1 00:00:01,000 --> 00:00:02,961 [narrator] Previously on Riverdale: 2 00:00:03,044 --> 00:00:03,920 [gunshot] 3 00:00:04,003 --> 00:00:06,881 [Alice] He calls himself the Black Hood. He wants us to publish this letter. 4 00:00:06,965 --> 00:00:09,009 [Keller] "My wrath is the price of your lies." 5 00:00:09,092 --> 00:00:11,636 We sent it in for tomorrow's front page. 6 00:00:11,720 --> 00:00:15,598 I'll protect you. Nothing like this will happen to you again. I swear. 7 00:00:15,682 --> 00:00:17,392 -[grunts] -Get off! 8 00:00:17,475 --> 00:00:19,060 It's me. Are you insane? 9 00:00:19,227 --> 00:00:23,106 Sometimes defending isn't enough. You need to go on the offensive. 10 00:00:23,189 --> 00:00:26,401 We're the Red Circle. We're coming for you. We'll find you. 11 00:00:26,484 --> 00:00:27,402 We will hunt you. 12 00:00:27,485 --> 00:00:28,862 And we will end you. 13 00:00:34,743 --> 00:00:36,703 [Jughead] Everyone's afraid to say it. 14 00:00:36,953 --> 00:00:38,538 So, let me be the first. 15 00:00:39,122 --> 00:00:41,583 There is a serial killer amongst us. 16 00:00:42,208 --> 00:00:44,085 San Francisco had the Zodiac. 17 00:00:45,211 --> 00:00:47,255 New Orleans had the Axeman. 18 00:00:48,089 --> 00:00:51,342 Texarkana, Texas, had the Phantom Killer. 19 00:00:51,760 --> 00:00:54,220 The list goes on and on. 20 00:00:54,721 --> 00:00:57,807 Add to their ranks Riverdale's very own psychopath, 21 00:00:58,183 --> 00:00:59,267 the Black Hood. 22 00:01:05,648 --> 00:01:07,817 -These research for school? -Research. 23 00:01:08,485 --> 00:01:09,736 Not for school. 24 00:01:11,196 --> 00:01:13,782 It's terrible what's going on in this town. 25 00:01:15,408 --> 00:01:18,453 Who would've thunk it? A serial killer in Riverdale. 26 00:01:19,454 --> 00:01:21,164 I'm not just talking about him. 27 00:01:21,664 --> 00:01:24,250 I'm also talking about that awful video. 28 00:01:24,918 --> 00:01:25,877 There it was. 29 00:01:25,960 --> 00:01:28,797 Terror was seeping into the bedrock of Riverdale. 30 00:01:30,215 --> 00:01:32,801 A town hall meeting had been set by Mayor McCoy. 31 00:01:37,430 --> 00:01:39,849 People were afraid to walk the streets alone, 32 00:01:39,933 --> 00:01:41,601 especially as dusk approached. 33 00:01:44,270 --> 00:01:47,232 Shops closed early, locks were added to doors. 34 00:01:47,732 --> 00:01:51,152 Suspicions between the North and South side deepened... 35 00:01:51,986 --> 00:01:54,364 fanned into flames by Alice Cooper. 36 00:01:56,991 --> 00:01:59,160 [glass shatters] 37 00:02:01,496 --> 00:02:04,582 As everyone wondered what danger lurked in the dark... 38 00:02:07,544 --> 00:02:10,338 when we would hear from the Black Hood next... 39 00:02:15,301 --> 00:02:18,763 and how far into darkness would Archie go 40 00:02:19,764 --> 00:02:21,432 on his quest to avenge his father... 41 00:02:22,308 --> 00:02:24,644 and to stop the Black Hood? 42 00:02:25,979 --> 00:02:26,813 [gunshot] 43 00:02:30,108 --> 00:02:32,986 To be honest, I had no idea what Archie was thinking. 44 00:02:33,069 --> 00:02:34,946 He didn't say anything about this video? 45 00:02:35,113 --> 00:02:37,323 -Am I my boyfriend's keeper? -[speaks in Spanish] 46 00:02:37,407 --> 00:02:40,368 -This isn't something to joke about. -It's a video. 47 00:02:40,451 --> 00:02:41,995 Yes. Threatening violence. 48 00:02:42,579 --> 00:02:44,998 Can you please tell Mom she's overreacting? 49 00:02:46,666 --> 00:02:48,418 On this, I stand with your mother. 50 00:02:49,002 --> 00:02:51,296 Which means, you are done dating Archie. 51 00:02:51,880 --> 00:02:55,216 This isn't Amish country, Mom. I can date who I wanna date. 52 00:02:55,550 --> 00:02:59,971 And I'm not jumping to any conclusions until I hear Archie's side of the story. 53 00:03:07,061 --> 00:03:08,438 What are you smiling about? 54 00:03:08,605 --> 00:03:11,608 Ah, the Black Hood, the Red Circle, a town hall meeting. 55 00:03:11,691 --> 00:03:13,610 So much chaos and confusion. 56 00:03:16,070 --> 00:03:19,073 [Alice] How could you do this to me, Elizabeth? To us? 57 00:03:19,157 --> 00:03:21,659 [Betty] Polly asked for my help, Mom. 58 00:03:21,743 --> 00:03:23,745 To run away. And you agreed? 59 00:03:23,828 --> 00:03:25,538 We know where she is. 60 00:03:25,872 --> 00:03:28,082 Frankly, thank God she's out of Riverdale 61 00:03:28,166 --> 00:03:31,794 -and away from that psycho. -You think that guarantees her safety? 62 00:03:31,878 --> 00:03:34,881 -Polly was scared. -And you don't think that I am? 63 00:03:37,300 --> 00:03:38,676 [voice breaking] I'm terrified. 64 00:03:41,304 --> 00:03:44,140 [sobbing] Every time that you walk out that door... 65 00:03:45,642 --> 00:03:49,437 every time that I call you and you don't pick up the phone... 66 00:03:49,979 --> 00:03:51,564 my heart stops. 67 00:03:52,440 --> 00:03:54,984 But how am I supposed to protect you two girls 68 00:03:55,068 --> 00:03:56,569 when you go and do this? 69 00:03:57,153 --> 00:03:59,322 And then you try to make me the monster! 70 00:04:00,990 --> 00:04:01,824 [sobs] 71 00:04:08,581 --> 00:04:11,334 [Archie over phone] There's only one of you, but we are legion. 72 00:04:12,168 --> 00:04:13,753 We're called the Red Circle. 73 00:04:15,129 --> 00:04:17,674 So, what did you think, that I wouldn't see it? 74 00:04:21,719 --> 00:04:23,012 Dad, I was pissed off. 75 00:04:23,596 --> 00:04:26,808 We were all pissed off. We were trying to send a message. 76 00:04:26,891 --> 00:04:28,059 Scare the Black Hood. 77 00:04:28,142 --> 00:04:31,813 More likely you'll antagonize this maniac and become a target. 78 00:04:32,355 --> 00:04:34,565 Take it down. Right now, while I can see. 79 00:04:36,109 --> 00:04:37,151 I already did. 80 00:04:37,443 --> 00:04:39,904 The original post. But people keep sharing it. 81 00:04:39,988 --> 00:04:42,073 [sighs] Good grief, Archie. 82 00:04:43,866 --> 00:04:45,118 [Betty] My mom's spiraling. 83 00:04:45,702 --> 00:04:47,328 Think you can come over during lunch? 