not? Cheryl has witnessed the kiss and later Veronica tells Archie that she does love him as a mysterious photographer captures their embrace on camera, which has fans wondering when this will all unravel. Will Betty and Veronica’s friendship be able to survive this? Who will Archie ultimately choose?

Archie and Betty’s feelings are forced to be put on hold, however; when they dig up the coffin in Pickens Park. They find that it’s empty, but the Black Hood shows up and forces Archie inside. Betty turns the tables on him and Archie makes a bold decision to shoot him, killing him instantly. Sheriff Keller shows up just in the nick of time which seems suspicious, but Betty and Archie are happy to have some back-up. Mr. Svenson is revealed as the Black Hood, down one finger and his life. It seems like the mystery has been solved, but the gang is later sitting in the diner trying to find the words to uncover the why to no avail. At the end of the episode, Betty is unable to burn her black hood, which shows that her own darkness is still lurking inside her and that this isn’t over just yet. Is Mr. Svenson the only Black Hood killer or was this a set up? We will have to wait for new episodes to find out, but I’m not closing the book on the Black Hood mystery just yet.

I hope you enjoyed the list and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Riverdale below. Happy viewing!

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

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