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Ranking the top 5 moments from “Riverdale” season 3 episode 22: “Survive the Night”

Happy Thursday TV fans! After watching the CW’s Riverdale season 3 episode 22 season finale, Jughead reminded us of a quote from Arthur Conan Doyle: “Once you eliminate the impossible, whatever remains…however improbable, must be the truth.” But what if the truth is even more frightening than the impossible? Please note MAJOR spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In last night’s episode, “Chapter Fifty-Seven: Survive the Night,” Jughead, Betty, Archie, and Veronica come face to face with the real Gargoyle King, as they are put through a series of dangerous quests that threaten each of their lives. Meanwhile, Cheryl tries to get other members of the Farm to listen to reason and we learn a secret about Alice that could change everything. My top 5 moments from the Riverdale season 3 episode 22 season finale are:

“The true king was you…”

In the beginning of the episode, we cut right to the chase, as Jughead, Betty, Archie, and Veronica end up at some kind of creepy Murder Mystery Dinner Theater. We learn that Penelope “bought” Betty from Edgar after she learned about his harvesting organs scheme from Toni, but is Betty in even more danger now? As everyone exchanges confused looks, we meet two more guests and Penelope reminds them that there are “no masks at the dinner table.” Hal is the Black Hood and is very much alive and Chic is the Gargoyle King. Chic now has red hair and has been pretending to be Jason under Penelope’s twisted orders, but this was a very satisfying reveal. We learn that the true Gargoyle King is Penelope Blossom.

I originally suspected that the King was a Queen, but I put my money on the wrong Riverdale mother, but I was very pleased with this reveal. After all, the Red Dahlia can be extremely dangerous. Penelope reveals that Jughead and the others are featured players because they are all children of the original Midnight Club members and she’s looking to put their parents through the same trauma that she went through with Jason. We also learn that Sister Woodhouse was behind the deaths at the Sisters of Quiet Mercy, as all of the puzzle pieces begin to fit into place. And so the final quest begins…

“I don’t think I ever stopped loving you.”

Even though this episode is jam-packed with constant action and twists and turns, we do take a quick moment for Varchie to have a heart-to-heart talk. Now that their lives are in great danger, Archie tells Veroncia how he really feels about her and she says, “My heart ached for you,” revealing that nothing happened that night between her and Reggie. Varchie fans rejoice! And now back to the action…

“What kind of sick monster are you?”

Meanwhile, Cheryl tries to convince Fangs and Kevin that they are in great danger, but the organs that Betty discovered have been conveniently moved. Cheryl walks into a room and begins screaming, as she confronts Edgar and asks him, “What kind of sick monster are you?”

We later learn that Edgar was the one responsible for the grave digging, as he decided to reunite Jason Blossom’s corpse with his sister. Talk about twisted! Cheryl gets a lucky break when she works with an “angel in disguise,” as Alice finally comes to her senses and helps Cheryl escape with the remaining twin, recognizing that Betty needs help. It’s about time, Alice! Cheryl recruits the Serpents and Poisons and shows up to help protect her friends with her trusty bow and arrow. Go Cheryl!

“I’d start running if I were you…”

The most intriguing part of the episode for me was the actual final quest, as Penelope does not hold back. Jughead, Betty, Archie, and Veronica are left in the nature preserve and stumble upon a series of tests that are life threatening. We get a grizzly fight for Archie, a dangerous game of spin the bottle for Veronica, a battle of kings for Jughead, and a one bullet scenario for our girl, Betty. The trials had me on the edge of my seat, as our favorite characters desperately try to prevail while protecting one another. Penelope is amused and somewhat impressed by their performances, but she is not above taking matters into her own hands.

When Betty is presented with the “one bullet” task, she has to shoot her father before he shoots her and her friends. Betty shoots him, but Penelope appears and tells him that he was always a terrible serial killer, shooting Hal in the head right in front of his daughter. The threat is over for now, as Cheryl and the others step in to save the day and Betty and Veronica get the antidote to the poison from the chalices. Penelope and Chic are gone for now, but we know that things are never truly boring in Riverdale, as we are about to find out.

“To the future…”

Even though we get plenty of reveals during the season finale, the mystery is far from over. When Betty and the others return to the Farm, we discover that “the worthy ascended,” but they left Kevin behind. Alice and Polly are gone, but this isn’t even the most shocking part. An FBI agent comes to see Betty and we learn that Alice was actually an FBI informant, working with…her son, Charles. Charles is very much alive, but will he be able to find his mother now with Bughead’s help?

Meanwhile, Cheryl begins to bond with her brother, Jason. Yes, you heard me right. She welcomes Jason’s corpse back into her home, which is very disturbing. Hermione is arrested for the attempted murder of Hiram and Hiram reminds us, “You don’t even know what’s coming,” which couldn’t be more accurate. What else does he have planned from behind bars? I’m anxious to find out.

The most interesting twist happens at the very end of the season finale when Jughead, Betty, Archie, and Veronica make a pact to keep their lives drama free. However, we flash forward to spring break of their senior year and we see Archie, Betty, and Veronica standing over a fire, covered in blood. They burn Jughead’s hat and say that they will never speak of this. Talk about a major cliffhanger! Stay tuned for season 4 Riverdale fans! I can’t wait!

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “Riverdale” season 3 episode 21: “Harvest Happy Hour”

Happy Thursday TV fans! After watching the CW’s Riverdale season 3 episode 21, I realized that illusions can be extremely powerful. If we believe in something strongly enough, it has power over us. But what happens when we break that hold? Does our world come crashing down or do we unleash even greater threats in the process? Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In last night’s episode, “Chapter Fifty-Six: The Dark Secret of Harvest House,” Betty discovers even more secrets about the Farm, as Edgar tries to get her to tap into her darkest fears. Meanwhile, Archie challenges Hiram Lodge to a boxing match and Ethel reveals the identity of the Gargoyle King to Jughead. My top 5 moments from Riverdale season 3 episode 21 are:

“You are the illusion.”