84 00:04:47,412 --> 00:04:49,789 Betty, I have to try and at least maintain 85 00:04:49,872 --> 00:04:52,709 -a semblance of being a student here. -[Archie] You think you can attack us... 86 00:04:52,792 --> 00:04:56,838 -Crap. I gotta go. I'll talk to you later. -Riverdale is stronger than you. 87 00:05:02,218 --> 00:05:03,094 [sighs] 88 00:05:08,308 --> 00:05:10,601 Guess we're not watching funny cat videos. 89 00:05:10,727 --> 00:05:12,437 [Archie on computer] We will find you. 90 00:05:14,230 --> 00:05:15,148 Check this out. 91 00:05:17,066 --> 00:05:19,694 Some sick-in-the-head Northsider posted a video, 92 00:05:19,777 --> 00:05:22,196 -and we were just talking. -About what? 93 00:05:22,405 --> 00:05:24,532 Fogarty wants to earn his Serpent stripes. 94 00:05:24,782 --> 00:05:26,868 Bring us that Northsider's head, you're in. 95 00:05:26,951 --> 00:05:29,245 -I'm down with that. -[laughing] 96 00:05:29,329 --> 00:05:32,165 -No, guys. No-- -What, Jones? 97 00:05:32,749 --> 00:05:36,085 I know this guy. He's a milquetoast. He's a football player. 98 00:05:36,169 --> 00:05:38,588 It's a lame target is all I'm saying. 99 00:05:40,339 --> 00:05:41,924 You wanna prove something? 100 00:05:43,009 --> 00:05:44,927 Why don't you go after the Black Hood? 101 00:05:46,262 --> 00:05:47,430 Why would we do that? 102 00:05:47,513 --> 00:05:49,307 He's targeting Northsiders, 103 00:05:49,390 --> 00:05:52,477 who blame us for everything wrong with this town. 104 00:05:52,560 --> 00:05:55,438 We're sick of it. Black Hood's doing our work for us. 105 00:05:56,355 --> 00:05:57,190 He's a hero. 106 00:06:02,820 --> 00:06:05,198 ♪ Black Hood, Black Hood ♪ 107 00:06:05,281 --> 00:06:07,450 ♪ We're called the Red Circle ♪ 108 00:06:07,533 --> 00:06:09,035 ♪ And we're coming for you ♪ 109 00:06:09,118 --> 00:06:11,079 ♪ We will find you F-F-F-Find you ♪ 110 00:06:11,162 --> 00:06:13,623 ♪ We will hunt you Hunt, hunt, hunt you ♪ 111 00:06:13,706 --> 00:06:16,459 ♪ We will end you End, end, end you, you ♪ 112 00:06:16,542 --> 00:06:17,752 ♪ Black Hood ♪♪ 113 00:06:19,420 --> 00:06:21,297 My parents want us to break up. 114 00:06:21,380 --> 00:06:23,549 They think you're the teen American Psycho. 115 00:06:23,633 --> 00:06:27,929 -When do you care what they think? -I don't. Except when I agree with them. 116 00:06:28,513 --> 00:06:31,182 -Can't you just support me on this? -On what? 117 00:06:31,557 --> 00:06:35,478 Is this part of some master plan? 'Cause if it is, please enlighten me. 118 00:06:35,770 --> 00:06:39,357 You know, I don't see why your dad's got such a problem with it. 119 00:06:39,440 --> 00:06:42,652 He gave me the idea. He basically told me I should-- 120 00:06:42,735 --> 00:06:46,155 Line up a bunch of semi-naked boys straight out of Lord of the Flies, 121 00:06:46,239 --> 00:06:49,867 put them in ski masks and deliver some Unabomber-like manifesto? 122 00:06:49,951 --> 00:06:53,121 -That what he said you should do? -Fight fire with fire. 123 00:06:53,704 --> 00:06:55,331 Fight terror with terror. 124 00:06:57,458 --> 00:06:58,709 That's what he said. 125 00:06:59,252 --> 00:07:02,630 [Weatherbee over PA] Archie Andrews, please report to the principal's office. 126 00:07:02,713 --> 00:07:03,548 [sighs] 127 00:07:05,883 --> 00:07:06,843 [Weatherbee] "We will find you. 128 00:07:07,426 --> 00:07:08,344 We will hunt you. 129 00:07:08,928 --> 00:07:10,263 And we will end you"? 130 00:07:11,639 --> 00:07:14,892 These are your sentiments. And they are hardly comforting. 131 00:07:14,976 --> 00:07:18,771 You have my word, only one person should be scared by that video. 132 00:07:19,355 --> 00:07:22,900 You're off the football team, Mr. Andrews, effective immediately. 133 00:07:23,526 --> 00:07:25,445 In fact, there is no football team. 134 00:07:26,279 --> 00:07:28,656 Not until this Red Circle insanity is over. 135 00:07:29,615 --> 00:07:32,827 If, by week's end, you haven't written a signed letter 136 00:07:33,035 --> 00:07:36,080 apologizing to the entire Riverdale High community 137 00:07:36,247 --> 00:07:39,417 and disbanded the Red Circle, your suspension will begin. 138 00:07:40,168 --> 00:07:42,503 And will continue until you've complied. 139 00:07:43,212 --> 00:07:44,839 Care to rethink your position? 140 00:07:51,804 --> 00:07:53,055 It's a crazy time, sir. 141 00:07:54,682 --> 00:07:56,601 We all have to do what we think is right. 142 00:08:08,654 --> 00:08:10,615 [sighs] Betty. Okay. 143 00:08:11,491 --> 00:08:14,410 Telling my dad about me cruising the woods, not cool. 144 00:08:14,494 --> 00:08:16,204 He even told my mom about it. 145 00:08:16,787 --> 00:08:19,916 Also, I've re-upped my online membership 146 00:08:19,999 --> 00:08:21,667 to RedStateMeat.com, 147 00:08:21,751 --> 00:08:24,503 so there will be no cruising for the foreseeable. 148 00:08:26,839 --> 00:08:27,673 Betty? 149 00:08:28,341 --> 00:08:29,342 What is it? 150 00:08:32,762 --> 00:08:35,306 I was going through the Blue and Gold's mail... 151 00:08:38,434 --> 00:08:41,312 and I got a letter from the Black Hood killer. 152 00:08:45,441 --> 00:08:47,735 He says he's doing it for me. 153 00:08:59,455 --> 00:09:02,375 [Kevin] "Betty, your words at the Jubilee inspired me. 154 00:09:02,792 --> 00:09:05,378 The town's sinners must show their contrition. 155 00:09:05,628 --> 00:09:08,256 If not, there will be more suffering and bloodshed. 156 00:09:08,339 --> 00:09:09,549 Enclosed is a cipher. 157 00:09:09,632 --> 00:09:12,885 It details where I will punish the next sinner. It is a test. 158 00:09:12,969 --> 00:09:14,637 Only you may solve it, Betty." 159 00:09:14,720 --> 00:09:16,973 [inhales deeply, then exhales] 160 00:09:18,224 --> 00:09:19,308 My speech... 161 00:09:20,935 --> 00:09:22,311 inspired him. 162 00:09:22,395 --> 00:09:26,524 -That stupid speech I wrote. -So, the Black Hood was at the Jubilee. 163 00:09:26,607 --> 00:09:29,986 -The entire town was there. -We have to give this to my dad. 164 00:09:30,069 --> 00:09:33,114 The cipher, yeah, sure, but not the letter. 165 00:09:33,197 --> 00:09:34,407 This-- This is just... 166 00:09:35,491 --> 00:09:38,244 -for me. We can't tell anyone. -It's evidence. 