The CW’s Riverdale kicked off season two with Archie torn up over the possibility his dad wouldn’t survive being shot. Veronica did her best to try and comfort him, in her own Veronica-ish way, while Jughead agreed to do some investigating into the identity of the masked shooter. Season two episode two will find the gang still piecing together clues as to who’s after people close to Archie. Directed by Allison Anders from a script by Michael Grassi, episode two titled “Nighthawks” will air on October 18, 2017.
The season two cast includes KJ Apa as Archie Andrews, Lili Reinhart as Betty Cooper, Camila Mendes as Veronica Lodge, Cole Sprouse as Jughead Jones, Madelaine Petsch as Cheryl Blossom, Marisol Nichols as Hermione Lodge, Mӓdchen Amick as Alice Cooper, Luke Perry as Fred Andrews, Casey Cott as Kevin Keller, Ashleigh Murray as Josie McCoy, and Mark Consuelos as Hiram Lodge.
The “Chapter Fifteen: Nighthawks” Plot: SAVING POP’S — With the gunman still at large and the residents of Riverdale on edge, Betty (Reinhart) leads the charge to save Pop’s after learning that the diner may be forced to close its doors forever. Meanwhile, the gang becomes increasingly concerned for Archie’s (Apa) well being after noticing a string of unusual behavior from him. Elsewhere, Betty and Veronica (Mendes) approach Cheryl (Petsch) and Josie (Murray) for their help saving Pop’s, while Jughead’s (Sprouse) attempt to find FP (Skeet Ulrich) a new lawyer may have some serious repercussions. Finally, when a past betrayal unexpectedly comes to light, Veronica finds herself at a crossroads with Hiram (Consuelos) and Hermoine (Nichols.)
More on Riverdale Season 2:
– KJ Apa and Cole Sprouse Interview
– Camila Mendes and Lili Reinhart Interview
– Madelaine Petsch and Ashleigh Murray Interview
– Casey Cott and Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa Interview
