It took just six episodes of The CW’s series Riverdale before the network decided it should be renewed for a second season. Based on the long-running Archie comic book series, the show follows a group of teens which includes fan favourite characters Archie, Betty, Veronica and company and delivers a modern update.
Cheryl Blossom in Riverdale / Credit: The CW
With a murder mystery front and centre through the first season, each of Riverdale’s residents are trying to figure out exactly who shot Jason Blossom dead, with plenty of suspects in the frame. Somebody who hasn’t yet joined the show however is Archie’s mother – but all that will change in the coming weeks.
The CW have released the official synopsis for the season’s tenth episode ‘The Lost Weekend’, which reads: TRUE FEELINGS – GUEST STARRING MOLLY RINGWALD — When Fred (Luke Perry) decides to finalize the divorce with Archie’s mother Mary (guest star Molly Ringwald), Archie (KJ Apa) hides his true feelings. Archie tries to win Valerie (guest star Hayley Law) back with a romantic evening, however, Betty (Lili Reinhart) hijacks his plans when she decides to throw Jughead (Cole Sprouse) a surprise birthday party. Once Cheryl (Madelaine Petsch) learns of the party, she decides to make it interesting and things quickly get out of control. Meanwhile, Veronica (Camila Mendes) contemplates whether she should participate in the deposition to help get her Dad released.
Speaking to ComicBook.com, actor KJ Apa who plays Archie commented further on the episode: “When Archie’s mom comes back, the stuff with Fred and Hermione looks as though it’s going to come to an end. Archie’s mom figures out what’s going on between them so there’s no rekindling for [Archie’s parents] at this moment in time.”
Riverdale continues with ‘Chapter Eight: The Outsiders’ this coming Thursday, March 30 at 9pm on The CW in the US, following the next day, weekly on Netflix in the UK.
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