167 00:09:38,327 --> 00:09:41,205 If we give this to your dad, he will tell my mom. 168 00:09:41,289 --> 00:09:43,624 She will make sure I'm nowhere near this. 169 00:09:43,708 --> 00:09:45,042 -Good. -No. 170 00:09:45,501 --> 00:09:46,335 This... 171 00:09:47,461 --> 00:09:48,504 is a test. 172 00:09:49,213 --> 00:09:51,424 He said so himself. 173 00:09:51,507 --> 00:09:56,554 What if... the start of the test is to see what I do with the letter? 174 00:09:56,637 --> 00:09:57,597 Do I share it? 175 00:09:58,472 --> 00:10:00,516 Or not? Am I--? Am I strong? 176 00:10:00,933 --> 00:10:03,185 Or am I weak? Am I worthy? 177 00:10:03,269 --> 00:10:07,815 He is a psychopath, Betty, and you are in high school, not the FBI. 178 00:10:07,898 --> 00:10:11,485 Isn't it better for people to focus on the cipher than the letter? 179 00:10:11,569 --> 00:10:13,070 How would that even happen? 180 00:10:18,159 --> 00:10:18,993 Mom. 181 00:10:19,702 --> 00:10:20,786 I'm so scared. 182 00:10:20,870 --> 00:10:23,414 I didn't know what to do or who to call. 183 00:10:23,497 --> 00:10:24,498 Oh, baby. 184 00:10:24,790 --> 00:10:27,293 Tell me what's going on so I can make it better. 185 00:10:27,376 --> 00:10:29,962 I got this envelope at the Blue and Gold. 186 00:10:30,046 --> 00:10:33,466 -Another letter from the Black Hood? -No, not a letter. 187 00:10:38,429 --> 00:10:41,098 Was there anything else in the envelope? A note? 188 00:10:41,182 --> 00:10:44,310 -Not according to Betty. -Well, why a code this time? 189 00:10:44,810 --> 00:10:45,978 Not another letter? 190 00:10:46,479 --> 00:10:49,065 And why'd he send it to your daughter and not you? 191 00:10:49,148 --> 00:10:50,691 Well, it's obvious, sheriff. 192 00:10:51,108 --> 00:10:54,820 He needs a platform to grandstand on, and he's terrified of me. 193 00:10:55,279 --> 00:10:58,366 Well, there's a cryptologist over in Centreville. 194 00:10:58,449 --> 00:10:59,784 I'll get it over to him. 195 00:11:00,034 --> 00:11:02,870 -But in the meantime-- -I've already published it. 196 00:11:02,953 --> 00:11:06,957 The entire town should be trying to crack this code, don't you think? 197 00:11:10,628 --> 00:11:13,839 [Reggie] Damn it, Andrews. I told you we shouldn't have made that video. 198 00:11:13,923 --> 00:11:17,718 Now Weatherbee suspended the team? What if he comes after us next? 199 00:11:17,802 --> 00:11:20,513 That's why you wear hoods, all the heat's on me. 200 00:11:20,596 --> 00:11:22,014 But it's not. 201 00:11:22,223 --> 00:11:24,058 It's falling on all of us. 202 00:11:24,683 --> 00:11:27,269 So, please, bro... 203 00:11:28,062 --> 00:11:29,522 sign the letter. 204 00:11:32,149 --> 00:11:33,109 No. 205 00:11:34,026 --> 00:11:37,363 We disband now, what message does that show the Black Hood? 206 00:11:37,446 --> 00:11:39,240 That we're weak. Helpless. 207 00:11:40,324 --> 00:11:43,702 -No, we wanna force his hand. -[boy] By doing what exactly? 208 00:11:44,078 --> 00:11:45,538 By going to his home turf. 209 00:11:46,122 --> 00:11:47,456 -The Southside. -[Reggie] What? 210 00:11:47,540 --> 00:11:49,708 -Are you insane? -[Archie] I've gone over this. 211 00:11:49,792 --> 00:11:53,838 Mrs. Cooper's convinced Black Hood is a Southsider with an ax to grind. 212 00:11:53,921 --> 00:11:58,551 It makes sense when you think about who he attacked: my dad, a Northsider. 213 00:11:58,926 --> 00:12:00,928 Moose and Midge, both Northside kids. 214 00:12:01,011 --> 00:12:02,138 Grundy was in Greendale. 215 00:12:02,221 --> 00:12:04,890 Yeah. But before that, she taught here, Doiley. 216 00:12:04,974 --> 00:12:07,184 Everyone saw our video and is riled-up. 217 00:12:07,268 --> 00:12:09,311 We can assume the Black Hood is, too. 218 00:12:09,395 --> 00:12:11,981 If there's even a chance that he's a Southsider, 219 00:12:12,064 --> 00:12:15,192 us going into his territory, making our presence known, 220 00:12:15,276 --> 00:12:16,318 could draw him out. 221 00:12:16,902 --> 00:12:18,529 The hunters become the hunted. 222 00:12:19,155 --> 00:12:21,031 -That's one way to find him. -Nope. 223 00:12:22,074 --> 00:12:23,325 I'm done. 224 00:12:23,951 --> 00:12:25,703 We're done. 225 00:12:25,786 --> 00:12:26,662 Come on, guys. 226 00:12:30,291 --> 00:12:31,250 [door opens] 227 00:12:33,711 --> 00:12:34,545 [door closes] 228 00:12:37,173 --> 00:12:38,424 And then there was one. 229 00:12:39,925 --> 00:12:43,095 Which is what you wanted, right? You and the Black Hood... 230 00:12:43,804 --> 00:12:44,889 mano a mano... 231 00:12:46,182 --> 00:12:47,016 to the death. 232 00:12:48,100 --> 00:12:52,480 -What the hell are you talking about? -I know you possess a certain item. 233 00:12:54,899 --> 00:12:58,235 The Red Circle was just your way to draw the Black Hood out. 234 00:12:58,360 --> 00:13:00,196 Now you wanna go into his territory. 235 00:13:01,030 --> 00:13:01,864 Maybe. Yeah. 236 00:13:03,616 --> 00:13:05,242 You're gonna need a few things. 237 00:13:06,076 --> 00:13:09,747 There's a place, on the edge of town. They can help. Go after dark. 238 00:13:12,833 --> 00:13:13,667 [knock on door] 239 00:13:15,127 --> 00:13:16,128 Daddy? 240 00:13:22,134 --> 00:13:24,553 When Archie came into this room... 241 00:13:25,054 --> 00:13:26,138 Yeah? 242 00:13:26,722 --> 00:13:28,349 ...what did you talk about? 243 00:13:28,933 --> 00:13:31,352 Don't remember, to be honest. Why do you ask? 244 00:13:31,977 --> 00:13:33,604 I was just thinking, you know, 245 00:13:33,687 --> 00:13:38,150 one of the things I love about Archie is how earnest he is. 246 00:13:38,400 --> 00:13:41,445 Not in a bad way, more in an innocent sort of way. 247 00:13:42,029 --> 00:13:43,614 Trusting, kind. 248 00:13:44,406 --> 00:13:47,952 Of course, that simplicity also makes him impressionable. 249 00:13:48,452 --> 00:13:51,539 Vulnerable to certain forms of attack. 250 00:13:52,122 --> 00:13:54,708 -What are you going on about? -Manipulation. 251 00:13:56,335 --> 00:13:59,004 If someone were to, say... 252 00:13:59,630 --> 00:14:02,633 pour poison into one of his cute-as-a-button ears... 253 00:14:03,926 --> 00:14:07,429 some dark notion might take shape in his mind. 254 00:14:07,930 --> 00:14:10,224 Say, the Red Circle. 