Riverdale 4x3 · Must Watch

: The "Thistlehouse" storyline involves Cheryl hiding Jason's bloated corpse, which is discovered by Toni after a rat crawls out of it. This was cited as one of the show's more gruesome and "unhinged" creative choices. Ratings & Reception Rating / Verdict IMDb 6.8/10 (based on ~1.2k reviews) Den of Geek 3.5 / 5 Stars TV Fanatic 4 / 5 Stars Community Perspectives

: Archie returns to his "vigilante" habits, beating up drug dealers to fund his community center. Some reviewers, such as those at Vulture , found this storyline redundant and "stupid," expressing fatigue over Archie's repetitive bad decisions. Riverdale 4x3

Reviewers generally viewed this episode as a fast-paced "guilty pleasure" that leans heavily into the show's signature camp and absurdity. Critics from TV Fanatic and Den of Geek noted that while the episode lacks common sense—specifically regarding teenagers defusing bombs with hairpins—it delivers the high-energy "roller coaster" drama fans expect. Key Plot Review Points Some reviewers, such as those at Vulture ,

If you'd like, I can provide a of a specific character's arc this episode or explain the major cliffhanger involving the mysterious VHS tapes. Key Plot Review Points If you'd like, I