Poligirl25

I think it's set a few months ahead of us and begins August 2017. The characters have been described as 15/16 (well, Cheryl is 17) and are starting their sophomore year. I wouldn't be surprised if S2 picks up close to where S1 ends and covers 2nd half of sophomore year.

katie9821

But what if the spoiler was this way like what you all implied that maybe Archie does pick someone and what if its Veronica since we've seen plenty of VA interactions and getting closer than we have with BA? Which on another note that if it goes this route then he's the one who has those feelings for Betty in that way. I think the development would be a bit better since I think The Apt mentioned the writing could be convincing this way for BA to happen if it does happen in the future.

iamnotwalkingaway

I am only semi believing them because SOME of their spoilers actually happened on the show. But the one about the killer seems far fetched at this point so maybe not. Yup, VA make more sense now, and Bughead are too glorious to end.

dragonfire

I wonder if Hiram was like the geeky nerd back in high school? Maybe Fred/Hiram was like rivals, and maybe Fred/FP picked on Hiram.

Poligirl25

If this has been posted before I apologize, but I came across a spoiler regarding when Molly Ringwald will appear as Mary Andrews

Molly Ringwald Joins The CW’s ‘Riverdale’ as Archie’s Mom | Variety

firewall

I just assumed since they were filming in fall 2016 and because Jughead is narrating to us from the future. But I think Poligirl25 has a good point about season 2 probably being a direct continuation, which could make the events of the show start in the future. (And really I just would prefer Juggie to be 16, so I'll go with that!)

The person could have been phrasing his/her answers based on the question of "who will Archie choose: Betty or Veronica?" I.E., he "chooses" Betty, but that doesn't mean he does anything about it or that it was even his choice to make.

Becki33

Who did they say the killer was ?

Stay to the Lights

Ooh Archie's Mom. Should have expected that. But that should ensue some drama. And complications for Archie.

Evil Poptart

I forgot alllll about Molly Ringwald being cast. Should be interesting to see the drama she brings.

hurricane eyes

Thanks for opening the new thread

Dream1ng

I've read Hal cooper and he tries to frame it on Fred.
Honestly I wouldn't be surprised if it was him. The only thing that made me think he wasn't was episode 5 because they made it so obvious it was him 🤷*♀️

Evil Poptart

Whoever it is devestates Cheryl...so my guess is still going with her dad.

firewall

I'm leaning toward Clifford Blossom myself. For one thing, he seems the most disposable.

I'm also betting the reason will either be that Jason (and Cheryl) aren't his kids or Archie *is* his kid. Basically some kind of illegitimate child shenanigans. Because it's a story about a ~~town with secrets. Makes sense that the secrets would've existed for a while.

hurricane eyes

Someone either on reddit or tumblr theorized it was Kevin because of the scene in the diner when they were all talking about what movie to play at the drive-in he mentioned The Talented Mr. Ripley which is a psycho thriller about a man having this sexual obsession with another man and when his feelings aren't reciprocated he murders him at sea. I don't think it's Kevin - just doesn't seem like him. It's an interesting theory.

Dream1ng

Hmm... Cole reveals Jughead's motivation to join the Blue & Gold/solve the murder is not completely altruistic.

Does he mean betty? or is there another reason?