In last week’s episode, Betty agreed to stay at the Farm, fearing the wrath of the Black Hood, but was this really the best decision? In this episode, Betty has some one-on-one sessions with Edgar Evernever, as he uses some kind of hypnosis on her. Betty begins to see another version of herself, which represents the darkness within her, as she is told that she has “the serial killer gene,” which apparently means that she has a predisposition to violence. Betty continues with these sessions, but what she uncovers is even more shocking.

“I won.”

So, I initially thought it was a little ridiculous for Archie to challenge Hiram Lodge to an underground boxing match, but things started to make a lot more sense when I understood Veronica’s end game here. After talking with Archie’s mom and her FBI friend, Veronica and Archie realize that they need to catch Hiram in the act. What better way, than to have an illegal underground fight club going on with lots of underage drinking and gambling? The fight is entertaining enough, but Hiram getting taken away was the real showstopper.

Veronica confronts her father and tells him that she has won, revealing that she knows what he did, but we know that Hiram always finds a loophole. Later on in the episode, Archie goes to Veronica to explore their potential romance, but Reggie is already there. It looks like Reggie beat Archie to the punch this time, but where does Veronica’s heart truly lie? We’ll have to wait and see.

“Get your hands off my girlfriend.”

After some Nancy Drew investigating, Betty realizes that the Farm is harvesting organs. Edgar tells the members of the Farm that they are undergoing some kind of procedure that will translate their mental pain into physical pain, while stealing some of their major organs. Betty tries to warn her friends, who seem skeptical at first. Cheryl initially tries to tell Betty that she has just booked her ticket to Shutter Island, but she starts to connect the dots as well when Betty shows her the proof. Cheryl panics, explaining that Toni was just taken away for a procedure, while Choni fans everywhere held their breath.

Cheryl gets Toni out of there and pushes her out the window so that she can get a chance at freedom. Cheryl stays behind, which was beyond heartbreaking, but I am relieved that Cheryl and Toni are finally seeing the truth behind the Farm. We know that Toni has broken Cheryl out of some tough jams already, so hopefully she will recruit the Serpents and the Pretty Poisons to help Cheryl and the others escape.

“They’re gonna come for me…”

Cheryl is not the only one in danger, as Betty is now strapped to the table. Edgar tells her that they are preparing her for her “procedure,” but Betty reminds him that her friends are going to come for her. Let’s just hope that Jughead isn’t too busy with his own discovery to rescue Betty. It looks like she can use some serious back-up right about now. Perhaps Alice will finally snap out of this trance once she sees that her daughter is in danger? Let’s hope so!

“I can tell you who the King is…”

While all the commotion is happening at the Farm, Jughead has an interesting conversation with Ethel, who is now back in action. Ready for the reveal? Ethel claims that the Gargoyle King is Jason Blossom, but “that’s impossible,” as Jughead points out…you know, since Jason Blossom is dead and all. Jughead doesn’t leave anything up to chance; however, and digs up Jason’s grave, discovering that there is no body in there…so what does this mean? Is it possible that Jason Blossom is truly alive or is someone using his identity as a cover-up? I’m not sure, but I definitely did not see this twist coming and I’m beyond excited for the season finale next week. 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. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “Riverdale” season 3 episode 20: “A Prom Night Truce?”

Happy Thursday TV fans! After watching the CW’s Riverdale season 3 episode 20, I realized that we now have two serial killers loose in the small town of Riverdale. Is this town big enough for the both of them? Are they working together? The questions continue to pile up, but one thing is for certain, Betty Cooper better watch out! Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In last night’s episode, “Chapter Fifty-Five: Prom Night,” Betty and Jughead continue to work together after discovering the Gargoyle King’s gospel. Meanwhile, Archie takes on a little bit too much and Cheryl’s campaign for prom queen is frowned upon by the Farm. My top 5 moments from Riverdale season 3 episode 20 are:

“What if he planned this?”

In the beginning of the episode, Betty reacts to the news of her father’s death, but she is not completely positive that he is gone. Betty begins to worry that he planned this all along and used her. But what if the Black Hood truly did escape? What would be his next move? Betty is assured that her father is dead after part of his hand is identified from the bus crash and she insists that she has to keep moving, but Betty’s fears are about to become a reality.

“Vote Choni!”

I mean, Choni would absolutely have my vote for Prom Queens, but Cheryl’s campaign doesn’t go exactly according to plan when Evelyn tries to get her to stop, explaining that it is not approved by the Farm. Cheryl doesn’t listen to Evelyn, but Edgar steps in and tells her that she will not be able to see Jason anymore if she continues to do this. Cheryl stands down, as seeing Jason is her number one priority, but why does the Farm really care so much about whether or not Cheryl is crowned queen?

We also still don’t know how Cheryl is seeing Jason and I’m hoping we get some answers soon. I also started to think about the Farm’s real problem with Cheryl being crowned queen and wondered if it had something to do with the Gargoyle King’s gospel. We know that becoming the “Gryphon Queen” is part of the Gargoyle King’s world, so is there a connection here? Either way, I was happy to see Choni dance together at the prom and they are the true prom queens in my book!

“What was off is now back on.”

After Josie’s departure and several hints along the way, it looks like Varchie may be making a comeback and it’s about time! Archie asks Veronica to the prom as friends, but their slow dance together reminded us that these two definitely still have some sparks flying. After Archie tries to take on two boxing matches in the same day, Veronica tries to intervene and help him, but ultimately she asks for Archie’s help when she discovers that she doesn’t really own Pop’s Diner and that her father has been playing her this whole time. Is Varchie ready to finally take down Hiram Lodge? We’ll have to stay tuned to find out, but I loved seeing these two re-connect. Let’s just hope that Hiram doesn’t pull them apart again.

