“While the Black Hood reveal felt a bit like a 'lame' red herring involving a minor character, the psychological toll on Betty and Archie made for compelling TV.” Entertainment Weekly · 8 years ago
“"Don't let the 'nice little bow' at the end fool you—there’s no way the Janitor was the real Black Hood.” Entertainment Weekly · 8 years ago Watch Riverdale 2017 S02E09
For the 2017 mid-season finale, viewers generally praised the episode's high-stakes tension but were divided over its major cliffhanger reveals. “While the Black Hood reveal felt a bit
“"Seeing Jughead go full 'Michael Corleone' with the Serpents was a dark turn I didn't see coming, but it makes his character so much more interesting.” Metawitches I'm going to be violently disappointed...
“If the Black Hood is actually Mr. Svenson/Conway, I'm going to be violently disappointed... Mr. Svenson can't be the Black Hood. This can't be over.” Morbidly Beautiful
“The episode did a great job of sowing doubt, especially with that final shot of Betty keeping the hood.” TV Fanatic · 8 years ago