Riverdale - Season 6eps22 Apr 2026

Analysts at Den of Geek noted that the 1950s jump allowed the show to return to its Archie Comics roots for its final season, effectively "rebooting" the entire series.

The season 6 finale of , titled "Night of the Comet," serves as a mind-bending reset for the series, shifting from supernatural warfare to a retro 1950s reboot. Plot Overview & Highlights Riverdale - Season 6Eps22

After defeating Percival Pickens, the town faces total annihilation by Bailey’s Comet , which is trapped within a magical barrier. Analysts at Den of Geek noted that the

Veronica uses her "human dialysis" ability to absorb the powers of her friends and transfers them to Cheryl through a kiss, boosting Cheryl’s Phoenix powers enough to destroy the comet. Veronica uses her "human dialysis" ability to absorb

Cheryl successfully melts the comet, but the resulting energy blast thrusts the entire town back to 1955 . The characters are teenagers again, with Jughead Jones as the only one who remembers their previous lives. Critical & Fan Reception

Expecting the end, the characters share emotional farewells, including a proposal between Betty and Archie and a musical rendition of Billie Eilish's "The End of the World".

Reviewers from Paste Magazine praised the episode for leaning fully into "queer gothic cottagecore camp" while delivering a satisfying, if absurd, conclusion to the season's supernatural arc.