Episode Five: The Fancy One

About this episode

Amy and Courtney discuss the chaotic events of Chapter Five of Riverdale, exploring character dynamics and plot developments.

Join Amy Clarkin and Courtney Smyth as we discuss CHAPTER FIVE: HEART OF DARKNESS This week: Nana Rose causes ructions, Cheryl and Veronica have the sleepover from hell, Archie lives his best High School Musical life, the Blossoms prove themselves are hideous people, and Jughead Jones... wears a suit. Join us as Amy explains American football, Courtney debates if Jughead Jones is a god, and we try to decide if Flashback Jason Blossom will ever say anything at all. All this and more on Previously On... Riverdale! Are YOU in the mood for chaos? Support your local Riverdale enthusiasts – buy us a milkshake if you enjoyed the episode! https://ko-fi.com/previouslyonriverdale Hosted by Amy Clarkin and Courtney Smyth Edited by Michael Murphy Original Music by Michael Murphy

People in this episode

Hosts: Amy Clarkin, Courtney Smyth

Topics covered

• Riverdale
• TV reviews
• character analysis
• chaos
• high school drama

Keywords

• Riverdale
• Nana Rose
• Jughead Jones
• Cheryl
• Veronica
• Archie
• Jason Blossom
• high school musical

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: CHAPTER FIVE: HEART OF DARKNESS

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