“I had to pause and laugh when Alice said Edgar was taking off in a rocket... this show will continue to surprise me with how ridiculous it is.” Reddit · r/riverdale · 6 years ago
“That episode was so bonkers that maybe it was great? It's a wild end for The Farm.” Rotten Tomatoes · 6 years ago
: His transition to Stonewall Prep introduces Bret Weston Wallis, a "diplobrat" antagonist. Reviewers appreciated the "slowburn" psychological warfare established here, which sets the stage for the season's central mystery.
If you'd like, I can provide a of a specific character's arc this episode or explain the major cliffhanger involving the mysterious VHS tapes.
: Archie returns to his "vigilante" habits, beating up drug dealers to fund his community center. Some reviewers, such as those at Vulture , found this storyline redundant and "stupid," expressing fatigue over Archie's repetitive bad decisions.
: The most discussed highlight was cult leader Edgar Evernever attempting to escape in a homemade rocket while wearing an Evel Knievel-inspired outfit. Critics found this "spectacularly odd" and "nonsensical," yet satisfying as a final conclusion to a lingering plot.
Reviewers and fans on platforms like Reddit and The Crimson often reacted to the episode's "peak absurdity" with a mix of humor and disbelief.