“How about you admit that you’re the Gargoyle King?”

Jughead discovers the gospel of the Gargoyle King on the bus while helping his father investigate, but he keeps this to himself. Jughead learns from Jellybean that the gospel supposedly holds all of the Gargoyle King’s secrets, so this could be extremely useful. However, it seems a little bit too convenient that it ends up in Jughead’s hands. Either way, Jughead and Betty continue to investigate their suspicions and find out that someone else received the same mysterious tattoos as Kurtz, which were the symbols carved into the backs of the victims.

The man is described with sandy hair and magnetic blue eyes so Betty immediately assumes that the Gargoyle King is Edgar. Betty walks into the Farm and demands answers, but is shocked when Edgar willingly takes off his shirt and reveals that he does not have the tattoos. He only has an infinity symbol on his wrist, which Alice is now sporting as well. So if not Edgar, then who?

“I did what you asked. What do you want?”

It’s prom night and Betty and Jughead enlist the help of some of their friends to lure the Gargoyle King there. They create a renaissance or medieval times theme and Betty is running unopposed for the title of Prom Queen…or Gryphon Queen, which should lead Betty right to the Gargoyle King, according to the gospel. During prom, Betty is handed a note from a masked student and she is told to come alone to the place where the game all started. Betty heads down to the ladies bathroom and walks into a room with two chalices.

“Flip for your fate” is written everywhere, but Betty refuses to do so. Betty comes face to face with the Gargoyle King and asks him what he wants. Betty points her gun at the Gargoyle King, proving that she means business, but she is interrupted when the Black Hood shows up as well. Betty is shocked to see the Black Hood and tries to reason with him, but it looks like Dad is not in a talking mood. Betty runs for her life and kicks some serious ass with a hockey stick.

Luckily, Jughead finds her before it is too late, but Betty is now clearly in danger. Betty heads off to the Farm to warn her mother, fearing that Hal may be coming for her next. Edgar says that he can protect her and offers for her to stay and she accepts, but is Betty in more danger at the Farm? This episode was jam-packed with suspense and action and I have so many questions and theories now. Is the Black Hood truly Hal or is it possible that Edgar could have been posing as him? This whole time, the Farm has been trying to get Betty to join willingly and now she has just agreed to stay. Was this all part of the plan? I’m not sure, but Betty better watch her back. 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. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “Riverdale” season 3 episode 19: “Fear the Reaper”

Happy Thursday TV fans! After watching the CW’s Riverdale season 3 episode 19, I realized that keeping secrets can be a dangerous game on its own. However, when you also mix in playing G&G, things are going to get crazy. Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In last night’s episode, “Chapter Fifty-Four: Fear the Reaper,” Jughead teams up with FP and Gladys to try and rescue Jellybean. Meanwhile, Betty checks up on Evelyn, Archie contemplates giving up boxing, and Josie makes a big decision. My top 5 moments from Riverdale season 3 episode 19 are:

“We’re not end game.”

During the episode, Josie is excited that her father has come to town and she really begins to contemplate her own future. Josie says, “I want to broaden my musical horizons,” but it looks like she has been searching for something of her own for a while. After giving a dazzling performance, Josie’s father agrees to let her accompany him on tour and it looks like she could be heading off to NYC.

Josie tells Archie that they are not end game and that’s OK, but it looks like this is the end for Archosie. Josie’s return to Riverdale is uncertain and it probably has something to do with her joining another Archie Comic spin-off series called, “Katy Keene,” which will also star Lucy Hale from Pretty Little Liars. While we don’t know when or if the series will get picked up, it looks like Josie has the opportunity to really step into the spotlight now and I can’t wait to see what she does next!

“Check my file…I think I just might.”

I love when Betty gets her Nancy Drew on and this episode was no exception. Betty may not have found out much about Edgar, but she does discover a lot of interesting information on Evelyn. We discover that Evelyn has been pretending to be a seventeen-year-old Junior for over a decade at numerous schools and that she is actually 26. If that’s not shocking enough for you, we also learn that she is not Edgar’s daughter, she’s his wife. Still with me? Betty is concerned because her mother is about to marry Edgar and he also wants to adopt Polly’s twins.

Betty goes to Hal for help and he suggests someone who is “uniquely motivated” to help her, leading her to Penelope Blossom. However, it seems like Penelope is more interested in taking the boy twin and naming him Jason Junior, which doesn’t help Betty all that much. As the secrets begin to unravel, it’s interesting to see how much of an impact Evelyn can have on the teenagers around her. But what will happen when everyone finds out that she has been lying? Are the members of the Farm too far gone or is there anything that Betty can do?

“Still wanna call me the reaper?”

After the dramatic boxing match in last week’s episode, Randy is pronounced dead and the guilt immediately begins to overwhelm Archie. Fred gives Archie a heartwarming talk and tells him that he’s innocent and I just recently learned that this was actually Luke Perry’s final scene, which makes this talk that much more meaningful. This is not the first time that Archie has blamed himself, but he is far from a reaper. Archie thinks about giving up boxing, but ultimately decides to use his prize money to give to Randy’s family, which is a very generous gesture.

Elio continued to get on my nerves, pretending that he didn’t juice Randy, but it’s all starting to make sense, as we see later in the episode that he is working for Hiram Lodge. It was only a matter of time before this “truce” came crashing down between Hiram and Archie. Now that Josie is making her exit, there is an even greater potential for a reunion between Archie and Veronica, but will that sever this truce for good? Hiram is very dangerous and a master manipulator, but there’s something about Archie that brings out the worst in him and it looks like this is only going to escalate further.

“Join us.”

