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* Whilst out driving to Greendale together, Archie admits to Jughead that back before all this occurred he used to dream that once they graduated the two of them would move to New York together and live in the East Village, he'd be a musician and Jughead would be a writer, and Betty and Veronica would be roommates living not to far away. Jughead does light hearted points out a few flaws in his plans, but for just a you can see them latch onto something from when they were more innocence.

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* Whilst out driving to Greendale together, Archie admits to Jughead that back before all this occurred he used to dream that once they graduated the two of them would move to New York together and live in the East Village, he'd be a musician and Jughead would be a writer, and Betty and Veronica would be roommates living not to far away. away in Park Avenue. Jughead does light hearted points out a few flaws in his plans, but for just a little while you can see them both latch onto something from back when they were more innocence.innocence. Considering all they've been through, its really sweet to watch.



* Whilst it goes somewhat wrong, Chuck's genuine attempts to turn over a new leaf and become a better person. Its clear he's finally seen the writing on the wall, and wants to change. Admitting he knows he's got a lot to make up for, but he still wants to.

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* Whilst it goes somewhat wrong, Chuck's genuine attempts to turn over a new leaf and become a better person. Its clear he's finally seen the writing on the wall, and wants to change. Admitting he knows he's got a lot to make up for, but he still wants to.to make the effort.
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* Archie's support of Jughead throughout this episode. Without a single question, he helps his friend in what he knows is an illegal transaction. He constantly voices concern for Jughead's choices, but unlike before shows absolutely no criticism, even reminding him that they've all done bad things, and makes it clear he's behind him. Even after Jughead is forced to leave him, he still catches up as soon as he can so he can see him through the deal.
* Whilst out driving to Greendale together, Archie admits to Jughead that back before all this occurred he used to dream that once they graduated the two of them would move to New York together, he'd be a musician and Jughead would be a writer, and Betty and Veronica would be roommates living not to far away. Whilst Jughead light hearted points out a few flaws, its still nice to see the two of them latch onto something from when they were more innocence.

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* Archie's support of Jughead throughout this episode. Without a single question, he helps his friend in what he knows is an illegal transaction. He constantly voices concern and weariness for Jughead's choices, choices and were this road is leading, but unlike before shows absolutely no criticism, criticism towards him, even reminding him that they've all done bad things, and makes it clear he's behind him. Even after Jughead is forced to leave him, he still catches up as soon as he can so he can see him through the deal.
* Whilst out driving to Greendale together, Archie admits to Jughead that back before all this occurred he used to dream that once they graduated the two of them would move to New York together, together and live in the East Village, he'd be a musician and Jughead would be a writer, and Betty and Veronica would be roommates living not to far away. Whilst Jughead does light hearted points out a few flaws, its still nice to flaws in his plans, but for just a you can see the two of them latch onto something from when they were more innocence.

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** His interactions with Josie's at Pop Tates are equally sweet, such as him confessing to her that he's been taking art classes, and the two having a dance together, to help reassure Josie following everything that happened with the Pussycats and her mother.

