Why Fans Think ‘Riverdale’ Has Completely Lost the Plot After Archie, Reggie’s ’50s Threesome
27.07.2023 - 20:13
/ usmagazine.com
Riverdale is known for its twists and turns — but did the show completely lose the plot?
During a new episode of the hit CW series, which aired on Wednesday, July 27, Archie (KJ Apa) and Reggie’s (Charles Melton) friendship started to be explored as something more. The pair accidentally acquired a video from Cheryl’s (Madelaine Petsch) brother, Julian (Nicholas Barasch), of two men wrestling that stirred up unexpected feelings.
They later reflected on the surprising sparks — and their strong bond — while watching a sunrise together. Archie and Reggie ultimately acted on their sexual feelings by visiting sex worker Twyla (Alaina Huffman) — and presumably having a threesome with her.
“Now that we’ve expanded our horizons … I love you, Reggie,” Archie told his friend, who replied, “It seems like anything is possible at this point. I love you too, bud.”
Meanwhile, Veronica (Camila Mendes) and Jughead (Cole Sprouse) rekindled their short-lived connection. The romance, however, comes shortly after Veronica explored her attraction with her best friend Betty, leaving their relationship status up in the air.
In response to the onscreen developments, fans took to social media to question where the characters go from here.
“Everyone else is hop skip jumping around to different alternate romances of all sexualities every couple of episodes it is WILD and FASCINATING,” a viewer wrote via Twitter about Riverdale’s decision to explore every potential couple in season 7.
Meanwhile, another viewer slammed the series for seemingly setting up teenage Archie and Reggie to be taken advantage of by an older woman. (Archie coming to terms with how he was groomed in season 1 by his teacher Ms. Grundy was a major topic of conversation on the show.)
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