The show’s season four premiere serves as a Luke Perry tribute and a reminder of the compelling themes pulsating beneath Riverdale’s chaos.

Don’t you hate when you’re a teen and your teen friend’s murderous mother traps you in a dining room underneath her maple farmhouse to tell you all about her diabolical plan to destroy your hometown and accuses you of terrible sins that you must pay penance for in the form of an overnight game of life-or-death challenges in the woods?

Cheryl Blossom really encapsulates that “Game Of Thrones But Make It Teen Drama” essence that represents Riverdale at its finest.

“Archers, draw; anchor your hand at the corner of your mouth; use your dominant eye. Now, relax my pretties. Release.”

When was the last time the two queer women of Riverdale got any semblance of character development?

The dads of Riverdale are acting out.

Riverdale’s return to television after its winter break starts the way more episodes of Riverdale should start: with lesbian sex.

John Hughes meets Wes Craven in Riverdale’s fun but surprisingly emotional ’80s tribute.

Archie stars in a middling, trope-filled prison movie, but at least the season’s murder mystery is heating up. Also, I’m still worried about Betty!

Ah, yes. Cheryl Blossom is back. Riverdale is back. Let the beautiful chaos begin.