After getting nowhere with Penelope, Betty reaches out to Toni, hoping that she can sneak her into the Farm so that she can get the other twin out of there safely. Only Toni has now crossed over to the other side. Et tu, Toni? Toni talks about how she always wanted a family and has now found one with the Farm and leads Betty right to the heart of it. Was Toni brainwashed or is something else going on here? I find it hard to believe that she was so against the Farm previously and now has become one of its puppets.

Betty asks the Farm why they are all smiling and her mother reveals that she already knows that Edgar is married to Evelyn, which makes their union that much creepier. Betty seems like she is falling under the thrall of the Farm for a moment, but she snaps out of it. Betty remembers seeing the babies thrown into the fire before she had a seizure earlier in the season and she makes a run for it. Even though we are learning a lot more about the Farm, there are still so many unanswered questions and I hope we get to the bottom of it before the end of the season, as we only have three episodes left!

“If we play and we win, we can get Jellybean back.”

Jughead has his own family drama to deal with in this jam-packed episode, as he agrees to play the game under creepy Kurtz’s orders. And here are our players:

Deadeye: FP

Hellcaster: Jughead

The Alchemist: Gladys

In the first round, secrets are out and FP learns what Gladys has been up to. It was only a matter of time before he found out, but they need to put this aside to try and save Jellybean. FP says that there will be a reckoning, which reminds us that he will definitely circle back to this anger, however. The next task involves the Jones family robbing Pop’s Diner, which ends with FP getting shot. In the next task, we see a Cyclops card and in walks Penny Peabody, who is definitely looking for some revenge. Gladys and her fight, channeling their inner Elektra and Gladys is victorious, but definitely needs to go to the hospital as well, which means that everything is now up to our hero, Jughead.

Jughead is presented with two doors and is told to choose, as Kurtz mentions “The Lady, or the tiger,” which is a short story written by Frank R. Stockton. The story is set in an ancient country and the king is put through a set of trials, much like Jughead. He ultimately has to choose between two doorways: one leading to the princess and one leading to death. Jughead is faced with this same dilemma and ends up being trapped behind the door, as Kurtz gives the order to eliminate the princess. Jughead is able to break free and saves the day, as I breathed a sigh of relief. Yay Jughead!

Even though Jughead saves the day for now, we are still left with several unopened doors of our own. Jughead came face to face with the Gargoyle King, but he didn’t have time to stay, as he rushed off to make sure that Jellybean was all right. Gladys says that she is leaving town, but Jellybean will be staying behind, but what does this mean for the drug trade in Riverdale?

Also, Hiram is ready to step out of the shadows and it’s been quite a while since we have seen Hermione, which continues to stir my own suspicions. Plus, we learn that while Hal was being transferred to Hiram’s new prison, there was an accident and no survivors. Betty asked Hiram to transfer her father to his prison, but can you ever really make a deal with the devil? Is Hal really dead or have we just released the former Black Hood back into society? I’m not sure, but I can’t wait to find out. Stay tuned!

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My performance of the week ending 4/20/19 on TV goes to…

Lili Reinhart as Betty Cooper on Riverdale. Lili brings such a fire to Betty’s character. I love how she takes on all the adults in town and is never afraid to follow her instincts. I’ve always loved the character of Nancy Drew and Lili brings me right back to that nostalgia with her portrayal of Betty Cooper. Betty is smart, resourceful, and extremely loyal. She will do anything to protect her family and friends and she is not about to let Edgar or Evelyn Evernever get in her way.

Even though Betty may have a darkness brewing inside her, sometimes this is necessary, as long as she can channel it. It gives her the drive and passion to keep going, as she becomes so motivated and determined. One should never underestimate Betty Cooper. Just when you think you may have her all figured out, she surprises you and reminds you that there are so many layers to her character.

What’s next for Betty? We’ll have to stay tuned to find out, but she made a very difficult decision when she let her mother go. Whether it was the right decision or not, Betty proves to be selfless in this moment, as she puts Alice’s needs before her own. I am worried about her visits with her father, Hal, as this can cause her darkness to reach the surface. Betty may be her “father’s daughter,” but she is so much more than that.

I think that she has the potential to unmask the Gargoyle King and to take down the Farm. She’s not afraid to to do what is necessary to uncover the truth. However, I think that it’s important that Betty keeps her connections with her friends and family steady. Having Jughead, Toni, and Veronica in her corner can really help her and it will also keep her darkness in check. I can’t wait to see what she does next!

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “Riverdale” season 3 episode 18: “She’s her Father’s Daughter”

Happy Thursday TV fans! After watching the CW’s Riverdale season 3 episode 18, the Invasion of the Body Snatchers drama continued, as some of our favorite characters dove deeper into trouble. Whether they were looking for answers or comfort, darkness is never too far away in Riverdale. Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In last night’s episode, “Chapter Fifty-Three: Jawbreaker,” Jughead works with FP to investigate the town’s latest murder. Meanwhile, Betty tries to get through to Alice, Toni worries about Cheryl’s involvement in the Farm, and Archie is up for a rematch with Veronica’s full support. My top 5 moments from Riverdale season 3 episode 18 are:

“I felt reborn.”

In the beginning of the episode, Betty continues her conversation with Edgar Evernever, who begins to reveal more about himself. Edgar explains that he previously felt lost and found himself on a farm, which made him want to recreate that feeling of being reborn with his own farm. Betty recognizes that it sounds like a nice story and all, but she is not buying it whatsoever. Edgar does not reveal anything about how Cheryl and Alice are seeing their dead relatives, as he vaguely explains that they are discovering the best versions of themselves. Betty refuses to let Edgar turn everything around on her and decides to get through to her mother once and for all.

“I’m always in your corner…”

Archie feels very passionate about honoring Baby Teeth’s death and Veronica works with him to get their gym, the El Royale, in the spotlight. Elio agrees to let Archie have a rematch against Randy, but decides to dose him with “G,” which is some kind of bad batch of fizzle rocks that apparently turns people into zombies. Not really, but the foaming at the mouth and the extreme behavior sort of had me thinking along those lines. I mean, they are only a town away from Sabrina and Greendale so anything is possible.

