The series starring Camila Mendes has never been limited to staging crazy situations, but with this twist, it has truly reached the pinnacle
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Riverdale has always stood out for its bold and unpredictable plots, often pushing far beyond the boundaries of plausibility. Throughout its seven seasons, the series has introduced a multitude of storylines, some of which have managed to capture the audience thanks to their simplicity and effectiveness. Among the most successful examples are the murder of Jason Blossom and the bond between the Black Hood and Betty, which have always maintained a coherent thread and offered compelling twists. However, alongside these successful narrative arcs, there have been many others that have followed a different path, remaining unresolved or even ending up abandoned halfway.
A recurring feature of the show has been the tendency to introduce new plots that, rather than evolve, have ended unsatisfactorily or have simply been forgotten. These sudden changes have often left the audience disoriented, adding further (unnecessary) complexity to an already intricate narrative. Some narrative arcs have been closed hastily, without adding value to the main story, while others have been shelved without explanation, generating frustration among viewers and fueling the feeling of narrative chaos.
The grand finale of Riverdale represented the apex of this general confusion: despite being visually spectacular and emotionally intense, it disappointed many fans precisely because it ignored numerous narrative elements previously introduced. One of the most discussed turning points was the time jump that brought the characters to the 1950s, where the group lived completely different school lives. This change of context aroused interest and, more than anything, perplexity, as it was not at all consistent with what had been established in the previous seasons.
Betty's final reveal that she, Veronica, Archie, and Jughead had been in a polyamorous relationship throughout the story further threw viewers off. On the one hand, this narrative choice was intended to represent an inclusive and modern form of love, breaking with traditional romantic relationship patterns. On the other hand, however, it erased years of romantic tension, love triangles, and emotional dynamics that had fueled viewers' involvement. Essentially, this twist was not anticipated by enough clues and gave the impression of having been inserted at the last moment, without adequate development.
If Riverdale had provided more obvious clues or introduced this twist gradually, the ending would have been much more satisfying. The lack of narrative coherence, on the other hand, left a bitter taste in the mouths of many fans, who found themselves with the feeling that many of the storylines they passionately followed did not have a worthy conclusion. Sure, the series has dared to surprise, but its often fragmented and discontinuous approach has prevented many of its plots from reaching their full potential.
Source: CBR
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