Analysts at Den of Geek noted that the 1950s jump allowed the show to return to its Archie Comics roots for its final season, effectively "rebooting" the entire series.

After defeating Percival Pickens, the town faces total annihilation by Bailey’s Comet , which is trapped within a magical barrier.

Expecting the end, the characters share emotional farewells, including a proposal between Betty and Archie and a musical rendition of Billie Eilish's "The End of the World".