Archie is able to knock Randy out, but the drugs may have actually done a lot of damage, as Randy is not waking up yet. Even though the fight was entertaining, I was more interested in the lingering stare between Archie and Veronica. Is there hope for Varchie? It looks that way and even Josie notices that Veronica certainly didn’t hold back when she purchased Archie some new attire for the fight.

“You’re a daughter who wants her mother back just like I want my girlfriend back.”

Finally someone else notices what is going on with the Farm! After Cheryl trades in her signature red for a white ensemble, Toni is beyond concerned about her. Toni approaches Betty, who fills her in on what she knows so far. Toni continues to try and get through to Cheryl, but Evelyn has other plans. Evelyn confronts Toni and Toni tells her, “Bitch I love her and she loves me.” Seriously Evelyn, you better watch out. Evelyn proves to be manipulative and conniving, as she tells Cheryl that she needs to choose between Toni and Jason. Toni says that there has to be another way and begins her own runway walk down the halls sporting some white attire.

I was a little worried that we had lost our girl Toni to the Farm as well, but she is undercover, still working with Betty. I have to say that I really enjoyed the interactions between Betty and Toni in this episode. We don’t typically see too much between these two, but they both have a common goal now and I’m interested to see them continue to work together to bring down the Farm for good.

“I will kill you…”

After crossing Toni, Evelyn makes the mistake of confronting Betty. Betty has had enough and slams Evelyn against a locker and threatens her. Go Betty! She tells her that she sees right through her and wants her to stop messing with her and her family. Betty doesn’t want to give up on her mother and even resorts to kidnapping her and keeping her in Dilton’s bunker. It seems a bit extreme, but Betty will do anything for her mother. Betty tells Alice, “The past is part of who you are,” but Alice doesn’t seem to want to remember the pain. Alice even begins burning the old photos that Betty shows her and Betty comes to the realization that she may need to let her mother go after all.

After listening to one of the tapes, Betty hears her mother’s thoughts on her, recognizing the same darkness in Betty that she saw in Hal. Betty continues to confide in her father about everything, but now he wants a favor in return. He’s ready to return home, but I’m not really sure how that would work. I mean, you don’t just get to leave prison and all. Betty is continuously pushed again and again, but will this release the darkness within her or will she channel her love for her friends and family?

“Save the little princess.”

After Jughead and FP catch Kurtz, Kurtz continues to be overly creepy and tells Jughead that “Baby Teeth was only the warm up to the ultimate quest.” He further explains that there is still one final game for Jughead and his family and we cut to Jellybean being brought to the Gargoyle King. I have so many questions here. Now that we have been focusing on the Farm so much, the Gargoyle King has taken a back seat, but it looks like he or she is done hiding in the shadows. However, why is the Gargoyle King so interested in the Jones family? Is there a connection between the Gargoyle King and Gladys? We know that she is controlling the drug trade, but is she somehow pulling the Gargoyle King’s strings as well. I previously thought that Hermione could be the woman behind the mask, but I’m not really sure what she would get out of hurting the Jones family.

There are a lot more players now and it’s difficult to determine who is the true Gargoyle King. Jughead also previously thought that perhaps Baby Teeth was murdered by a copy cat killer. Baby Teeth clearly struggled and he had a matchbook stuck in his throat from the Maple Club, which also potentially incriminates Penelope Blossom. We know that there is a connection between the Gargoyle King and the Midnight club from so many years ago, but what is the real motive here? If the Jones family is at the center of it, we need to carefully look at all of their potential allies and enemies. It looks like no one can really be cleared as innocent, but what is their end goal? Stay tuned!

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “Riverdale” season 3 episode 17: “I Was Wondering When We’d Finally Meet”

Happy Thursday TV fans! After watching the CW’s Riverdale season 3 episode 17, Edgar Evernever reminded us that “memories are often painful, but they don’t have to be. They can be a path to revival.” But when one starts manipulating memories and playing on the weaknesses of others, toying with these memories can become extremely dangerous. Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In last night’s episode, “Chapter Fifty-Two: The Master,” Jughead continues to try and stop his mother and the drug trade in his town with the help of Archie and some friends. Meanwhile, Veronica takes a page out of her father’s manipulation playbook and Betty recruits Cheryl to help her listen in on the Farm. My top 5 moments from Riverdale season 3 episode 17 are:

“This ship has sailed.”

Hermione begins to panic when she realizes that she will lose Hiram’s protection if it is publicly known that they are getting a divorce. Hermione explains to Veronica that being a mob boss’s wife is extremely dangerous, but Veronica does remind her mother that she did try to kill her husband…twice. Veronica does not give up on her family and suggests therapy as an option, but Hiram tells her “this ship has sailed.” Meanwhile, Hermione receives some dead fish, implying a threat on her life. Veronica approaches her father for a compromise. Hiram agrees and has their marriage annulled, but keeps Hermione in the public’s eye to keep her safe. However, Hiram is no fool, as he recognizes that Veronica is the one who sent the fish to her mother. Veronica explains that she had to protect her, but no one said it would be easy to outplay the master manipulator, Hiram Lodge.

“I need your help.”

During the episode, Archie gets a phone call from Mad Dog, who lets him know that he is in danger of being transferred over to Hiram’s new private prison. Archie pulls out all the stops with Veronica’s help and approaches the Governor, asking for a pardon for his friends. The plan works successfully, as the Governor is not looking to have his reputation threatened and Archie gives Mad Dog and the others a place to stay at the gym. Whenever something is going right, Elio suddenly appears, however. Elio offers the guys a chance to fight for money for him and Mad Dog ends up deciding to take his business offer at the end of the episode. Archie warns his friend that he cannot trust Elio, but Mad Dog is determined to do whatever is necessary to help his family. Let’s just hope that he doesn’t wind up in too much trouble.

