“I had to pause and laugh when Alice said Edgar was taking off in a rocket... this show will continue to surprise me with how ridiculous it is.” Reddit · r/riverdale · 6 years ago

: The most discussed highlight was cult leader Edgar Evernever attempting to escape in a homemade rocket while wearing an Evel Knievel-inspired outfit. Critics found this "spectacularly odd" and "nonsensical," yet satisfying as a final conclusion to a lingering plot.

Reviewers generally viewed this episode as a fast-paced "guilty pleasure" that leans heavily into the show's signature camp and absurdity. Critics from TV Fanatic and Den of Geek noted that while the episode lacks common sense—specifically regarding teenagers defusing bombs with hairpins—it delivers the high-energy "roller coaster" drama fans expect. Key Plot Review Points

The third episode of Riverdale Season 4, titled is widely reviewed as a "peak insanity" episode that marks the long-awaited (and highly bizarre) end to The Farm cult storyline. Critical Consensus

: His transition to Stonewall Prep introduces Bret Weston Wallis, a "diplobrat" antagonist. Reviewers appreciated the "slowburn" psychological warfare established here, which sets the stage for the season's central mystery.

: To distance herself from Hiram, Veronica officially changes her last name to Luna , her father’s original family name. Critics called this "savagery" and a definitive stand against her father's control.

: Archie returns to his "vigilante" habits, beating up drug dealers to fund his community center. Some reviewers, such as those at Vulture , found this storyline redundant and "stupid," expressing fatigue over Archie's repetitive bad decisions.