255 00:14:10,307 --> 00:14:13,769 -If you're suggesting-- -I'm not suggesting anything, Daddy. 256 00:14:13,852 --> 00:14:14,812 I'm asking. 257 00:14:15,729 --> 00:14:17,565 What did you and my boyfriend talk about? 258 00:14:17,648 --> 00:14:20,025 And I've already told you, I don't remember. 259 00:14:20,568 --> 00:14:24,572 Now... if you'll excuse me, the Swiss banks are about to close, 260 00:14:24,655 --> 00:14:27,032 and I have a call with the Lodge Charitable Trust. 261 00:14:27,575 --> 00:14:30,077 Trust. Right. 262 00:14:31,537 --> 00:14:32,371 Got it. 263 00:14:35,499 --> 00:14:36,834 Have a nice call, Daddy. 264 00:14:47,678 --> 00:14:49,346 So, what are you reading? 265 00:14:51,265 --> 00:14:52,308 [sighs] 266 00:14:53,100 --> 00:14:55,102 Ah. Beware the Zodiac. 267 00:14:55,185 --> 00:14:56,020 It's decent, 268 00:14:56,103 --> 00:14:59,231 though I prefer Robert Graysmith's definitive books on the subject. 269 00:14:59,315 --> 00:15:00,900 [cell phone buzzing] 270 00:15:02,943 --> 00:15:04,236 You need to get that? 271 00:15:06,530 --> 00:15:07,990 I'll call her back later. 272 00:15:09,491 --> 00:15:11,160 Jones, Jones, Jones. 273 00:15:11,493 --> 00:15:13,621 You disappoint me. 274 00:15:13,704 --> 00:15:17,082 If serial killers are your jam, might I suggest Ted Bundy, 275 00:15:17,333 --> 00:15:19,877 Albert Fish, Aileen Wuornos. 276 00:15:21,045 --> 00:15:22,421 -They don't fit the profile. -Right. 277 00:15:22,504 --> 00:15:25,215 Unlike most serial killers, our guy wears a mask. 278 00:15:25,341 --> 00:15:29,219 -Well, a hood, when he kills. -Someone consumed with self-loathing. 279 00:15:29,303 --> 00:15:32,723 Conversely, he sends letters and cryptos to the press. 280 00:15:33,933 --> 00:15:36,435 Think he's narcissistic, or a Batman villain? 281 00:15:36,852 --> 00:15:38,020 [both chuckle] 282 00:15:38,479 --> 00:15:40,189 I'm a true crime junkie. 283 00:15:41,065 --> 00:15:43,275 True crime is my crack. 284 00:15:43,359 --> 00:15:46,195 I figured, and that's why I'm seeking you out. 285 00:15:47,571 --> 00:15:51,200 The Register didn't bash Southside to post the Black Hood cipher. 286 00:15:52,159 --> 00:15:53,661 You wanna help me crack it? 287 00:15:58,958 --> 00:15:59,792 Sure. 288 00:16:11,387 --> 00:16:12,221 [sighs] 289 00:16:15,891 --> 00:16:16,725 [chimes] 290 00:16:27,277 --> 00:16:28,404 [sighs] 291 00:16:33,158 --> 00:16:34,993 [knocking on door] 292 00:16:36,328 --> 00:16:38,706 Hey. I was just on my way out. 293 00:16:40,249 --> 00:16:41,583 What's up? 294 00:16:44,837 --> 00:16:46,046 -Okay. -There. 295 00:16:46,130 --> 00:16:48,048 That's my way of apologizing to you 296 00:16:48,382 --> 00:16:51,635 for raining on your Red Circle parade. I wanna support you. 297 00:16:51,844 --> 00:16:55,180 And your comely crew. Even risking enraging my parents. 298 00:16:55,264 --> 00:16:57,599 Especially my father, which is just what he deserves, 299 00:16:57,683 --> 00:17:00,686 -after playing mind games with you. -I really gotta go. 300 00:17:00,769 --> 00:17:02,980 Anyway, it's too late, the Red Circle fell apart. 301 00:17:03,063 --> 00:17:05,983 -What? It's over? Already? -For the other guys, yeah. 302 00:17:06,567 --> 00:17:08,777 This is my battle, no one else needs to fight it. 303 00:17:08,861 --> 00:17:11,822 No, no, no. If it's yours, then it's mine, too. 304 00:17:11,905 --> 00:17:14,867 And it can't just be you against an armed madman. 305 00:17:14,950 --> 00:17:18,704 No, Riverdale needs the Red Circle to expand, not contract. 306 00:17:18,787 --> 00:17:22,332 -Yeah, but the guys-- -Are spineless cowards, clearly. 307 00:17:23,917 --> 00:17:26,462 Lucky for you, I'm not. 308 00:17:41,685 --> 00:17:44,146 Hi, I'm hoping to get a few things. 309 00:17:44,229 --> 00:17:45,063 I have a list. 310 00:17:50,277 --> 00:17:51,236 You got I.D.? 311 00:17:51,945 --> 00:17:52,780 Yeah. 312 00:18:01,872 --> 00:18:03,832 I'll be paying cash for those, too. 313 00:18:05,334 --> 00:18:06,335 Just be a sec. 314 00:18:10,172 --> 00:18:13,634 Ammo, holster, Kevlar vest. 315 00:18:15,094 --> 00:18:15,928 You, uh...? 316 00:18:17,262 --> 00:18:18,722 You going hunting? 317 00:18:19,973 --> 00:18:21,141 Yeah. Yes. 318 00:18:21,600 --> 00:18:23,143 That's exactly what I'm doing. 319 00:18:25,896 --> 00:18:27,439 [knock on door] 320 00:18:28,357 --> 00:18:29,191 Betty? 321 00:18:29,483 --> 00:18:31,318 -What time is it? -Seven-fifteen. 322 00:18:31,693 --> 00:18:35,739 -I wanted to catch you before school. -I'm sorry. I have morning breath. 323 00:18:36,031 --> 00:18:37,616 You want coffee or something? 324 00:18:37,699 --> 00:18:40,369 No, I'm actually on my way to the library. 325 00:18:40,661 --> 00:18:43,372 I asked Ms. Paroo to set aside all the books 326 00:18:43,455 --> 00:18:46,041 she has about cryptograms and ciphers. 327 00:18:46,125 --> 00:18:48,418 I thought it might help us crack the code, 328 00:18:48,502 --> 00:18:51,505 which I'm hoping is something we can do together, Jug. 329 00:18:55,676 --> 00:18:56,593 Um... 330 00:18:56,969 --> 00:18:57,803 Actually... 331 00:18:57,886 --> 00:18:59,596 [cereal rustling] 332 00:18:59,680 --> 00:19:03,350 funny enough, Toni, of all people and I, we-- 333 00:19:03,433 --> 00:19:06,311 We started working on that yesterday at the Red and Black. 334 00:19:06,895 --> 00:19:08,939 I can show you what we've got so far. 335 00:19:10,649 --> 00:19:11,483 Toni. 336 00:19:12,943 --> 00:19:14,278 Because, let me guess... 337 00:19:15,362 --> 00:19:16,989 she loves serial killers. 338 00:19:18,073 --> 00:19:20,784 She does have an affinity for the darker side of things. 339 00:19:20,868 --> 00:19:21,785 Mm. 340 00:19:23,996 --> 00:19:26,874 In that case, why don't we all work on it together? 341 00:19:27,791 --> 00:19:30,711 -You, me, Toni, Kevin. -Kevin? 342 00:19:30,794 --> 00:19:32,504 Yeah, it'll be like a little... 343 00:19:33,130 --> 00:19:34,882 code-breaking party. 