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Season 2 – Riverdale

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Oct 2017

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Archie Andrews starts the school year with the world weighing on his shoulders. He's decided he wants to pursue a future in the music business, but his recently ended clandestine relationship with the music teacher has left him without a mentor, and his friendship with Jughead Jones is in a bad place. Things look like they might be turning around when Veronica Lodge, a new girl, arrives. Despite the instant chemistry, Veronica is hesitant to risk a friendship with Betty -- who has a crush on Archie -- to pursue anything. Amidst all the small-town banality lurks a mystery: the recent tragic death of Jason Blossom, the twin brother of beautiful and popular troublemaker, Cheryl.

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Critics Consensus

Riverdale enters its sophomore year with an off-kilter new murder mystery while continuing to up the hormonal teen melodrama.

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Jackson McHenry

New York Magazine/Vulture

Oct 19, 2017

The plot, much like cold maple syrup, thickens!

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Alison Herman

The Ringer

Oct 18, 2017

Riverdale tweaks its DNA in obviously modern ways, even as Gothic mansions and Eagle Scouts continue to populate its periphery. Kevin Keller, Archie's first openly gay character, isn't just present; he's a major part of the ensemble.

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Dana Schwartz

Entertainment Weekly

Oct 12, 2017

A-

[K.J.] Apa is at his best here - expressive and a little bit frantic in a way that makes him more endearing than he ever had been in season 1.

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Carey-Ann Pawsey

Orca Sound

Mar 10, 2022

3/5

This is a much more mature, less bright and waaaayyyy darker than the comic book Archie. Archie has been brought to television but given a little bit of a twist. Actually, a lot of twists.

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Christopher James

AwardsCircuit.com

Oct 30, 2018

3/4

Season 2 maintains much of that fun. While the characters are still engaging, the central mystery fails to capture the lightning in a bottle intrigue that kicked off season 1.

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Eneko Ruiz Jimenez

El Pais (Spain)

Jul 3, 2018

Riverdale embraces madness, salting and debauchery without inhibiting, without the soap opera being half-full. [Full Review in Spanish]

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Nashville I.

@Nshvlleindie Jul 6, 2025

S1 was a homerun, and S2 is a grand slam. Another mystery plausibly continues all of the storylines while expanding the perfect amount. We’re fed more seduction and suspense, building out backstories, without losing focus. S2 Riverdale is undoubtedly a top-season of TV from the millenium.

Faiz D

@RT95588871 May 14, 2025

Still remains my favorite guilty pleasure.

angela g

@Sunflower378 Aug 31, 2024

this season is pretty good i like it its really good on the murder mystery story. and im glad i watched season 1 and 2 im excited for season 4 5 6 7.

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@KerryWhite77 Apr 8, 2024

Rating: 10/10. 100/100

isa e

@RT65594135 Nov 2, 2023

Lipstick game was insanely good, plot and pacing poor

Max Paulo

@RT09946430 Aug 27, 2023

Essa série só funciona com poucos episódios, tem tanto filer nessa temporada que é quase inascistivel.

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K.J. Apa

Archie Andrews

Lili Reinhart

Betty Cooper

Camila Mendes

Veronica Lodge

Cole Sprouse

Jughead Jones

Madelaine Petsch

Cheryl Blossom

Marisol Nichols

Hermione Lodge

Episode 1

Aired Oct 11, 2017

Chapter Fourteen: A Kiss Before Dying

Archie struggles with the emotional aftermath of his father's shooting; Veronica learns her father has arrived in town earlier than expected; Pop Tate's story leaves Jughead and Betty questioning the gunman's motives.

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Episode 2

Aired Oct 18, 2017

Chapter Fifteen: Nighthawks

Betty leads a movement to save Pop's from closing; Archie's friends worry about his behavior; Jughead's efforts to find F.P. a new lawyer may have serious repercussions; Veronica finds herself caught between Hiram and Hermione.

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Episode 3

Aired Oct 25, 2017

Chapter Sixteen: The Watcher in the Woods

Frustrated by the lack of progress in his father's case, Archie takes matters into his own hands; Veronica is glad to introduce her father to her friends; Jughead befriends a Southside Serpent on his first day at his new school.

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Episode 4

Aired Nov 1, 2017

Chapter Seventeen: The Town That Dreaded Sundown

Mayor McCoy calls an emergency town hall meeting to deal with the growing chaos in Riverdale; Betty finds herself at the center of a deepening mystery; tensions between the North and Southside come to a head and leads to an unexpected showdown.

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Episode 5

Aired Nov 8, 2017

Chapter Eighteen: When a Stranger Calls

Alice publishes a fiery piece blasting the Southside; Jughead takes matters into his own hands to keep the peace; Betty receives an ultimatum that could destroy her relationships; Veronica's old friend visits for a wild night with the gang.

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Episode 6

Aired Nov 15, 2017

Chapter Nineteen: Death Proof

Mayor McCoy threatens to further escalate tensions between the North and Southside; Jughead and Archie try to stop a dangerous alliance between the Serpents and a long-time rival from forming; Betty turns to Veronica for help.

