Plus: Watch a deleted scene from the finale!
WARNING: This post contains major spoilers about the season finale ofRiverdale!
Thats really all I can say.
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Hiram Lodge is coming in season 2 and being played by Mark Consuelos.
How will his move to Riverdale affect season 2?Thats one of our bigger casting additions.
Hiram has created a lot of chaos in Riverdale for someone who wasnt even in Riverdale.
He was operating behind bars through his wife, through his business associates, through his mafia connections.
Our characters arent going to be quite sure what to make of him or what hes up to.
He obviously plays a huge part in the series.
Hiram hates Archie in the comic books.
Were going to play a much more complex version of that, of course.
Will there be a time jump?
Its such a huge mythic moment for Archie.
Does this mean Molly Ringwald will return as Archies mom?Listen, I love Molly Ringwald as Mary.
The world loves Molly Ringwald as Mary.
Im going to do everything in my power to get her there.
Hermione warned Fred he should sell.
Then Fred was shot.
But also remember that Hermione in that episode also fired a bunch of Serpents.
Speaking of the Serpents, Jughead basically accepts membership.
Is season 2 like Bad-Ass Jughead?Yeah, kind of.
ReferencingThe Godfather, theres that great shot of Diane Keaton looking at Al Pacino as the door closes.
Thats kind of the last moment for Betty and Jughead.
Shes looking out, and hes put on this symbol.
Will we meet Jugheads mom and sister next year?Thats a really good question.
Its definitely a possibility, and weve talked about it.
But right now theres nothing definitive.
Youve been teasing Dark Betty this whole season.
Will that grow in season 2?Absolutely.
A lot of season 2 is about her owning it and harnessing it.
Without saying too much, the idea of Jughead joining the Serpents is very provocative.
Thats so Sandy inGrease!For sure!
Will we meet Bettys secret brother next season?Thats out there for sure.
Like a true student of Chekhov, if you introduce something, you better pay it off.
In a weird way, the Coopers story for the season always has to do with family.
The first season obviously had to do with Polly.
Its going to be a very dark, twisted version ofGrey GardensorWhatever Happened to Baby Jane?
Aaaaand we have a special treat: a deleted scene from the finale.
