After 7 Seasons, 'Riverdale' Ends with Nostalgia, Heartbreak and a Controversial Romantic Twist

The CW series 'Riverdale' aired its series finale after 7 wildly unpredictable seasons on the network.
'Riverdale' started off as a darker take on the Archie comics but evolved into a genre-busting and reference-filled teen drama.
The finale centered on an elderly Betty Cooper revisiting her youth and included emotional goodbyes between the core characters.
The episode concluded with the reveal that Archie, Betty, Veronica and Jughead had been involved romantically, sparking divided reactions.
Overall, the finale aimed to provide closure for fans while staying true to the offbeat spirit of the long-running show.