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Episode 7

Aired Nov 29, 2017

Chapter Twenty: Tales From the Darkside

The Black Hood challenges the residents of Riverdale to remain sinless for 48 hours; Penny Peabody calls in a favor Jughead owes her, putting strain on his relationship with Archie; Betty and Veronica investigate a suspect.

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Episode 8

Aired Dec 6, 2017

Chapter Twenty-One: House of the Devil

When Jughead learns that F.P. is getting released from prison, he and Betty organize a welcome home party; Archie and Veronica push their relationship issues aside to focus on the Black Hood investigation.

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Episode 9

Aired Dec 13, 2017

Chapter Twenty-Two: Silent Night, Deadly Night

Veronica uncovers a major secret Hiram has been keeping from her; tensions mount between Jughead and FP; Penelope tells Cheryl they cannot afford Christmas this year; a showdown with the Black Hood.

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Episode 10

Aired Jan 17, 2018

Chapter Twenty-Three: The Blackboard Jungle

A shutdown of Southside High forces Jughead to transfer to Riverdale High; Veronica claims she's still on board with plans for SoDale; Archie is asked to gather information on Hiram's suspicious dealings; Betty tries to find her long-lost brother.

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Episode 11

Aired Jan 24, 2018

Chapter Twenty-Four: The Wrestler

Jughead learns some shocking details about Riverdale's history; Archie tries out for the Riverdale wrestling team; Betty unearths dark secrets about her brother; Veronica and Josie clash as they prepare for their Pickens' Day performance.

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Episode 12

Aired Jan 31, 2018

Chapter Twenty-Five: The Wicked and the Divine

Veronica worries that Archie is learning too much about her family's secret business dealings; an incident at Pickens Park raises tension among the Serpents; Chic tries to help Betty with her inner darkness.

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Episode 13

Aired Feb 7, 2018

Chapter Twenty-Six: The Tell-Tale Heart

Betty turns to Jughead for help; Veronica organizes a face-to-face meeting after tensions between Hiram, F.P. and Jughead spiral out of control; Agent Adams takes things a step too far.

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Episode 14

Aired Mar 7, 2018

Chapter Twenty-Seven: The Hills Have Eyes

When Hiram suggests that Veronica and Archie head up to their lake house for the weekend, Veronica decides to invite Betty and Jughead to join them; Cheryl makes a surprising connection with an unlikely friend.

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Episode 15

Aired Mar 14, 2018

Chapter Twenty-Eight: There Will Be Blood

Archie learns that his dad is considering running for mayor of Riverdale; Betty becomes increasingly suspicious of Chic's strange behavior; Cheryl and Penelope learn that Clifford left a secret will; Jughead makes a major discovery.

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Episode 16

Aired Mar 21, 2018

Chapter Twenty-Nine: Primary Colors

Jughead takes drastic measures to voice his opposition to Hiram's plans for Riverdale; Andy Cohen, Hermione's friend, visits to lend a hand; Veronica decides to run for student council president; Cheryl worries that she is being targeted.

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Episode 17

Aired Mar 28, 2018

Chapter Thirty: The Noose Tightens

Riverdale High's student council election heats up; Archie steps up to help after learning that Hiram's mobster associates have come to Riverdale to stir up trouble; an unexpected guest shows up at the Cooper residence.

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Episode 18

Aired Apr 18, 2018

Chapter Thirty-One: A Night to Remember

Rehearsals begin for an upcoming production of "Carrie the Musical"; an ominous letter forces director Kevin to make a difficult decision; Jughead tries to solve the mystery behind the letter; tensions rise between Betty and Veronica.

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Episode 19

Aired Apr 25, 2018

Chapter Thirty-Two: Prisoners

After an incident leaves the town on edge, Archie leads the charge to uncover the culprit; a revealed secret leads to a violent showdown; Veronica takes matters into her own hands when someone from her past comes to town seeking revenge.

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Episode 20

Aired May 2, 2018

Chapter Thirty-Three: Shadow of a Doubt

The town's mayoral race between Fred and Hermione heats up; Hiram sets his sights on a new ally, Sheriff Minetta; Betty turns to Cheryl for help when she has a suspicion about the Black Hood; a mysterious message causes tension.

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Episode 21

Aired May 9, 2018

Chapter Thirty-Four: Judgment Night

An incident at the sheriff's station triggers an all-out war between the North and the Southside; Veronica makes a devastating discovery about Hiram; someone from Hiram's past arrives looking for revenge; Betty comes face to face with the Black Hood.

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Episode 22

Aired May 16, 2018

Chapter Thirty-Five: Brave New World

With Fred trailing in the polls, Archie steps in to help; Veronica stays one step ahead after uncovering Hiram's latest scheme; Cheryl finalizes her emancipation from her mother; FP makes a surprising announcement to Jughead and the Serpents.

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