‘Riverdale’ episode 5 preview: Betty unearths some revelations; Archie tries to focus

The further along we go into the first season of “Riverdale,” and the more you see that nothing is ever what it seems, and just about everyone has a secret or two. The unfortunate thing is that Jason Blossom’s funeral is right around the corner, but nobody is going to be able to be at peace with some of what is going on. There’s going to be a major struggle that lies ahead for answers, and at the same time, we’re going to see some characters in particular (see Archie) do their best to focus in on some other aspects of their lives to escape from some of the tragedy.

“Heart of Darkness” is the title for the next new episode, and just like that novel took a journey down the dangerous Congo River, we’re going to see Betty take a journey into her family history that could have some surprising (and dark) revelations on the other side.

Synopsis – “With Jason’s funeral around the corner, the Blossom family moves forward with last minute preparations – and a secret agenda. Meanwhile, Archie’s (KJ Apa) attempt to refocus his energy on football comes to a halt when an opportunity to work with a new music mentor presents itself. Betty (Lili Reinhart) dives deeper into her investigation of Jason’s death and unearths some dark revelations about her family. Elsewhere, after uncovering secrets about her own family, Veronica (Camila Mendes) forms an unlikely friendship with Cheryl (Madelaine Petsch), who is having a tougher time with Jason’s impending funeral than she lets on. Finally, Hermoine (Marisol Nichols) turns to Fred (Luke Perry) for help after receiving a cryptic message from the Southside Serpents.”

By the time we make it to the end of this episode, we absolutely do feel as though this is going to be some game-changing revelations for some of these characters. Maybe some of them will get a chance to move their lives in a more positive direction, but for some other kids and adults in Riverdale, it feels safe to say that some more darkness could be coming up soon.

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