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Riverdale – Season 2, Episode 1 Chapter Fourteen: A Kiss Before Dying

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89% Tomatometer 18 Reviews
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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Riverdale — Season 2, Episode 1

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Riverdale finally gives its title character something to do--even if it takes its time getting there.

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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

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Ella Kemp Independent (UK) 10/14/2017
4/5
Each new ridiculous twist is clear and always entertaining, and the level of darkness and electricity in the town never lessens. Go to Full Review Samantha Highfill Entertainment Weekly 10/12/2017
B+
Sure, there were a couple of lines that felt like a bit much - and there was Cheryl's slow-mo hair flip in the hospital - but that ridiculousness is also part of what I love about this show. As a whole, I'm ready for what comes next. Go to Full Review LaToya Ferguson AV Club 10/12/2017
B
A Kiss Before Dying isn't full-fledged, balls to the wall Riverdale. But it's still a lot, and it's a solid return to the series. Go to Full Review Emily Tannenbaum Elle 05/10/2018
The season two premiere featured one of the most rewarding on-screen deaths I've seen in a while. Go to Full Review Andre Meadows Black Nerd Comedy 02/20/2018
Jughead is getting a little rebel-without-a-cause-y. Go to Full Review Fred Topel Wizard 11/08/2017
Have faith in season two's mystery. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Episode Info

Synopsis 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.
Director
Rob Seidenglanz
Executive Producer
Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, Jon Goldwater
Screenwriter
Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa
Network
The CW
Rating
TV-14 (V|D|L|S)
Genre
Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 11, 2017
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