344 00:19:34,965 --> 00:19:36,508 So fun. You can host. 345 00:19:43,056 --> 00:19:44,308 [Veronica] There you are. 346 00:19:45,100 --> 00:19:46,977 I have a surprise for you. 347 00:19:47,269 --> 00:19:50,939 It meant burning the midnight oil and calling in a few favors, but... 348 00:19:51,023 --> 00:19:51,857 Ta-da. 349 00:19:51,940 --> 00:19:55,527 -You can't wear that. -I'm not rocking this scoop-neck look? 350 00:19:55,611 --> 00:19:59,698 You can't have a target on your chest. You'll stick out like a sore thumb. 351 00:20:00,282 --> 00:20:03,452 Oh, Archie, it's adorable when you underestimate me. 352 00:20:04,077 --> 00:20:04,912 Come, come. 353 00:20:08,415 --> 00:20:09,625 [Archie] Oh, my God. 354 00:20:10,918 --> 00:20:12,961 [Veronica] Let Weatherbee do his worst. 355 00:20:13,045 --> 00:20:15,964 The Red Circle's no longer a fringe band of radicals, 356 00:20:16,048 --> 00:20:18,675 it's a movement with style and panache. 357 00:20:34,691 --> 00:20:36,985 These symbols look so familiar to me. 358 00:20:37,903 --> 00:20:40,364 I've seen them before. It's driving me crazy 359 00:20:40,447 --> 00:20:43,742 -I can't figure out where. -Maybe if you loosened your ponytail. 360 00:20:46,787 --> 00:20:48,747 What? That was a joke, guys. 361 00:20:48,830 --> 00:20:51,750 Betty's ponytail is iconic and beyond reproach. 362 00:20:51,833 --> 00:20:53,585 [Betty] Kev, it's fine. 363 00:20:53,794 --> 00:20:56,380 At this point, I'm willing to try anything. 364 00:20:59,967 --> 00:21:02,052 Per Mrs. Paroo's books, 365 00:21:02,219 --> 00:21:04,554 I've been looking for common-letter associations, 366 00:21:04,638 --> 00:21:07,265 like T-H, A-N, I-N-G. 367 00:21:07,349 --> 00:21:09,226 I'm looking for doubles. Double L. 368 00:21:09,309 --> 00:21:11,812 -Four-letter words like "kill." -Morbid. 369 00:21:11,895 --> 00:21:14,982 We don't know if it's in English. Could be an anagram. 370 00:21:15,065 --> 00:21:18,986 -Like, literally on the top of my brain. -Let's go back to the basics. 371 00:21:19,236 --> 00:21:21,363 What do we know about him? Who is he? 372 00:21:21,446 --> 00:21:23,282 He's a white male, in his 40s. 373 00:21:23,365 --> 00:21:27,160 -Like almost every serial killer ever. -No, I mean, like, why...? 374 00:21:27,619 --> 00:21:29,162 Why is he killing people? 375 00:21:29,246 --> 00:21:30,664 Or at least, why now? 376 00:21:32,582 --> 00:21:35,502 We know the Hood's obsessed with cleansing the town 377 00:21:35,585 --> 00:21:37,587 of sinners and hypocrites, right? 378 00:21:37,671 --> 00:21:42,217 And he seems to be attacking anyone with ties to the Northside. 379 00:21:42,301 --> 00:21:44,303 Here we go with the fake news again. 380 00:21:44,803 --> 00:21:47,139 You Northsiders and your privilege. 381 00:21:47,222 --> 00:21:48,682 All you do is demonize the Southside, 382 00:21:48,765 --> 00:21:50,726 so of course you think the Black Hood's from there. 383 00:21:50,851 --> 00:21:52,686 It's not demonizing, Toni. 384 00:21:52,769 --> 00:21:54,521 It's stating facts. 385 00:21:54,604 --> 00:21:57,149 There's way more drugs and gangs and-- 386 00:21:57,232 --> 00:22:00,944 The drugs which are sold primarily to Northside crackheads? 387 00:22:01,028 --> 00:22:04,448 What about Northside Neo-Nazis, the Red Circle? 388 00:22:04,531 --> 00:22:08,327 [scoffs] The Red Psychos, you mean. I'm surprised you haven't said it yet. 389 00:22:08,410 --> 00:22:09,911 -Said what? -That you think 390 00:22:09,995 --> 00:22:11,496 the Black Hood's a Serpent. 391 00:22:12,456 --> 00:22:14,124 We know how much you hate us. 392 00:22:14,207 --> 00:22:16,752 -That's not true. -I don't hate the Serpents. 393 00:22:16,835 --> 00:22:20,964 Yeah? Then why is it your boyfriend lies about sitting with us at lunch? 394 00:22:25,093 --> 00:22:26,094 I'm gonna go. 395 00:22:26,720 --> 00:22:28,764 Yeah, I'm gonna get out of here, too. 396 00:22:29,890 --> 00:22:31,391 Okay. I can walk you home. 397 00:22:34,019 --> 00:22:35,812 Or you can walk me home. 398 00:22:36,688 --> 00:22:37,898 Um, bye, guys. 399 00:22:37,981 --> 00:22:39,900 [door opens, then closes] 400 00:22:40,150 --> 00:22:44,237 Listen, Betty, I sit with the Serpents purely for reasons of survival. 401 00:22:44,321 --> 00:22:47,240 It's okay. Let's just keep working on the cipher. 402 00:22:47,324 --> 00:22:49,242 -The clock's ticking. -What clock? 403 00:22:49,326 --> 00:22:51,870 -This could be his laundry list. -Or kill list. 404 00:22:54,873 --> 00:22:55,707 [Betty sighs] 405 00:23:32,035 --> 00:23:32,911 [dog barks] 406 00:23:53,974 --> 00:23:55,016 [boys laughing] 407 00:23:56,768 --> 00:23:57,811 Hey. 408 00:23:58,395 --> 00:24:01,022 -What are you doing? -Back off. I'm not here for you. 409 00:24:01,106 --> 00:24:03,316 Yeah? Then who's this message for, huh? 410 00:24:04,734 --> 00:24:06,528 Oh, hell. [chuckles] 411 00:24:06,611 --> 00:24:09,322 Don't tell me it's for the Black Hood. You believe this guy? 412 00:24:09,990 --> 00:24:11,867 People say we're the troublemakers. 413 00:24:13,535 --> 00:24:14,369 Whoa. 414 00:24:16,496 --> 00:24:20,500 Southside's Serpent country. You can't come here and tag our turf. 415 00:24:21,209 --> 00:24:23,712 So, why don't you get back to the Northside... 416 00:24:23,837 --> 00:24:26,381 -before somebody gets hurt? -Get out of my way... 417 00:24:26,965 --> 00:24:28,842 or someone will get hurt. 418 00:24:29,593 --> 00:24:31,136 You just made a big mistake. 419 00:24:37,767 --> 00:24:38,810 Who made a mistake? 420 00:24:38,894 --> 00:24:41,313 -What the hell, man? -Who made a mistake? 421 00:24:43,940 --> 00:24:45,483 Come on, let's go. 422 00:24:45,567 --> 00:24:46,818 Come on, man. 423 00:24:46,943 --> 00:24:48,278 [panting] 424 00:25:04,878 --> 00:25:06,838 [cell phone buzzing] 425 00:25:07,923 --> 00:25:08,798 [gasps] 426 00:25:10,217 --> 00:25:11,051 What? 427 00:25:11,760 --> 00:25:13,220 -Oh, my neck. -We fell asleep. 428 00:25:14,095 --> 00:25:17,349 -How did we fall asleep? -We were exhausted. 429 00:25:17,432 --> 00:25:19,184 -It's not easy being us. -My God. 430 00:25:20,769 --> 00:25:22,312 My God, she's gonna kill me. 431 00:25:22,896 --> 00:25:24,314 -I have to go. -What? 432 00:25:25,065 --> 00:25:27,943 My mom, I-- She's gonna kill me. I have to go, okay? Um... 433 00:25:29,110 --> 00:25:30,445 I'll call you later. 