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** His interactions with Josie's at Pop Tates are equally sweet, such as him confessing to her that he's been taking art classes, and the two having a dance together, to help reassure cheer up Josie following everything that happened with the Pussycats and her mother.mother.
* Veronica's attempts to cheer up Kevin after he's worried the Black Hood business is putting to much strain on his father.
* Sheriff Keller's response to Betty breaking into his home and accusing him of being the Black Hood. Rather than getting angry or charging her, he instead politely and calmly acknowledges how he could understand her jumping to that conclusion (based on her seeing his research on the case and the Black Hood mask he found in Archie's locker) and then provides her with the evidence of where he was during the attacks.
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[[folder: Chapter Twenty - Tales From The Darkside]]
* Archie's support of Jughead throughout this episode. Without a single question, he helps his friend in what he knows is an illegal transaction. He constantly voices concern for Jughead's choices, but unlike before shows absolutely no criticism, even reminding him that they've all done bad things, and makes it clear he's behind him. Even after Jughead is forced to leave him, he still catches up as soon as he can so he can see him through the deal.
* Whilst out driving to Greendale together, Archie admits to Jughead that back before all this occurred he used to dream that once they graduated the two of them would move to New York together, he'd be a musician and Jughead would be a writer, and Betty and Veronica would be roommates living not to far away. Whilst Jughead light hearted points out a few flaws, its still nice to see the two of them latch onto something from when they were more innocence.
* Its undercut somewhat by [[spoiler: the implication that she is the stalker]] after it being brought up several times before, we finally see how close Cheryl is to Josie. She's spends the episode supporting her, and is revealed to be helping her with her career opportunities, she specifically points out how much she owes Josie for saving her from Nick.
* Whilst it goes somewhat wrong, Chuck's genuine attempts to turn over a new leaf and become a better person. Its clear he's finally seen the writing on the wall, and wants to change. Admitting he knows he's got a lot to make up for, but he still wants to.
** His interactions with Josie's at Pop Tates are equally sweet, such as him confessing to her that he's been taking art classes, and the two having a dance together, to help reassure Josie following everything that happened with the Pussycats and her mother.
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[[folder: Chapter Nineteen - Death Proof]]
* Mayor [=McCoy=] leading a raid against South Side High, arresting most of the student body, is pretty brutal (as Jughead describes, essentially turning the town into a police state), but the reason why she gets so harsh actually comes off as this to some extent: [[MamaBear Protecting her daughter, Josie]]. Her husband had a serious problem with addiction, so [=McCoy=] is terrified of Josie following down that line after hearing that Josie had taken Jingle-Jangle at a party.
* On that note, Archie, present when [=McCoy=] announces her plans to raid the school, races down to South Side High and gets to Jughead, to warn him about what's about to happen. Despite the events of the previous episode, he wasn't going to let his friend get in trouble like that. Likewise, he then spends the episode constantly by his side, including being in the car with him during their drag race with the Ghoulies, and even stops the car so that the Ghoulies can run into Sheriff Keller while Jug is safe. Despite the fact this will put a huge target on his back from them once they're out, far worse than the one the Serpents have for him.
* Hiram and Hermione apparently let Cheryl stay with them after her near-rape last episode, and are ready to support her until Penelope insists they leave it be. They still accept the St. Clairs' business however...until Veronica tells them that she was the first girl Nick tried to rape. Hiram goes from being willing to ignore Cheryl's accusation for money to boiling with rage in seconds as he begins to swear vengeance, while Hermione assures Veronica they will ''never'' do business with Nick's family again. In the end, they apparently arranged a 'car accident' that's left Nick in critical condition.
* While she spends the first half of the episode being rather catty to her for her tirade last episode, Veronica sits Betty down and tells her to just explain why she said what she said. Once Betty explains how the Black Hood is threatening her, Veronica instantly forgives her, then sets out to help her get out of this twisted toxic relationship, including staging a plan to find out who exactly is the 'Sugar Man', the drug dealer the Black Hood is forcing Betty to find for him.
* Penelope is, frankly, a ''terrible'' mother, which Cheryl lays in on her after Penelope accepts hush money from the St. Clairs and tries to force Cheryl into dropping her accusations against Nick. This, however, eventually leads to Penelope opening up about how terrified she was of Clifford's criminal enterprises, how she hates herself for not being able to protect Jason for it, and finally, burns the check the St. Clairs gave her, finally deciding to be a mother to her daughter.
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** Its also clear that the only reason Archie didn't beat [[spoiler: Nick]] senseless, is cause Veronica and the Pussy cats beat him to it.

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** Its also clear that the only reason Archie didn't beat [[spoiler: Nick]] senseless, is cause Veronica and the Pussy cats beat him to it.



* Archie and Betty prove just how deep their friendship is in this episode.

