Archie Was Sent To Prison On 'Riverdale' For The Most INFURIATING Reason
11 October 2018, 15:56
Why did he do this?!
Riverdale returned last night and the Season 3 premiere was a wild ride. After literal months of waiting to find out what would happen next to the residents of our favourite town, we've finally been given some answers (and a lot more questions). In this episode alone, we were blessed with a pool party (hosted by Cheryl of course), a kidnapping (poor Hot Dog) and last but not least some major cult antics (Polly and Alice wtf?).
That's not all though. The entire episode revolved around Archie's court case and there was a LOT to take in. In the finale of Season 2, Archie was wrongly arrested for the murder of Cassidy Bullock and this episode saw him go on trial for the killing. In the trial, Archie is represented by his mum, while new character Ms. Wright prosecutes him. It's all pretty tense but fans are losing it over the fact that Archie pleads guilty.
Does Archie Go To Jail In 'Riverdale'?
No. We are not joking. Even though Archie had literally nothing at all to do with Cassidy's murder, he pleads guilty to it. Even though practically the whole of Riverdale (expect Hiram) is working to help Archie win his case, he decides to make things more difficult for everyone. Even though the jury is hung and it's a mistrial, Archie accepts an offer to serve two years in a juvenile delinquent centre for manslaughter.
The episode then ends with Fred, FP, Tom and Mary vowing to prove that Hiram framed Archie for Cassidy's murder. On top of that, Veronica then tells Hiram: "You don't have a daughter anymore" (iconic) and we see Archie and some other teenage boys being taken in a bus to Leopold and Loeb Detention Centre. Unsurprisingly, viewers are less than impressed with the outcome.
Here are just a few reactions.
What the hell did Archie do that for? #Riverdale pic.twitter.com/9wQAaAS1HT
— charlotte 🌻📚 (@itscmyoung) October 11, 2018
Archie whyyy are you STOOPID #Riverdale pic.twitter.com/ylUkvkJ7km
— Josie (@Sinnshinee) October 11, 2018
#Riverdale
— jemma 🤪 (@jems_tx) October 11, 2018
Archie: I’ll take the deal
Me: pic.twitter.com/yZEjRhs8LL
#Riverdale
— GaNgA_BuRnS‼️🎀 (@Lukebosh1) October 11, 2018
Judge: You’re ignoring the advice of your counsel, your own mother.
Archie: Yes, Your Honor. I’m guilty
Me: pic.twitter.com/bBIanAD5w4
what she says: i'm fine
— PopBuzz (@popbuzz) October 11, 2018
what she means: vegas will never understand why archie isn't coming home and archie really should have taken that into consideration before he recklessly pleaded guilty why didn't he think of the dog why does nO ONE EVER THINK OF THE DOG #Riverdale pic.twitter.com/LBTZr3aMfZ
Archie why!!! Prison aint fun! I speak from experience. Watch out for mobs!!! But the serpents got ya back #riverdale pic.twitter.com/El3ZkhQs66
— Drew Ray Tanner (@DrewRayTanner) October 11, 2018
Archie!!! What did you do?!?!!?!!??!?!!!? #riverdale
— Jordan Connor (@thejordanconnor) October 11, 2018
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The general consensus is 'WHY?!!!!' At the very least this means that we've probably got some dramatic jail scenes to come but we're still pressed. WE WERE ALL ROOTING FOR YOU ARCHIE. HOW DARE YOU?!
Fingers crossed that the plea comes through and our faves take Hiram down. Bring on next week.