434 00:25:32,530 --> 00:25:33,406 [knock on door] 435 00:25:34,783 --> 00:25:36,493 Sorry to interrupt, Dr. Phylum. 436 00:25:37,619 --> 00:25:40,580 Sheriff Keller and I need to see Archie Andrews. 437 00:25:44,793 --> 00:25:48,296 I'm sorry, Principal Weatherbee, but the T-shirts were my idea. 438 00:25:48,380 --> 00:25:50,423 This is not about T-shirts. 439 00:25:50,507 --> 00:25:52,133 -Please sit down. -[Archie] It's okay. 440 00:25:52,217 --> 00:25:53,635 Nothing to worry about. 441 00:26:00,225 --> 00:26:02,769 We got a tip, a bodega owner on the Southside 442 00:26:02,852 --> 00:26:06,564 said a Riverdale High student was waving a gun in front of his shop. 443 00:26:06,648 --> 00:26:08,566 Said it looked like he had red hair. 444 00:26:08,650 --> 00:26:10,610 I was in my garage working on some songs. 445 00:26:10,694 --> 00:26:14,239 Nevertheless, given your behavior over the last several days, 446 00:26:14,322 --> 00:26:17,659 we need to look in your locker for any weapons or contraband. 447 00:26:17,742 --> 00:26:20,578 -Weapons? Don't you need a warrant? -No, I do not. 448 00:26:20,662 --> 00:26:23,540 -Maybe we should call my dad. -I did. He's informed. 449 00:26:23,623 --> 00:26:25,083 Open the locker or I will. 450 00:26:26,376 --> 00:26:27,210 [sighs] 451 00:26:30,171 --> 00:26:31,923 I don't know what you think you'll find. 452 00:26:43,977 --> 00:26:45,520 [Keller] Well, this is interesting. 453 00:26:46,021 --> 00:26:47,439 What? There's no gun. 454 00:26:50,066 --> 00:26:51,818 Where'd you get this hood? 455 00:26:52,152 --> 00:26:53,737 [sighs] I can explain that. 456 00:26:56,740 --> 00:26:57,741 [dishes clatter] 457 00:26:59,492 --> 00:27:01,703 The hood's not mine, it's Reggie's. 458 00:27:02,454 --> 00:27:04,706 He came by wearing it trying to scare me. 459 00:27:04,789 --> 00:27:06,833 Yeah, well, I don't know what to say. 460 00:27:07,417 --> 00:27:09,169 I'm at a loss, Archie. 461 00:27:09,878 --> 00:27:12,130 Keller and Weatherbee think you're a threat, 462 00:27:12,213 --> 00:27:14,924 so they bar you from school property. I can't tell them any different. 463 00:27:15,508 --> 00:27:16,801 [thunder rumbling] 464 00:27:17,844 --> 00:27:18,762 I was shot. 465 00:27:19,804 --> 00:27:22,349 And the man who shot me is still out there, 466 00:27:22,432 --> 00:27:25,226 playing some cat-and-mouse game with this town. 467 00:27:25,310 --> 00:27:26,311 And he scares me. 468 00:27:28,188 --> 00:27:30,190 But not as much as you do right now. 469 00:27:30,357 --> 00:27:33,735 Because I have no idea what is going on in your mind and... 470 00:27:34,778 --> 00:27:36,529 I don't know what you're gonna do next. 471 00:27:36,613 --> 00:27:37,906 Wait, Dad. Can we talk? 472 00:27:37,989 --> 00:27:40,742 When I get back from the town hall we can talk. 473 00:27:40,825 --> 00:27:43,953 If you're ready to be honest with me and let me back in. 474 00:27:46,915 --> 00:27:47,749 [door closes] 475 00:27:53,421 --> 00:27:54,506 [Hermione] Nice T-shirt. 476 00:27:55,673 --> 00:27:59,636 Will you wear it when Archie's arrested for reckless endangerment, or worse? 477 00:27:59,719 --> 00:28:01,471 Archie would never, Mom. 478 00:28:01,721 --> 00:28:04,224 -He's being railroaded. -You can say that... 479 00:28:05,308 --> 00:28:08,353 with absolute certainty after watching that video? 480 00:28:10,105 --> 00:28:10,939 [exhales sharply] 481 00:28:11,523 --> 00:28:12,399 Maybe you can. 482 00:28:13,817 --> 00:28:15,735 Or maybe you're just being loyal. 483 00:28:16,027 --> 00:28:16,986 [thunder crashing] 484 00:28:17,112 --> 00:28:19,197 But let me tell you something about loyalty. 485 00:28:21,074 --> 00:28:23,243 There's nothing more honorable than it. 486 00:28:24,369 --> 00:28:25,328 Noble, even. 487 00:28:26,913 --> 00:28:28,081 But blind loyalty? 488 00:28:31,418 --> 00:28:33,670 That is a stupid and dangerous thing. 489 00:28:36,005 --> 00:28:38,550 I pray that's not the case with you and Archie. 490 00:28:39,384 --> 00:28:40,427 [thunder crashing] 491 00:28:43,430 --> 00:28:45,849 [Jughead] When you left, you forgot some of your books. 492 00:28:45,932 --> 00:28:47,100 Your notebooks. 493 00:28:47,183 --> 00:28:49,769 And I wasn't snooping, believe it or not, but... 494 00:28:50,937 --> 00:28:52,313 it just fell out. 495 00:28:53,690 --> 00:28:54,983 What did? 496 00:28:56,109 --> 00:28:58,278 Your letter from the Black Hood. 497 00:28:58,486 --> 00:28:59,320 Jug. 498 00:28:59,404 --> 00:29:01,531 I'm assuming it came with the cipher? 499 00:29:01,614 --> 00:29:04,200 -Betty, why haven't you told anybody? -I did. 500 00:29:04,284 --> 00:29:05,201 I told Kevin. 501 00:29:05,285 --> 00:29:08,121 -Why didn't you tell me? -Because you've been... 502 00:29:08,788 --> 00:29:12,584 -running around with the Serpents. -I've been gone for two days. 503 00:29:12,667 --> 00:29:15,128 Yeah, it sucks we don't go to the same school, 504 00:29:15,211 --> 00:29:17,464 but that's not the reason you're sitting on the fact 505 00:29:17,547 --> 00:29:20,508 that the Black Hood sent you a letter. So, why is it? 506 00:29:20,592 --> 00:29:22,469 Because of what it says, Jughead! 507 00:29:23,052 --> 00:29:24,596 Because of what he wrote. 508 00:29:26,931 --> 00:29:27,765 That I... 509 00:29:29,100 --> 00:29:30,602 inspired him. 510 00:29:30,810 --> 00:29:33,855 I inspired all of this madness. 511 00:29:33,938 --> 00:29:36,399 You think people are gonna blame you for this? 512 00:29:39,402 --> 00:29:40,695 Not people. Just... 513 00:29:41,446 --> 00:29:43,490 -one person. -Archie? 514 00:29:47,327 --> 00:29:48,203 For what? 515 00:29:48,286 --> 00:29:51,456 For writing a speech that this lunatic has twisted around 516 00:29:51,539 --> 00:29:54,250 in order to mess with you, and mess with the town? 517 00:29:54,334 --> 00:29:58,004 Yeah, Archie's definitely shook, but he knows who the bad guys are. 518 00:29:58,087 --> 00:30:00,048 And you're not one of the bad guys. 519 00:30:01,674 --> 00:30:02,967 You're Betty Cooper. 