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Riverdale – Season 1, Episode 9 Chapter Nine: La Grande Illusion

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91% Tomatometer 11 Reviews
Archie gets an offer from the Blossoms, which could help his future; Veronica befriends a classmate who was hurt by her father's illegal actions; Hermione is conflicted about telling Fred the truth; Alice seeks revenge on the Blossoms.
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Riverdale — Season 1, Episode 9

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"Chapter Nine" elevates Riverdale from standard teen fare to the Twin Peaks-esque craziness fans never knew they needed.

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K.J. Apa

Archie Andrews

Luke Perry

Fred Andrews

Ashleigh Murray

Josie McCoy

Cole Sprouse

Jughead Jones

Lili Reinhart

Betty Cooper

Mädchen Amick

Alice Cooper
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Angelica Jade Bastién Refinery29 08/30/2017
Despite including a suicide attempt, double crosses, two breakups, and other drama, this is episode isn't as memorable as it should be. But there are some pleasures to be found thanks to Archie's own stupidity. Go to Full Review Molly Fitzpatrick New York Magazine/Vulture 04/20/2017
4/5
If the Blossoms had plotted to destroy the Lodge family, could Hiram have returned the favor? Voil, a new suspect's name finds its way onto the Jason Blossom murder board. Go to Full Review Marc Snetiker Entertainment Weekly 04/20/2017
B+
I don't think I'll ever get over Riverdale's insane juxtaposition of gory murder and feuding bloodlines with a core subtext of a thick breakfast sauce. Go to Full Review Amy Watts Baltimore Sun 11/04/2017
Jughead's narration lets us know that Cheryl's going to be bringing the crazy even more in the future. No shocker there - her character has been unhinged from the beginning. Go to Full Review Dave Nemetz TV Line 10/10/2017
Quippy Cheryl was back this week, and I am here for it. Go to Full Review Mae Abdulbaki The Young Folks 08/30/2017
Riverdale needs to recenter itself and find a way to not shortchange other important characters while also working to move the mystery along. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Episode Info

Synopsis Archie gets an offer from the Blossoms, which could help his future; Veronica befriends a classmate who was hurt by her father's illegal actions; Hermione is conflicted about telling Fred the truth; Alice seeks revenge on the Blossoms.
Director
Lee Rose
Executive Producer
Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, Jon Goldwater
Screenwriter
James DeWille
Network
The CW
Rating
TV-14 (D|L)
Genre
Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Apr 6, 2017
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