“This is between me and you.”

Jughead continues to clash with his mother, Gladys, in this episode and he tells her, “Oh I’m not gonna stop until you are out of Riverdale.” Gladys is up for the challenge and reminds Jughead not to cross her. Seriously Jughead, look out for Mommie Dearest, who doesn’t play by the rules. After Jughead tries to intervene more with the drug trade, he messes up his father’s drug bust, which angers FP, but Jughead is not ready to stop. Jughead goes after a major drug operation with the help of Archie and Mad Dog, but ends up getting thrown out a window by that nut job, Kurtz. Luckily, Jughead is all right, but is he in over his head? I’m not sure, but we know that Gladys is not one to be messed with. Will she really push her own son out of the way to further her business though? We’ll have to see how this plays out.

“I’m in, cousin.”

After taking a tour of the Farm, Betty realizes that she will not get too far. There are locked doors and Evelyn leading the interviews, which makes it difficult for Betty to get any real answers. Betty recognizes that Evelyn has some kind of interest in Cheryl and asks for Cheryl’s help. I love the tag team between Betty and Cheryl, as Cheryl goes undercover and puts her acting skills to the test. Edgar meets with Cheryl and talks about how she has already been baptized and reborn in fire based on some of her past experiences, but he takes advantage of her love and grief over her brother, Jason. Before long, Cheryl is done being Betty’s mole and even comments that Edgar is a “yummy snack,” which is absolutely hilarious, but it looks like Cheryl has just joined the Farm. Can Betty help her before it’s too late? Does Edgar have a special interest in Cheryl because of her connections?

“I was wondering when we’d finally meet.”

Betty recognizes that she is on her own and decides to break into the locked door with her trusty bobby pin while Cheryl is getting inducted into the Farm. Betty finds the tapes from her family and takes them to try and get some information, but Cheryl is the one to reveal the biggest mystery of all. Cheryl reveals to Betty that Edgar took her to a room and says that Jason was in the room with her. She explains that she talked to him in the flesh and that the Farm somehow gave her back her brother. Things start to add up for Betty, as she approaches her mother and realizes that Alice has been seeing her son, Charles, in this same way. Edgar finally agrees to meet Betty and the showdown we have all been waiting for has just begun. Betty is not afraid of Edgar; however, and is ready for the challenge. Edgar asks her what she would like to know and Betty simply says, “Everything.”

It looks like we have a lot more to find out, but what is the rational explanation behind Cheryl and Alice seeing their dead relatives? Is Edgar using mind control or is there something else going on here? At the end of the episode, we also get a new quest card that reads, “Defang a Wolf cub.” FP finds another sacrifice in the woods, which reminds us that the Gargoyle King is not finished at all. What does this new quest mean and is there any real connection between the Gargoyle King and the Farm? Also, Hiram’s new prison is now up and running so what does that mean for the town? New episodes return April 17^th. Stay tuned!

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “Riverdale” season 3 episode 15: “A Norman Rockwell Painting with Leather Jackets”

Happy Thursday TV fans! After watching the CW’s Riverdale season 3 episode 15, I thought back to Jughead’s question: What exactly is the American Dream? Does it involve being surrounded by family and friends? And if so, what happens when that dream is threatened? Do you go on pretending to protect those you love or do you shatter the picture perfect image to release the truth? Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In last night’s episode, “Chapter Fifty: American Dreams,” Gladys buys Alice Cooper’s home, which makes things a little awkward for Jughead and Betty. Meanwhile, our favorite couples all begin to clash, but is this the beginning of the end for them? My top 5 moments from Riverdale season 3 episode 15 are:

“Do you love her FP?”

After Gladys buys the Cooper home with cash, she is ready to move in and get a do-over with her family. FP recognizes the importance of keeping them all together and tells Alice that it’s over. Alice asks him if he loves Gladys and he tells her that she is the mother of his children, but when Alice asks if FP loves her, he says, “It doesn’t matter now,” which is absolutely heartbreaking. For all of you Falice fans, my heart goes out to you, but I’m not sure that FP will want to continue to rebuild his marriage once he discovers that Gladys has been lying about everything. Don’t give up hope!

“Now we don’t owe each other anything.”

It seems like love is not in the air during this episode, as Reggie begins to clash with Veronica. Reggie wants to become Veronica’s business partner and he has certainly proven his worth, but Veronica is a Lodge through and through, as she wants to be cautious about this decision, especially when she still owes Gladys and her father money. Reggie is not happy with this and tries to steal back his car, but Gladys catches him, which is not good for anyone. Veronica is able to smooth things over with Gladys, but not with Reggie, who just wants to matter. Veronica just came out of a serious relationship with Archie, but I’m not sure she is ready to surrender the guard around her heart just yet. In a selfless moment, she does buy back Reggie’s car from Gladys, but coldly explains that they don’t owe each other anything anymore, suggesting that Veggie is over for now.

“I need to focus my rage.”

In this episode, Cheryl and Toni continue to clash, as Toni is looking to find her own identity with the Pretty Poisons. Cheryl tries to be supportive, but she feels Toni slipping away from her. Cheryl pulls out all the stops in a gorgeous red gown and arrives to gamble, but Toni recognizes that she is casing the place, ultimately to get Toni’s attention. This certainly works and provides Choni fans with a hot and steamy moment for these two, but it’s not enough. Toni decides to move out of Cheryl’s house, suggesting it was maybe too soon too fast. I felt for Cheryl so much in this moment, but our girl is not about to sit around crying. While playing croquet, Cheryl summons Kevin and explains, “I need to focus my rage.” And so we get our setup for the Heathers musical, which we have been anxiously waiting for. I’m sure Cheryl will rock it as Heather Chandler, but will this distraction heal her broken heart? I’m really hoping that Choni can reconcile, but it looks like our favorite couples are all dropping like flies. Stay strong, Bughead! I seriously can’t take another breakup.