520 00:30:03,051 --> 00:30:05,720 You're like Nancy Drew meets Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. 521 00:30:08,056 --> 00:30:10,433 -Oh, my God. -What? 522 00:30:10,517 --> 00:30:14,938 In his letter, the Black Hood said only I could solve the cipher. 523 00:30:15,021 --> 00:30:17,649 Like he created it specifically for me. 524 00:30:18,024 --> 00:30:20,527 Maybe using one of my touchstones. Jug... 525 00:30:21,528 --> 00:30:24,614 if I'm right, I think I know how to decode this. 526 00:30:26,449 --> 00:30:27,408 Let's go. 527 00:30:27,492 --> 00:30:29,285 -[cell phone ringing] -[thunder crashing] 528 00:30:31,120 --> 00:30:33,623 Archie? What the hell is going on? 529 00:30:34,040 --> 00:30:34,874 Are you okay? 530 00:30:35,166 --> 00:30:37,085 [Archie] I need you to get something for me. 531 00:30:46,219 --> 00:30:47,387 [thunder crashing] 532 00:31:07,907 --> 00:31:11,786 At least you were smart enough not to keep it in your locker. But a gun? 533 00:31:11,870 --> 00:31:13,413 Why? For what? 534 00:31:13,496 --> 00:31:14,831 To protect myself. 535 00:31:14,914 --> 00:31:16,249 Against the Black Hood? 536 00:31:17,625 --> 00:31:18,501 Archie. 537 00:31:19,627 --> 00:31:21,546 That video, the gun. 538 00:31:21,629 --> 00:31:24,048 If I'm following you, I need to know where. 539 00:31:24,132 --> 00:31:27,176 -I need to know the truth. -I want him dead, Veronica! 540 00:31:29,137 --> 00:31:31,598 I want the Black Hood dead. 541 00:31:33,099 --> 00:31:35,018 And I wanna be the one who does it. 542 00:31:36,019 --> 00:31:39,397 I wanna be... the last thing that he sees. 543 00:31:40,356 --> 00:31:43,484 -Spoken like a true vigilante. -No, you wanted the truth. 544 00:31:43,568 --> 00:31:47,363 I made that video and showed my face so he'd make me his next target. 545 00:31:47,447 --> 00:31:49,741 I went to the Southside hoping he would come for me. 546 00:31:49,824 --> 00:31:53,244 So, you find the Black Hood and you shoot him, and then what? 547 00:31:53,661 --> 00:31:54,704 You go to jail. 548 00:31:54,787 --> 00:31:56,998 Or you miss him and he kills you, Archie. 549 00:31:57,081 --> 00:31:59,709 -Doesn't matter what happens to me. -Yes. It matters to me, 550 00:31:59,792 --> 00:32:01,628 and your dad, Betty, Jughead. 551 00:32:06,090 --> 00:32:10,303 Meanwhile, like an idiot, I'm... trying to support you by designing T-shirts. 552 00:32:10,386 --> 00:32:11,429 I didn't ask you to. 553 00:32:11,512 --> 00:32:14,057 No, you asked me to go fetch your loaded gun. 554 00:32:14,307 --> 00:32:18,102 In case you were wondering where it is, I threw it in Sweetwater River. 555 00:32:18,770 --> 00:32:20,521 -What? -You can be mad at me now, 556 00:32:20,605 --> 00:32:22,148 but you'll thank me later. 557 00:32:22,231 --> 00:32:23,232 [banging on door] 558 00:32:24,984 --> 00:32:26,361 Wait. What if it's--? 559 00:32:29,697 --> 00:32:30,740 Reggie? 560 00:32:31,324 --> 00:32:32,241 Can we come in? 561 00:32:41,626 --> 00:32:44,754 Parents of Riverdale, I've heard your concerns. 562 00:32:45,463 --> 00:32:46,339 I share them. 563 00:32:47,006 --> 00:32:50,301 As your mayor, my top priorities are ensuring the safety 564 00:32:50,385 --> 00:32:52,720 of our town and our children. 565 00:32:53,221 --> 00:32:56,683 The purpose of this town hall is to answer your questions, 566 00:32:56,766 --> 00:32:59,185 and, if I can, to ease your minds. 567 00:33:00,144 --> 00:33:02,397 [Veronica] To what do we owe this unexpected honor? 568 00:33:02,480 --> 00:33:04,899 Archie could've told Weatherbee the hood was mine... 569 00:33:05,566 --> 00:33:06,567 but he didn't. 570 00:33:06,651 --> 00:33:10,571 In the Book of Reg, that makes you a top-tier loyal badass. 571 00:33:11,155 --> 00:33:12,824 And we were talking today, 572 00:33:12,907 --> 00:33:15,868 and decided, if you wanna keep the Red Circle going... 573 00:33:16,577 --> 00:33:18,121 we're here for you, dude. 574 00:33:18,579 --> 00:33:20,415 [engine revving] 575 00:33:28,005 --> 00:33:30,758 And not a moment too soon. Archie, trouble. 576 00:33:42,812 --> 00:33:44,814 [Sweet Pea] How stupid are you Northsiders? 577 00:33:44,897 --> 00:33:47,191 You really think you can come to my house, 578 00:33:47,275 --> 00:33:49,861 stick a gun in my face in front of my boys, 579 00:33:50,361 --> 00:33:52,030 and there wouldn't be any payback? 580 00:33:53,823 --> 00:33:56,617 You have crap timing, bro. 581 00:33:57,869 --> 00:34:00,455 Bulldogs eat Serpents for lunch. 582 00:34:01,205 --> 00:34:02,373 We'll see about that. 583 00:34:03,166 --> 00:34:05,752 -And the more, the merrier. -Hey, chill. 584 00:34:06,335 --> 00:34:07,420 Veronica, stay here. 585 00:34:07,754 --> 00:34:10,631 -What? Archie, no. -Veronica, after my dad... 586 00:34:11,257 --> 00:34:13,801 I made a promise to protect him and this house. 587 00:34:15,303 --> 00:34:16,137 Stay here. 588 00:34:18,890 --> 00:34:20,808 -If you want a fight, we'll fight. -What about your gun? 589 00:34:20,892 --> 00:34:23,561 -What about your knife? -How about no weapons? 590 00:34:24,353 --> 00:34:27,982 If you troglodytes insist on doing this, there are gonna be rules. 591 00:34:28,941 --> 00:34:31,319 Or should I call Sheriff Keller to be referee? 592 00:34:32,653 --> 00:34:35,907 When I was a kid, I used to check out this book obsessively. 593 00:34:40,536 --> 00:34:41,370 Betty... 594 00:34:45,374 --> 00:34:48,419 Budget is tight. We are putting together a helpline 595 00:34:48,503 --> 00:34:50,797 you can call to report suspicious activity. 596 00:34:50,880 --> 00:34:54,592 Sounds an awful lot like the Red Circle's hotline to me. 597 00:34:55,593 --> 00:34:57,345 Did you have a question, Alice? 598 00:34:57,637 --> 00:35:00,306 I'm wondering when you're gonna actually address 599 00:35:00,389 --> 00:35:03,392 the real problem in Riverdale: The Southside. 600 00:35:03,976 --> 00:35:06,437 [scattered applause] 601 00:35:07,522 --> 00:35:10,149 [McCoy] All in due time, Alice. 