The concluding episode of “Riverdale” delivered a heartwarming series finale as Archie and the crew shared their last high school day together in the episode titled “Goodbye Riverdale.” Michele Scarabelli portrayed an 86-year-old Betty who stumbles upon Jughead’s obituary. Sharing the tale of their remarkable escapades with her granddaughter Alice, she laments being the sole surviving member of their once-tight-knit group. Betty’s fervent desire is to relive the vibrant days of Riverdale once more.
Immersing herself in slumber with her high school yearbook, Betty wakes up in a dream world where Jughead takes on the role of an angel. He proposes a journey back to Riverdale for one final reunion.
The Riverdale visit unfolds with poignant encounters. Archie, glimpsed through her window, is poised to join a construction crew bound for California. Betty witnesses cherished memories within her childhood home, spotting her mother Alice and sister Polly. A pregnant Polly, portrayed by Tiera Skovbye, stands alongside Jughead, who reveals Alice’s transformation into a pilot. Betty’s path leads her to Riverdale High, where a wistful observation emerges: “Everyone is so young and beautiful. And carefree. They have no idea, do they? “How remarkable this period is, fleeting like a mere blink of an eye.”
Within the school’s halls, Fangs signs Betty’s yearbook, setting in motion a heart-wrenching twist. A tour bus crash claims Fangs’ life as he embarks on a musical journey. Betty witnesses the enduring bond between Mary and Brooke, who remain united until the end.
Veronica’s destiny unfolds, with Betty finding her as the head of a major Hollywood studio. Meanwhile, Kevin and Clay’s story sees them sharing a life together in Harlem. Clay’s role as a professor intertwines with his establishment of an off-Broadway theater company.
The love triangle encompassing Archie, Betty, Veronica, and Jughead takes a surprising turn. Betty discloses, “The realization dawned upon the four of us that we could, and perhaps should, simply exist… collectively.” At the same time.” She elaborates on the dynamic shifts in their relationships, detailing nights spent with each other in various combinations.
The narrative takes a poignant twist as Betty’s story draws to a close. After high school, the friends’ connections dwindled, and she and Jughead pay their respects at Pop Tate’s grave. A revelation awaits them there – Jughead’s stewardship of Jughead’s Madhouse Magazine and Betty’s establishment of She Says Magazine, followed by the adoption of a daughter.
Betty’s journey ends with her passing during sleep, culminating the finale in a truly moving way.