“Sacrifice no more.”

Betty, Jughead, and Archie work together to find out how to save the Red Paladin. Mr. Lodge has been supplying Archie with information and tells him that he gave out many “Kill the Red Paladin” cards, but Archie needs a way to lure them all out. Jughead comes up with the brilliant idea to create an advanced quest as an addendum, but they need to make it look like it comes straight from the Gargoyle King. The plan works, as we are welcomed to the “Iron Mountain,” better known as Mr. Lodge’s abandoned boxing gym. How convenient. Archie has no easy task in front of him, as he has to fight every opponent and win. Archie sheds some blood and things are not looking so good when the last challenger steps in the ring, but Archie pulls through to win and tells him, “That was for me.” Go Archie! While Archie may have now retrieved all of the “Kill the Red Paladin” cards, I still do not trust Mr. Lodge. Even though they have a truce now, he seems a little bit too forthcoming, but we’ll have to wait and see how this unfolds.

“I’m proud to be your son.”

Veronica comes clean with Betty and tells her all about Gladys, but Betty explains that she has to tell Jughead the truth. Jughead initially doesn’t know what to make of this and tells Betty that he has to figure it out on his own, which had my heart sinking. After discovering the truth, Jughead confronts his mother, but she reminds him that she is just trying to put her family back together again. At FP’s 50^th birthday party, Jughead is asked to give a speech and he has the opportunity to shed some light on everything, only he can’t break his father’s heart like this. Jughead loves his father and knows that this news would destroy him. In a heartwarming moment, Jughead says that FP is “someone who would do anything for his family” and further says, “We’ll always be there for you and I’m proud to be your son.” However, Jughead Jones is not about to let anyone mess with his family, as he teams up with Betty in the end to determine what to do next, as Bughead remains strong. Stay tuned!

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “Riverdale” season 3 episode 14: “Fire Walk With Me”

Happy Wednesday TV fans! After watching the CW’s Riverdale season 3 episode 14, we were reminded that “running isn’t going to solve anything.” However, what happens when “the hunters become the hunted?” Do you accept your fate or do you set a new path? A path of danger and destruction that might lead you back to the darkness you have tried so hard to keep at bay. Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In tonight’s episode, “Chapter Forty-Nine: Fire Walk With Me,” Archie tries to help a boy named Ricky who has the same branding as him. Meanwhile, Jughead sets up a new chapter for the Serpents, Toni and Cheryl continue to drift apart, and Betty has had enough. My top 5 moments from Riverdale season 3 episode 14 are:

“One more strike and you’re done in my school.”

Both Toni and Jughead are lectured by Principal Weatherbee after some equipment is stolen from the chemistry lab. I guess someone has been watching reruns of Breaking Bad, as we later learn that Kurtz is responsible. Kurtz is bad news and Jughead tries to get through to him, but Kurtz says, “I play by a different set of rules.” Jughead refuses to give up; however, as he enlists the help of his father, FP. FP proposes that the Serpents work for him and help solve cases and that they will receive money and credit for college as well, which seems like a pretty good deal to me. Will this keep the Serpents out of trouble for good? We’ll have to see, but it looks like a new chapter is starting for them. Way to go, Jughead!

“You are a detractor.”

During the episode, Betty continues to be snubbed by Kevin, who has embraced the Farm with open arms. Betty tries to reason with Kevin, but he tells her that she is a detractor and doesn’t want to hear it. After Betty witnesses Kevin walking on a fire pit to prove himself to the Farm, she is threatened by Evelyn, who reminds her that “everyone at the Farm knows all of your dirty secrets.” Betty is forced to keep her mouth shut as a result, but we know that our modern day Nancy Drew will not stay quiet for long, as she debates her next move. Look out Evelyn Evernever, Betty is not someone you want to mess with!

“I’m running my business my way.”

Veronica realizes that all of her money is going to her father and Gladys and decides that she will open up the secret casino again to add in some extra cash flow. Veronica has really thought of everything, as she even comes up with clever hiding spots for the evidence in case they are raided. Veronica tells her father that she will pay him, but she is going to run her business her way, as she enlists the help of Toni and the Pretty Poisons to keep everything secure and to keep Gladys out. However, something tells me that Gladys doesn’t like taking no for an answer, so we’ll have to see how this unfolds. Also, I’m glad that Toni is taking her leadership role seriously, but it seems like our favorite couple, Choni, is falling apart. Can they fix things before it is too late? Let’s hope so!

“You’re playing me?”

Archie meets a young boy named Ricky, who has been hiding out at the gym. Archie realizes that Ricky has the same brand on him, which means sacrifice and he is determined to help him. Archie has been in his shoes and he knows what it is like to be on the run so he instantly forms a connection to Ricky. However, we learn that Ricky is actually Joaquin’s little brother and he has gotten mixed up with the Gargoyles, as he tries to take down the Red Paladin himself. Archie is frustrated by this betrayal and it seems like he can’t trust anyone anymore. Perhaps it is time for Archie to bring the fight directly to the Gargoyle King, but we still have to determine who that is first.

“I guess I just feel a lot better about things.”

At the end of the episode, Betty is upset with her mother for selling their house. Alice keeps busy by packing boxes, but Betty seems distant and distracted, as she stares at a burning candle. Later on, Betty meets up with Jughead and Archie to bring the team together again and says that she feels a lot better about things. Alice walks into her house and sees that it is on fire, which means that Betty has taken a page out of Cheryl Blossom’s book, as she takes her anger out in a destructive way. Betty has kept the darkness away for quite some time now, but has it just re-surfaced? We’ll have to stay tuned to find out, but I’m worried about our girl, Betty for sure.

