Cheryl successfully melts the comet, but the resulting energy blast thrusts the entire town back to 1955 . The characters are teenagers again, with Jughead Jones as the only one who remembers their previous lives. Critical & Fan Reception
Reviewers from Paste Magazine praised the episode for leaning fully into "queer gothic cottagecore camp" while delivering a satisfying, if absurd, conclusion to the season's supernatural arc. Riverdale - Season 6Eps22
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. Cheryl successfully melts the comet, but the resulting
Veronica uses her "human dialysis" ability to absorb the powers of her friends and transfers them to Cheryl through a kiss, boosting Cheryl鈥檚 Phoenix powers enough to destroy the comet. Analysts at Den of Geek noted that the
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".
The season 6 finale of , titled "Night of the Comet," serves as a mind-bending reset for the series, shifting from supernatural warfare to a retro 1950s reboot. Plot Overview & Highlights
After defeating Percival Pickens, the town faces total annihilation by Bailey鈥檚 Comet , which is trapped within a magical barrier.