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* Jughead and Betty meeting up in Pop's dinner and talking about how they wish they could just run away from Riverdale together. Its brief, but its the first time they've managed to have a conversation about each other in so long, and its the only moment in the entire episode when Betty is actually happy.
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[[folder: Chapter Eighteen - When a Stranger Calls]]
* Veronica and The Pussycats coming to Cheryl's rescue.
**While Veronica, Valerie and Melody are [[spoiler: kicking Nick's ass,]] Josie goes and checks on/comforts Cheryl.
** Veronica, Josie, Archie, and Betty all coming to support and comfort Cheryl after [[spoiler: her assault.]] Josie doesn't leave her side.
* [[ShipTease Reggie can be seen holding Josie in his arms during Nick's party.]]
* Archie and Betty prove just how deep their friendship is in this episode.
* Toni shows a lot of concern for Jughead and tries to make sure he's truly prepared to join the Serpents, culminating in them [[spoiler: sharing a kiss (Betty and Jughead have broken up by this point.)]]
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* The cast as a whole seem to really like each other, being genuine friends on and off camera.
* After episode 2x05, Madelaine Petsch put out a PSA on sexual assault and sexual abuse, telling survivors that there is hope after assault and abuse and given them resources to help deal with it.
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* When Betty all but breaks down over the knowledge that she's indirectly responsible for the Black Hood's crime spree, Jughead comforts her, comparing her to [[Literature/NancyDrew Nancy Drew]] and [[Literature/TheMillenniumTrilogy Girl With The Dragon Tatoo]]. His words inadvertently inspires her to put the final puzzle piece together and solve the Black Hood's cipher.

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* When Betty all but breaks down over the knowledge that she's indirectly responsible for the Black Hood's crime spree, Jughead comforts her, comparing her to [[Literature/NancyDrew Nancy Drew]] and [[Literature/TheMillenniumTrilogy Girl With The Dragon Tatoo]]. His words inadvertently inspires inspire her to put the final puzzle piece together and solve the Black Hood's cipher.
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[[folder: Chapter Seventeen - The Town That Dreaded Sundown]]
* When Betty all but breaks down over the knowledge that she's indirectly responsible for the Black Hood's crime spree, Jughead comforts her, comparing her to [[Literature/NancyDrew Nancy Drew]] and [[Literature/TheMillenniumTrilogy Girl With The Dragon Tatoo]]. His words inadvertently inspires her to put the final puzzle piece together and solve the Black Hood's cipher.
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* The only reason Midge didn't get shot even once? Moose shielded her completely, without a second thought, and got all the shots himself. Also a CrowningMomentOfAwesome.
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* Kevin and his father finally have a heart to heart about his recent reckless behavior, with Tom telling Kevin that his priority is that he stays safe, and even though they've been dancing around the topic of his struggles as the only openly gay man in town, they should start trying to talk about it.


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[[folder: Chapter Sixteen - The Watcher In The Woods]]
* After Jughead gets assaulted at Southside High, Betty takes the time before school starts to visit him and clean his wounds.
* Archie and Reggie race to rescue Ethel, who believes she is being stalked by Black Hood. Upon finding her, a tearful Ethel apologizes to Archie for not catching the attacker's face, but he quickly tells her not to be sorry and wraps her in a hug, all the while Reggie scouts the area in case the attacker returns.
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*Veronica's unflinching support for Archie, even going so far as to suggest counseling/therapy as a way to help him recover from his trauma.
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** Veronica stands out in particular, as she tries her best to step up to comfort Archie despite admitting that she has no experience in such matters. What's more, she stands her ground and continues to be there for him even when Archie, out of grief and terror, lashes out at her in a heated conversation.

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** Veronica stands out in particular, as she tries her best to step up to comfort Archie despite admitting that she has no experience in such matters. What's more, she stands her ground and continues to be there for him even when Archie, out of grief and terror, lashes out at her in a heated conversation.and tries to push her away.
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* Betty telling Jughead that she supports his decision to explore the new life he's been put in. It's clear that she has certain reservations regarding the issue, but she nevertheless opts to be supportive. It's extra heartwarming considering that Jughead now has no immediately family around him, and no one else to look out for him or his well-being.