I also want to take a minute to say that I am incredibly saddened by the news of Luke Perry’s passing. I grew up watching him as Pike in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, as Dylan McKay on Beverly Hills, 90210, and I continued to be blessed to witness his performance as Fred Andrews on Riverdale. Here are some of my favorite memories of him below. RIP Luke Perry.

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “Riverdale” season 3 episode 13: “I Was Reborn”

Happy Thursday TV fans! After watching the CW’s Riverdale season 3 episode 13, Gladys reminded us that “beggars can’t be choosers,” but what happens when you can’t be content with settling? After all, there is always another negotiation waiting to be made in Riverdale, but are you prepared to deal with the consequences? Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In last night’s episode, “Chapter Forty-Eight: Requiem for a Welterweight,” Archie pours his heart and soul into boxing, but winds up in a dangerous situation. Meanwhile, Betty investigates the Farm further to protect her mother, Jughead has an eerie encounter, and Cheryl and Toni continue to clash. My top 5 moments from Riverdale season 3 episode 13 are:

“You want me to spy on my father for you?”

Veronica typically has no issues with spying on her own family, but she has second thoughts about it when Gladys approaches her with this very same idea. However, Gladys is smart and strategic and reminds Veronica that they both want the same thing. Veronica desperately wants her family out of the drug game and is willing to let Gladys be in charge, but Gladys proves that she can easily turn on someone, which makes her a very dangerous opponent. Something tells me that she should not underestimate our girl, Veronica, however.

“You’re worth more than that.”

During the episode, Archie begins to channel all of his rage into boxing, but he becomes impatient when Coach Keller tells him that he is not ready for his first fight. Elio is slithering around to make things interesting and agrees to let Archie participate in a fight, but only if he is willing to throw the match for money. Archie initially seems willing to do so, but Josie reminds him that he is worth a lot more than that. After Archie has second thoughts, Elio refuses to let him out of this agreement, reminding us that there are always consequences and I really wish Archie would think before he acts sometimes. Archie trains with Coach Keller and actually puts up a valiant effort in the fight. Even though it seems like he should have won, the fix is in and Archie is not determined the winner. At least he has his dignity intact and his relationship with Josie progresses more. Josie sees the good in Archie and seems to be a positive influence in his life, but I’m still wondering what Veronica will think about all of this. You know, drama and all that. Either way, it looks like this ship is here to stay for now.

“Is this gang mine or yours?”

Jughead begins to realize that he is losing members of the Serpents, as the girls all head over to Toni and Cheryl’s gang, The Pretty Poisons. Jughead has a sit down with Toni and asks her to come back, but she tells him, “You want me back in the Serpents…make me Queen.” Jughead cannot honor this request because of Betty, but he also learns that Toni is looking for a real opportunity to lead and she explains that the gang is more of a sisterhood. However, this sisterhood is learning some serious archery skills thanks to Cheryl and they are ready to kick some ass if needed.

Cheryl is annoyed about Jughead’s comments to Toni and decides to show him “just how poisonous we pretties can be.” Toni doesn’t want the group to be considered a “vanity project,” but she is not on board with Cheryl’s methods either. Cheryl wants to make an impression and remind everyone that they “are not to be dismissed or trifled with,” and the girls beat up some of the Serpents to further their point. Toni confronts Cheryl about it later on and is very upset that she did this without talking to her first. Cheryl tells Toni that the gang is still hers, but it looks like this group is driving a wedge between our favorite couple, Choni. Toni is taking her new role very seriously, but Cheryl has to remember that she can’t always be the Queen Bee in every situation. Let’s hope our girls can get back on track and reconcile.

“I did what you couldn’t.”

After striking out with Toni, Gladys suggests that Jughead recruit some of the Ghoulies since they don’t really have a strong leader present anymore, now that Penny is gone. Jughead goes to visit their acting leader, Kurtz, who is beyond creepy. Kurtz tells Jughead that Griffins and Gargoyles is not just a game and reminds him that “only the worthy will ascend.” It seems like the remaining Ghoulies are too into the game to recognize reality, but Gladys recruits them anyway, making her presence known in Riverdale rather quickly. What is her end game here? We’ll have to wait and see, but we definitely have a new player in town, as she also successfully gains control over the drug game and Hiram agrees to handle the prison. That is, as long as FP can send him lots of new potential inmates. Watch out, FP.

“I was reborn.”

So, I was excited that we finally got to submerge ourselves into the Farm story a little bit more in this episode. Alice tells Betty that she is being baptized into the Farm and even gets her old wedding dress altered for the occasion. Jughead gives Betty some advice and tells her to embrace it or pretend so that she can see what is truly going on. Betty puts her Nancy Drew skills to good use and begins investigating the Farm. She can’t find a photo of Edgar Evernever anywhere, although I want to point her in the direction of a One Tree Hill rerun, but I’m sure we’ll get there soon enough. Can’t wait to see you on the show, Chad Michael Murray!

Betty finally receives a tip from a woman named Martha who agrees to meet her. Martha explains that members of the Farm are expected to get as close to death as possible to see the truth and even mentions “ascension,” which provides us with a link to Griffins and Gargoyles. Does that mean that Edgar Evernever is the Gargoyle King? Sounds a little too obvious to me, but there is definitely a connection here. Betty finds out that Martha’s sister died by drowning when she was baptized and Betty rushes off to save her mother. When she arrives, Polly has been holding Alice down under water, which is beyond disturbing. I mean, I know you are in a cult here, but that’s your own mother. Just saying. Alice is initially not breathing, but Betty performs CPR and saves her. Yay! Later on, Betty talks to her mother and hopes that she will finally see the light, only Alice is under the impression that she was reborn and is now ready to give herself over to the Farm entirely and even plans on selling their house. It looks like you have some more work to do, Betty. We support you! 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. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!

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