I've never watched riverdale before. Solely watched this to see the return of sabrina spellman and it was.... meh. I love kiernan as an actress and love sabrina as a character. But it felt like they just kind of awkwardly threw her into this episode, and it makes it even stranger after the ending of CAoS.
Riverdale (TV Series)
Chapter Ninety-Nine: The Witching Hour(s) (2021)
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good to see Sabrina again
hekiv9 December 2021
Sabrina Spellman was only on screen for like 3 scenes, her being the reason many non-riverdale fans decided to watch this episode in the first place, and sadly she mentioned that "happy sad endings are the best". Which is bulls*it.
Obviously a reference to the (not really planned or really wanted) "Chilling Adventures of Sabrina" ending scene of Sabrina with her mentally unstable and/or mentally broken pet warlock/boyfriend in the sweet hereafter/Hecate witch afterlife? After he had killed himself to be with her > because suicide is "romantic" for witches who don't really die... They just transform.
But pretend, that in the world of RiverVale and a Greendale with witches playing softball that really "happy sad endings are the best". Because sometimes that's all that you get. Even if you were expecting, and promised better.
And so it's better to pretend.. Better to believe the pretty lie, than it is to face the harsh ugly truth.
Other than Sabrina's appearance and confirming her horrible ending, the Riverdale AU storylines with Cheryl, although not very understandable, were very entertaining and sweet. Another win for RiverVale. Lots of Choni/Cheryl fans got what they wanted.
Obviously a reference to the (not really planned or really wanted) "Chilling Adventures of Sabrina" ending scene of Sabrina with her mentally unstable and/or mentally broken pet warlock/boyfriend in the sweet hereafter/Hecate witch afterlife? After he had killed himself to be with her > because suicide is "romantic" for witches who don't really die... They just transform.
But pretend, that in the world of RiverVale and a Greendale with witches playing softball that really "happy sad endings are the best". Because sometimes that's all that you get. Even if you were expecting, and promised better.
And so it's better to pretend.. Better to believe the pretty lie, than it is to face the harsh ugly truth.
Other than Sabrina's appearance and confirming her horrible ending, the Riverdale AU storylines with Cheryl, although not very understandable, were very entertaining and sweet. Another win for RiverVale. Lots of Choni/Cheryl fans got what they wanted.
Sabrina Spellman deserves better!
richmac9511823 January 2022
While it was nice to see her again, I felt that Kiernan Shipka was wasted in this episode. These "Rivervale" episodes are trying to mash too many things together. You have Cole Sprouse doing a poor man's Rod Serling mixed with a Twin Peaks vibe and B-movie horror films. I am grudgingly getting through these episodes so I can get back to the normal Riverdale.
Just bring back Chilling Adventures of Sabrina instead
kadewoodson8 December 2021
Warning: Spoilers
Not sure how much longer Riverdale is going to last as a show because this season was purposely hyped up for this episode and it ended up being the biggest dud. The storyline was incredibly boring and unnecessary not to mention how Sabrina Spellman's time and potential is wasted only giving the character 5-7 minutes of screen time in what is dubbed the crossover episode.
When will it end?!!
consexton14 December 2021
The writers have to be on shrooms...lol. There is absolutely no rhyme or reason to season 6! I thought the stupid musical episodes were horrible in the previous seasons, but this is just stupid. Each episode is it's own show. Nothing to do with the previous episode and no story line to keep you wanting to come back each week. Come on RiverDale!! Get back to a storyline like you had when you started and had great reviews!
Nice interesting story
ldamena8 December 2021
My fave episode so far in this event. Loved having AU Cheryl's story all generations of her. Tho different from her Riverdale counterpart it still gives it insight to her character and I liked that. The costumes were A+ annd the setting too. Nice to see Sabrina too. Hopefully there's more chances for her to appear.
Worst crossover ever
carlosadiaz-116778 December 2021
I don't usually watch riverdale, but I decided to give it a try for Sabrina. This episode story was boring, it looks like if it was written by a 5 year old.
Sabrina is barely on it, and her appearance serves no purpose to the story at all. The outcome could have been the same without her.
Terrible writers they missed a great opportunity.
Shame on riverdale.
Sabrina is barely on it, and her appearance serves no purpose to the story at all. The outcome could have been the same without her.
Terrible writers they missed a great opportunity.
Shame on riverdale.
I liked it
pauli_gomez11 December 2021
I actually liked this episode, the first of Rivervale I truly enjoyed. I just felt than Sabrina's return was too hyped, as she was only in a few scenes that could have been made anyway without her.
Still, the story was interesting, I am just curious about a baby that appeared and I wonder if she has some influence in the future Rivervale community.
Still, the story was interesting, I am just curious about a baby that appeared and I wonder if she has some influence in the future Rivervale community.
What is this
shankercm228 December 2021
I'd never before seen an episode of this show, but it was on at my buddies house and all I have to say is what the hell? The acting, the costumes, the story.. none of it was good. In fact, it was atrocious. Maybe I need to start from the beginning, but from the small glimpse I had into this teenage drama was one of the worst piece of "art" I have never before seen. Wow.
Very bad
sonnyalpacino10 December 2021
Fabulous.
sophuman8 December 2021
I absolutely loved this episode. It was definitely one of the best episodes Riverdale have ever made. Madelaine Petsch's acting was phenomenal - she portrayed each character incredibly. This episode makes you feel so many different emotions, from anger, to happiness, to sadness. Truly an emotional rollercoaster - I have nothing but praise for this it.
amazing episode
allyviolet8 December 2021
Great plot, acting, theme and cinematography. Felt like I watched a full movie. This episode has that Chilling Adventures of Sabrina vibe and aesthetic but also its own uniqueness. Would love to see more episodes like this and maybe a spin off or a new show inspired by the riverdale/caos unique aesthetic.
An absolutely stellar episode
jamestark9 December 2021
Happy sad ending's are the best!
aboalhyjaa10 December 2021
Madelaine Petcsh. Kiernan Shipka. What a great due.
This episode couldn't be any more great. With an interesting story from ages go these days and the crossover that all of us was waiting for made this episode the best in the 5 episode event of CW.
This episode couldn't be any more great. With an interesting story from ages go these days and the crossover that all of us was waiting for made this episode the best in the 5 episode event of CW.
A beautiful display of lesbianism!
curtisaharris23 June 2022
I absolutely loved this episode. People will say it's boring and cry about Sabrina Spellmans lacking screen time but me, as a Sabrina fan, loved this episode even without her. It was guaranteed she'd return later in season six.
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