The finale of Riverdale season 6 premiered on July 31, 2022, and fans couldn't stop talking about it. Titled Chapter One Hundred and Seventeen: Night of the Comet, one of the major highlights from the episode is Archie proposing to Betty. Although she is delighted, she keeps the news on hold until Cheryl melts the comet.
Fans on Twitter have gone berserk following the episode, expressing their unbridled happiness for the couple. One viewer mentioned that it was the ''endgame'' for Barchie.
Okay.. but let’s be honest. Kudos to Veronica for coming up with the master plan to melt the comet. Yes, Cheryl is still the MVP but Veronica played a big role. Also, BARCHIE ENDGAME. #Riverdale
The sixth season of the show premiered on November 16, 2021, and with a total of 22 episodes, it concluded with Sunday's unforgettable finale. Read on to find out more reactions on Twitter.
Fans ecstatic after Archie proposes to Betty in Riverdale season 6 finale
Several fans took to Twitter to discuss the season 6 finale of Riverdale. Many viewers were thrilled about Archie's emotional proposal to Betty. Take a look at some of the reactions on Twitter:
While some fans expressed their delight at the engagement of the two favorite characters, others said that they got emotional when they saw it happening.
I haven’t watched #Riverdale in forever but at least Barchie is endgame
Fans are clearly excited about Archie and Betty getting engaged. Many spoke about their love for the iconic couple and said they can't wait for them to get married in season 7.
More details about Barchie's engagement in Riverdale season 6 finale
In the finale of Riverdale season 6, Archie surprises Betty when he proposes to her in what is arguably one of the show's most unforgettable and emotional moments. After getting down on one knee, Archie tells Betty, ''We may not have much time. But I know what I want to do with it. Marry me.''
She immediately responds to his proposal, saying, ''There's a comet coming.'' Betty then assures him that she loves him deeply but asks him to propose to her again after the comet has melted and they all manage to survive. Archie accepts the deal, following which the two share a passionate kiss.
The season 6 finale has received rave reviews from critics and viewers. Earlier in March this year, the show was renewed for a season 7, which is set to be the final installment.
With several pivotal moments unfolding in the finale of the sixth season, fans can expect another memorable and eventful season coming up next year.
A quick look at Riverdale plot
The showis based on several fan-favorite characters from the Archie Comics. The first season premiered in January 2017, to mixed reviews from critics and viewers. However, the subsequent seasons have mostly been more positive, with the show and its characters garnering a massive fanbase around the world. It stars KJ Apa and Lili Reinhart, among many others, in major roles.
The series mainly revolves around Archie, Betty, Veronica, and Jughead, who deal with various challenges that come their way in their not-so-pleasant town. The official synopsis of the series on Netflix reads:
''In this dark and daring comic book reboot, picture-perfect teen Archie Andrews explores the chilling underbelly of his humble hometown and navigates the troubled waters of romance, revenge, legacy and more with his loyal crew of best friends.''
Riverdale season 6 finale is available to stream on the CW app.
Edited by Madhur Dave
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The final countdown! After five years on The CW, Riverdale is nearing its conclusion with a seventh and final season.
“I am a big believer in attempting to give series that have had long runs an appropriate sendoff,” the CW’s CEO Mark Pedowitz said during an executive call in May 2022, according to Deadline. “We had a long conversation with [executive producer] Roberto [Aguirre-Sacasa] yesterday, who is thrilled by this news, and we will treat the show in the manner it deserves. We want to make sure it goes out the right way.”
Pedowitz noted that he thought Riverdale was ready to say goodbye, adding, “I think they, too, felt that seven years is the right amount. As a fan myself, I do want to do what is right for the show.”
Amid the announcement, KJ Apa opened up about getting the opportunity to play Archie for so many seasons. “I’m sad to be saying goodbye to Riverdale next season, to our sets, to our crew, to our producers, to our CW family but I can speak for everyone, for Cami [Mendes], Cole [Sprouse], Lili [Reinhart] and the rest of our cast that we are so grateful for everyone’s support,” the actor said during the CW Upfronts in May 2022. “To the fans, without the fans, none of this would be possible.”
The New Zealand native spoke exclusively to Us Weekly on the red carpet at the network’s New York City event. “I think a few of us, we saw it coming,” Apa said of the announcement that the show would end in 2023, noting that the cast didn’t get a say in the cancellation. “I can’t speak for anyone else, but I’ll be really sad to say goodbye to Archie, to Riverdale, to our sets, to our crew.”
Apa continued: “It’s exciting and it’s sad, you know, ’cause we’ve created so many memories on this show. I’ve got a kid now. I’ve been through so much over the last six years and I know everyone else has. Yeah, a lot of growing up in the last six years.”
The teen drama, which premiered on The CW in 2017, explored the characters at the center of the iconic Archie Comics. Following a murder, the main group of friends came together to uncover the dark secrets that exist within their town.
During season 6, viewers got to experience a special “Rivervale” event that saw the characters exist in an alternative universe following an explosion that resulted in Archie, Betty, Jughead and Cheryl developing mysterious powers in the aftermath. “We have super powers, and these last few episodes of the season are amazing, actually,” Apa told Us of the penultimate season. “They’re really intense. They’re very fast-paced. We are definitely gonna be finishing this one off with a bang.”
According to Apa, the characters’ new abilities should help them face the season’s villain Percival Pickens. “I’m hoping that it comes down to him and me fighting,” he told TV Line in May 2022 of the upcoming showdown. “But I think it becomes a little more intricate than just a physical battle. There’s a lot of dark magic. He’s got powers, we’ve got powers. So it’s very Harry Potter meets Stranger Things.”
The I Still Believe star also admitted that he was “a little sad” to see the show wrap up. “I try not to think about it, because the more I think about it, the more real it becomes,” he revealed. “I think a lot of us saw it coming, [Season] 7 most probably being the final season. So it didn’t come as too much of a surprise to me.”
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