Face a choice regarding Jughead’s literary success and soul.
is a surreal, dark entry in the five-episode "Rivervale" event that leans heavily into supernatural horror and Faustian bargains. Episode Summary Face a choice regarding Jughead’s literary success and
Deal with the consequences of Reggie's previous shady business dealings at the casino. Could have been a weekly Thriller+Horror Story series
Mr. Cypher is described by critics at IMDb as sophisticated and swaggering, though some felt he lacked the charisma of other famous TV depictions of the Devil. Face a choice regarding Jughead’s literary success and
“GOD, Riverdale could have been as good as Rivervale if they didn't make it a teen drama. Could have been a weekly Thriller+Horror Story series!!!” YouTube · TV Promos · 4 years ago
Reviewers from TV Fanatic note that the episode effectively embraces its "devilishly fun" dark side. The supernatural stakes provide a refreshing, albeit bizarre, change from the show's usual teen drama tropes.
“At this point, what soul in Rivervale hasn't been corrupted? The third chapter of Rivervale's five-part event embraced its devilishly fun dark side!” IMDb