Riverdale 1.08 Chapter Eight: The Outsiders

Riverdale 1.08 Chapter Eight: The Outsiders
I'm happy they've finally returned after it's brief hiatus. I had speculations over how the parent's of Riverdale are all intertwined and overlap with their secret pasts. I think Jason's death may have to do with a quarrel from the previous generation. The kids don't seem capable of murder, so it must be a person of authority.

In the last episode we saw Jason's letterman jacket in F.P.'s closet. As I thought, it all had to do with drugs. I think it makes him look suspicious because he was making sure he got paid for the transfer. Again, I don't think he did it. Even though Jughead and Betty confronted whether or not he's involved with the murder, I think there may be something more to it. It looks like Joaquin is planted to date Kevin, but I believe he'll try to do the right thing.

I smelled a mess once the baby shower took place. I didn't think Cheryl and her family would go to the Lodge penthouse (especially after what Penelope said to Hermione at the funeral). The whole Blossom family could be the reason why Jason turned up dead. They've made so any enemies over the years that the killer's motives look deeper beneath the surface. Going back to the baby shower set up, how sweet is Jughead?! The only male present to help his girlfriend organize and celebrate the new baby to come. At a time like this, it's nice to have a glimmer of positivity.

I can't believe Fred is struggling to stay afloat with the business. I understand he's been trying to keep quiet, but I didn't think that the old drive-in lot makes the difference in changing his life around. I do believe Lodge's money pumped into the construction makes it all possible. I just didn't think that there would be so many consequences. To find out low-life thugs would beat up high school kids is taking it too far. I knew F.P. had nothing to do with that even before Archie went to the bar on the South side. This is why I think F.P. is innocent. His son is the same age as Jason so it's fairly obvious.

I'm impressed with how Jughead carried himself out with not ratting out his father's present occupation as a gang leader. Archie was quick to judge but it just goes to show how protective the sons are of their own fathers (also sweet). I also just made the comparison both boys have absent mothers in the picture. There's more character development in all of this and the twist that it isn't a squeaky clean Riverdale gains my interest.

Riverdale 1.07 Chapter Seven: In a Lonely Place

Riverdale 1.07 Chapter Seven: In a Lonely Place
I think it's sweet Jughead and Betty are equally supporting one another. This couple can pull together for the truth and show that they don't have to be leftover sidekicks. I'm liking the development, especially since we see a hurting past to Jughead's life. For the sake of my own sanity, I'm glad Archie finally asked the right questions and proved to be a real friend. Offering a home for Jughead to live in is valuable beyond to anything tangible.

I got goosebumps when I saw the purple orchid in the Cooper's kitchen. I know Betty knew where to look for Polly, but the purple orchids were around the Blossoms greenhouse in the fourth episode. Veronica and her mom are as honourable as Archie and Fred by offering Polly to live with them. She'll be safe in the meantime, but I hope she doesn't act out under pressure.

A Holden Caulfield moment, really? I think Catcher in the Rye is good, but I didn't expect it in this storyline. I wouldn't even compare Jughead to the character anyway. He has a dark upbringing but it's also disappointing. His 10 year old sister lives with their mom, but he didn't bother to be with them? I'm confused because he would have been safer (unless of course he wasn't). His character is really growing and developing as the episodes go on.

I almost forgot how annoying Cheryl really is until she opened her mouth. I really didn't miss her absence in the previous episode either. She purposely causes destruction and trouble but regrets it once she slews her parents in the mix. The witchhunt for Polly was awful and the Blossoms are so extra in personality just because their rich. I won't be surprised if it the parents were tied to Jason's murder.

On that note, I don't think F.P. killed Jason. There were drugs in the car that Jughead touched, so I think he scooped it up with the jacket and left. Every parent (except Fred Andrews) has been considered as the one responsible for killing Jason Blossom. I won't be surprised if the mayor is the next suspect on Sheriff Keller's list.

Riverdale 1.06 Chapter Six: Faster, Pussycats! Kill! Kill!

Riverdale 1.06 Chapter Six: Faster, Pussycats! Kill! Kill!
We got a music themed episode last night! I'm glad to see Valerie take a larger role for her own spotlight. If that's her real singing voice, then I think she should keep being a main character. I'm routing for her and Archie to work out. I find that she's encouraging him to do better, which is a lot healthier than what Miss Grundy did.

Jughead and Betty as an item is another nice change to the original comics. I can't believe they found Polly and latched on to all of her clues. She hinted so much after showing she's pregnant with Jason's baby. Luckily for her photographic memory, she remembered where the car was hidden away. The parents should stop sheltering Betty and Polly away from the truth. Both daughters are acting out and it's only a matter of time until all the dirty secrets surface. I hope Betty doesn't push Jughead away, even though he used to be Archie's best friend.

I see Veronica is bothered by her mom dating again. It's totally her daddy issues at the moment, but like every pop culture, the parents and their spawn all have a history. I feel Fred Andrews is the only parent with a clean conscious in all of this.

Wait Hal DIDN'T shoot Jason?! I thought when Betty's mom Alice started chuckling, she was going to own up to it. I can't believe this twist but I guess a lot of people really didn't like Jason or the Blossom family for that matter. I'm glad there's more clues to his murder other than Cheryl's word. Even though this was a Blossom-free episode, I'd like to see some redemption come from that family.