But Archie -- and the rest of us -- are wondering who is the Black Hood? And why is he is he targeting Fred Andrews?
Jughead Jones was also brought into the Southside Serpents at the end of Season 1, which seemed like a great opportunity to gain some street cred and to get access to his father's motorcycle. But he learned quickly that the Serpents aren't a bunch of gangster wannabes. They are a violent bunch of murderers and malcontents and him allying with them can't lead anywhere good! And Jughead isn't going to be allowed to separate himself from them. He is a Southside Serpent -- whether he likes it or not!
Mr. Lodge finally made his first appearance. Veronica is pushing back against her corrupt parents -- and they're not taking it. The tension is strong in their home and I really can't wait to see things explode!
But things really got interesting in the last moments of this episode. We found ourselves in neighboring Greendale, in the home of Ms. Grundy. She's teaching piano lessons to her latest boy toy student before being visited by the Black Hood himself! Things do not turn out well for the scandalous music teacher!
Which calls into question the Black Hood's motive. Was he after Pop Tate or Fred Andrews? Or is he going after Archie Andrews himself and trying to hurt him by hurting people who are important to Riverdale's favorite teen?
All in all, it was a really great episode! And it did really well in the ratings -- pretty much doubling the Season 1 premier and finale numbers!