602 00:35:10,358 --> 00:35:12,652 We're here to talk about the Black Hood. 603 00:35:12,735 --> 00:35:15,196 Sheriff Keller has a plan he's putting in place, 604 00:35:15,279 --> 00:35:17,657 -beginning with a town-wide curfew. -Curfew? 605 00:35:18,157 --> 00:35:21,327 We need to show strength, not cower. 606 00:35:21,410 --> 00:35:26,124 Let's start by closing down that drug-ridden Southside High 607 00:35:26,207 --> 00:35:29,293 and use that money to bolster our police department. 608 00:35:29,877 --> 00:35:34,132 Hire more deputies, who can actually protect our children. 609 00:35:34,215 --> 00:35:37,260 -[crowd applauding] -Okay, just a minute. Just a second. 610 00:35:43,099 --> 00:35:44,100 Oh, my God. 611 00:35:45,476 --> 00:35:47,687 "I will strike next where it all began." 612 00:35:51,357 --> 00:35:54,652 Your speech... Town hall. Come on. 613 00:35:54,777 --> 00:35:59,657 That neighborhood is a blight of empty storefronts and vacant lots. 614 00:35:59,740 --> 00:36:02,743 A pit of violence waiting to erupt. 615 00:36:04,120 --> 00:36:05,746 Just ask Fred Andrews. 616 00:36:05,997 --> 00:36:11,711 Himself a victim of a vicious, insane Southsider's bloodlust. 617 00:36:16,007 --> 00:36:19,510 You say this town's being divided? You're holding the cleaver. 618 00:36:19,594 --> 00:36:21,971 The Southside is not the issue. 619 00:36:22,680 --> 00:36:26,142 The issue is, there is a guy out there with a gun and a hood. 620 00:36:26,225 --> 00:36:29,979 He's bringing out the worst in this town. Pitting it against itself. 621 00:36:34,192 --> 00:36:37,153 [all yelling] 622 00:36:37,737 --> 00:36:39,322 [all grunting] 623 00:36:40,823 --> 00:36:44,452 Of course, Fred Andrews turns the other cheek, as usual. 624 00:36:45,369 --> 00:36:47,580 I can't say much about your son, Archie, 625 00:36:47,705 --> 00:36:50,333 but at least he's out there throwing elbows. 626 00:36:52,501 --> 00:36:53,586 [grunting] 627 00:36:57,006 --> 00:37:00,509 -[crowd applauding] -We have to be united in this fight. 628 00:37:00,593 --> 00:37:05,264 Okay? If we let fear take over, start demonizing each other? 629 00:37:06,557 --> 00:37:07,975 That's when we're dead. 630 00:37:08,059 --> 00:37:09,185 [applauding] 631 00:37:09,977 --> 00:37:12,230 I told you Fred was gonna be a problem. 632 00:37:14,357 --> 00:37:15,983 The town loves and trusts him. 633 00:37:16,692 --> 00:37:18,027 Could work in our favor. 634 00:37:19,737 --> 00:37:20,738 [thunder crashing] 635 00:37:20,821 --> 00:37:22,114 Everybody needs to leave now. 636 00:37:22,198 --> 00:37:24,283 [Jughead] The Black Hood's coming here. 637 00:37:24,367 --> 00:37:27,870 -He said this is his next target. -You mean he's coming here? 638 00:37:27,954 --> 00:37:30,164 -Cipher says he's coming to the town hall. -[Alice] What? 639 00:37:30,957 --> 00:37:32,458 [electricity powering down] 640 00:37:32,541 --> 00:37:35,878 Everyone, stay calm and in your seats. We'll sort this out. 641 00:37:40,883 --> 00:37:42,134 [alarm ringing] 642 00:37:43,302 --> 00:37:44,637 [all continue grunting] 643 00:37:52,770 --> 00:37:53,854 Dilton! 644 00:38:00,820 --> 00:38:02,989 [thunder crashing] 645 00:38:18,921 --> 00:38:20,298 Let's go! 646 00:38:20,381 --> 00:38:21,841 Guys, just go. 647 00:38:22,008 --> 00:38:23,592 Help me. Help. 648 00:38:34,729 --> 00:38:36,522 When they ask you at the hospital... 649 00:38:36,814 --> 00:38:40,317 I was minding my business when Serpents jumped me for no reason. 650 00:38:43,195 --> 00:38:45,364 [Alice] Well, Elizabeth? We're waiting. 651 00:38:48,075 --> 00:38:49,660 [Betty] This is from the Black Hood. 652 00:38:50,244 --> 00:38:51,704 It came with the cipher. 653 00:38:52,204 --> 00:38:54,248 So, you've been keeping this from us? 654 00:39:03,257 --> 00:39:04,967 [thunder rumbling] 655 00:39:07,094 --> 00:39:08,763 -[groans] -Sorry. 656 00:39:09,263 --> 00:39:10,139 No. 657 00:39:11,098 --> 00:39:11,974 I deserve it. 658 00:39:13,476 --> 00:39:15,394 Tonight was really messed up, Ronnie. 659 00:39:17,980 --> 00:39:19,565 Things got so out of control. 660 00:39:21,484 --> 00:39:23,444 At least Dilton's gonna be okay. 661 00:39:23,527 --> 00:39:25,529 Yeah, but only because of you. 662 00:39:26,238 --> 00:39:27,448 You saved him, Ronnie. 663 00:39:29,492 --> 00:39:30,326 And me. 664 00:39:34,038 --> 00:39:35,915 [Veronica] These are fraught times, Archie. 665 00:39:37,083 --> 00:39:38,584 No one's thinking straight. 666 00:39:40,586 --> 00:39:43,255 We have to... hold on to each other. 667 00:39:46,717 --> 00:39:47,760 Right? 668 00:39:49,136 --> 00:39:51,680 I'm sorry I lied about getting rid of the gun. 669 00:39:52,264 --> 00:39:53,307 I was freaking out. 670 00:39:53,391 --> 00:39:55,434 God, Ronnie, if I'd had it tonight... 671 00:39:58,437 --> 00:40:00,773 I don't wanna think about it. I might've... 672 00:40:01,857 --> 00:40:02,691 But you didn't. 673 00:40:06,070 --> 00:40:06,904 And-- 674 00:40:08,656 --> 00:40:10,574 And I don't believe you would've... 675 00:40:12,910 --> 00:40:14,370 even if you'd had it. 676 00:40:20,459 --> 00:40:21,919 You're not a killer. 677 00:40:39,979 --> 00:40:42,231 -[groans] -[chuckles] 678 00:40:42,314 --> 00:40:43,274 I'm sorry. 679 00:40:45,776 --> 00:40:46,610 Mm. 680 00:40:47,778 --> 00:40:48,946 -Wait. -What? 681 00:40:52,992 --> 00:40:55,453 We have one more thing we need to do tonight. 682 00:40:59,039 --> 00:41:02,668 [Jughead] And so the young lovers went back to where it all began... 683 00:41:03,043 --> 00:41:04,295 Sweetwater River... 684 00:41:05,171 --> 00:41:08,591 to try and end the cycle of violence. 685 00:41:10,801 --> 00:41:14,054 We'd come to think of that night, the night of the rumble... 686 00:41:14,805 --> 00:41:18,100 the night of the town hall, as a turning point. 687 00:41:18,559 --> 00:41:21,770 Riverdale would no longer be "the town with pep." 688 00:41:22,730 --> 00:41:27,109 From now on, it would be known as "the town that dreaded sundown." 689 00:41:31,989 --> 00:41:33,449 [cell phone ringing] 690 00:41:41,248 --> 00:41:42,082 Hello? 691 00:41:42,416 --> 00:41:43,250 [man] Hello, Betty. 692 00:41:45,127 --> 00:41:46,879 This is the Black Hood speaking.