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After a pilot that introduced dread and darkness to the once-colorful world of Archie Comics, Riverdale is back with another ominously-titled episode. “Chapter Two: A Touch of Evil,” which references the legendary Orson Welles noir film right in the title, debuts on The CW at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 2. Here’s a preview of the new episode.
In “Chapter One: The River’s Edge,” new high school student Veronica Lodge came to Riverdale, only to find the entire city shrouded by the cloud of Jason Blossom’s murder. Even Archie Andrews knows something about Jason’s death that others don’t, but he can’t reveal the secret because he would also have to reveal his affair with music teacher Mrs. Grundy. The affair also throws a wrench into the classic Archie Comics love triangle between Betty, Veronica and Archie.
Meanwhile, Jughead Jones isn’t the cheery character we know from the comics either. In “A Touch of Evil,” we’ll learn that Archie ditched Jughead during the summer, when they were supposed to go on a road trip.
At the end of the first episode, Jason’s body was finally discovered – just as the new school year started. His sister, Cheryl, is still dealing with her brother’s death, especially since she was with him when he died in the river.
Cole Sprouse as Jughead Jones. (Photo: Dean Buscher/The CW)
DATE: Thursday, February 2, 2017
TIME: 9 p.m. ET
CHANNEL: The CW. Click here to find your local The CW affiliate and type in your zip code.
EPISODE DESCRIPTION: “Chapter Two: A Touch of Evil” – “As new details of Jason’s death begin to emerge, Archie (KJ Apa) pleads with Miss Grundy (guest star Sarah Habel) to come forward with what they heard at Sweetwater River. Betty (Lili Reinhart) makes an effort to mend her friendship with Archie but takes a different stance with Veronica (Camila Mendes), who is trying to make up for her actions. With rumors around her brother’s death running rampant, Cheryl (Madelaine Petsch) deals with the pressure in true Queen Bee fashion, while tensions boil over when Jughead (Cole Sprouse) stumbles upon a secret Archie was hoping to keep hidden. Finally, plans for the annual fall pep rally move forward with a performance by Josie (Ashleigh Murray) and the Pussycats and a special appearance by Mayor McCoy (guest star Robin Givens).”
MAIN CAST:
K.J. Apa as Archie Andrews
Cole Sprouse as Jughead Jones
Camila Mendes as Veronica Lodge
Lili Reinhart as Betty Cooper
Madeline Petsch as Cheryl Blossom
Ashleigh Murray as Josie McCoy
Luke Perry as Fred Andrews, Archie’s father
Madchen Amick as Alice Cooper, Betty’s mother
Marisol Nichols as Hermione Lodge, Veronica’s mother
CREDITS
Created by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, based on Archie Comics characters
Executive Producers: Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, Greg Berlanti, Amy Myrold, Jon Goldwater and Sarah Schechter
Produced by Archie Comics, Berlanti Productions, CBS Television Studios & Warner Bros. Television