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* Betty telling Jughead that she supports his decision to explore the new life he's been put in. It's clear that she has certain reservations regarding the issue, but she nevertheless opts to be supportive. It's supportive, which is extra heartwarming considering that Jughead now has no immediately family around him, and no one else to look out for him or his well-being.

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* The way the entire cast reacts to the news that [[spoiler:Fred has been shot.]] Not only do Archie's core friends show up (that is, Betty, Veronica, Jughead, and Kevin), but so too do their respective parents despite the previous animosities between the families. Additionally, Reggie rallies the football team to help Archie, and Josie and the Pussycats also show up to lend their support.

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* The way the entire cast reacts to the news that [[spoiler:Fred has been shot.]] Not only do Archie's core friends show up (that is, Betty, Veronica, Jughead, and Kevin), but so too do their respective parents despite the previous animosities between the families. Additionally, Reggie rallies the football team to help Archie, and Josie and the Pussycats also show up to lend their support.


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** Veronica stands out in particular, as she tries her best to step up to comfort Archie despite admitting that she has no experience in such matters. What's more, she stands her ground and continues to be there for him even when Archie, out of grief and terror, lashes out at her in a heated conversation.
* Betty telling Jughead that she supports his decision to explore the new life he's been put in. It's clear that she has certain reservations regarding the issue, but she nevertheless opts to be supportive. It's extra heartwarming considering that Jughead now has no immediately family around him, and no one else to look out for him or his well-being.
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** Further than that, Archie finds [[spoiler:Cheryl kissing Fred's forehead. When questioned, she smiles at him and explains: "You gave me the kiss of life, Archie Andrews. Now, I'm giving it to him.]] It's a very sweet thing to hear, especially coming from [[spoiler:Cheryl.]]

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** Further than that, Archie finds [[spoiler:Cheryl kissing Fred's forehead. When questioned, she smiles at him and explains: "You gave me the kiss of life, Archie Andrews. Now, I'm giving it to him.]] "]] It's a very sweet thing to hear, especially coming from [[spoiler:Cheryl.]]
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!!Season 2
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* The way the entire cast reacts to the news that [[spoiler:Fred has been shot.]] Not only do Archie's core friends show up (that is, Betty, Veronica, Jughead, and Kevin), but so too do their respective parents despite the previous animosities between the families. Additionally, Reggie rallies the football team to help Archie, and Josie and the Pussycats also show up to lend their support.
** Further than that, Archie finds [[spoiler:Cheryl kissing Fred's forehead. When questioned, she smiles at him and explains: "You gave me the kiss of life, Archie Andrews. Now, I'm giving it to him.]] It's a very sweet thing to hear, especially coming from [[spoiler:Cheryl.]]
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* Even though the dream was creepy, there's something sweet about how, after sharing one kiss with Betty, he already wants to be part of her family.
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* Although, annoying as it is that the writers decided to have the 'core four' go to the jubilee as opposed to [[spoiler: stay with Cheryl after her suicide attempt]], Veronica's clear care for her is nice to see.
** Reciprocated, as shown by Cheryl's text.
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* One of the final scenes has Archie, Veronica, Jughead and Betty happily on a Double Date at Pop's.


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* Veronica sitting with Jughead and attempting to befriend him, knowing that since she's dating his best friend (and he's dating hers), it makes sense to her that they should be friends too. It's a sweet contrast to the often adversarial relationship they have in the comics.
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** Later Cheryl is shown being taken care of by Veronica.
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** The Serpents actually interrupted a very intimate moment, which all started when Jughead finally tells Betty that he loves her.
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** For that matter, after an intimidating shot of a bunch of Southside students approaching Jughead as he sits alone at lunch, we next see him having quickly made friends with them, showing there's more to the place than just the "bad kids" school it had been set up as.
* The Southside Serpents all showing up to tell Jughead how much they appreciate FP's UndyingLoyalty in refusing to implicate any of them, and offering him a place in the gang only if he wants it.

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