The writing in this episode was off-the-charts ridiculous, even for this show. I still don't care about Archie and Veronica. Or Archie, for that matter. Considering the source material's named for him, I consistently find him the least interesting part of the show.
Some gorgeous shots in this episode though. That wide shot of Betty and Jughead walking through the park. Alice, Betty, and the mirror. The entire scene on the frozen river was intense and visceral.
Too bad Penelope couldn't have died in that fire. She's a terrible mother. I actually feel bad for Cheryl more often than I'm mad at her. Her family is clearly toxic and she's exhibiting symptoms of more than one mental illness and instead of anyone trying to get her help, they just try to control her and write her off as unstable.
Betty's fabulous as always, as is Jughead (though I'm worried about what that jacket means but I trust he's smart enough to figure it out). I never watched The Suite Life of Zack and Cody so prior to this show my entire knowledge of Cole Sprouse's acting was limited to Big Daddy. He's really been a pleasant surprise. He brings so much dimension to Jughead you can easily feel everything Jughead feels.
I could do without this particular writer. There's a line between noir and soap opera and this guy clearly has no idea what he's doing. Loved the direction in this ep though.
Review by help I'm in love with a fictional characterBlockedParentSpoilers2017-05-14T04:39:16Z
The writing in this episode was off-the-charts ridiculous, even for this show. I still don't care about Archie and Veronica. Or Archie, for that matter. Considering the source material's named for him, I consistently find him the least interesting part of the show.
Some gorgeous shots in this episode though. That wide shot of Betty and Jughead walking through the park. Alice, Betty, and the mirror. The entire scene on the frozen river was intense and visceral.
Too bad Penelope couldn't have died in that fire. She's a terrible mother. I actually feel bad for Cheryl more often than I'm mad at her. Her family is clearly toxic and she's exhibiting symptoms of more than one mental illness and instead of anyone trying to get her help, they just try to control her and write her off as unstable.
Betty's fabulous as always, as is Jughead (though I'm worried about what that jacket means but I trust he's smart enough to figure it out). I never watched The Suite Life of Zack and Cody so prior to this show my entire knowledge of Cole Sprouse's acting was limited to Big Daddy. He's really been a pleasant surprise. He brings so much dimension to Jughead you can easily feel everything Jughead feels.
I could do without this particular writer. There's a line between noir and soap opera and this guy clearly has no idea what he's doing. Loved the direction in this ep though.