The Blossom family's preparations for Jason's funeral include a secret agenda; an opportunity to work with a music mentor derails Archie's attempt to refocus on football; Veronica befriends Cheryl; Hermoine seeks Fred's help.
Show: Riverdale
Season number: 1
Episode number: 5
Air date: February 22, 2017
Previous episode: Chapter Four: The Last Picture Show
Next episode: Chapter Six: Faster, Pussycats! Kill! Kill!
This week on Riverdale, Jason’s murder takes center stage after a coupe of episodes in the background.
Five episodes into Riverdale’s first season and it is finally time for Jason Blossom’s funeral. And that means the investigation into Jason’s murder becomes the main focus again.
After an episode that revealed more about Jughead’s family last week, this week more information will finally be uncovered about the Blossoms. Mainly, that even as they plan their son’s funeral, they are hiding massive secrets.
As for Cheryl, Jason’s upcoming funeral is hitting her hard. Luckily, she may have a new friend as Veronica reaches out to her after uncovering Lodge family secrets.
Here is the synopsis for the episode “Heart of Darkness” from SpoilerTV.
THE HOUSE OF SECRETS AND LIES — With Jason’s funeral around the corner, the Blossom family moves forward with last minute preparations – and a secret agenda. Meanwhile, Archie’s (KJ Apa) attempt to refocus his energy on football comes to a halt when an opportunity to work with a new music mentor presents itself. Betty (Lili Reinhart) dives deeper into her investigation of Jason’s death and unearths some dark revelations about her family. Elsewhere, after uncovering secrets about her own family, Veronica (Camila Mendes) forms an unlikely friendship with Cheryl (Madelaine Petsch), who is having a tougher time with Jason’s impending funeral than she lets on. Finally, Hermoine (Marisol Nichols) turns to Fred (Luke Perry) for help after receiving a cryptic message from the Southside Serpents.
Not to be left out of the family secret learning loop, Betty’s continued investigation into Jason’s murder leads to some Cooper family secrets coming out. Seeing as Polly Cooper is set to appear in this episode, the information Betty learns likely has to do with Polly and Jason’s relationship.
Finally, there is Archie, who has found a new music mentor since Miss Grundy is gone. Meanwhile, Fred Andrews gets closer with Hermione Lodge. So while Archie is part of Riverdale’s Dawson’s Creek-like love triangle, his father and Veronica’s mother could be headed for a Rufus and Lily relationship from Gossip Girl.
'Riverdale' season 1 episode 5 spoilers: Betty to discover new secrets surrounding Jason's death?
Deeper and darker secrets are expected to be revealed with Jason's (Trevor Stines) forthcoming funeral in the fifth episode of "Riverdale" season 1. The episode will also highlight an unlikely friendship between Veronica (Camila Mendes) and Cheryl (Madelaine Petsch), and feature the introduction actor Raul Castillo as Archie's new music teacher.
In the fourth episode of the first season of "Riverdale," Miss Grundy left Riverdale after Betty discovered that she was living with a false identity and was in possession of a gun in her car. However, the mystery behind her real identity remains unsolved and she might still be connected with Jason's untimely death.
According to a synopsis published by Spoiler TV about "Riverdale" season 1 episode 5, the Blossom family will be busy making last-minute preparations for Jason's funeral as well as moving forward with a secret agenda. Betty (Lili Reinhart), on the other hand, will dig deeper into her investigation of Jason's death and will unearth some dark revelations about her family.
After uncovering secrets about her own family, Veronica will form an unlikely friendship with Cheryl who is having a tough time regarding Jason's impending funeral. Meanwhile, Archie's (KJ Apa) attempt to refocus his attention on football will come to a halt when he gains an opportunity to work with a new music mentor.
The teenagers won't be the only ones busy in this week's episode of "Riverdale." Hermoine (Marisol Nichols) will be soliciting Fred's (Luke Perry) help when she receives a cryptic message from the Southside Serpents.
Titled "Heart of Darkness," "Riverdale" season 1 episode 5 also stars Cole Sprouse and Madchen Amick. Jesse Warn directed the episode, which is written by Ross Maxwell. A promo teaser for the upcoming episode has also recently been released by The CW.
"Riverdale" season 1 episode 5 titled "Heart of Darkness" is scheduled to air on Thursday, Feb. 23, at 9 p.m. EST on The CW.