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
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 Riverdale - Season 6Eps22
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. The season 6 finale of , titled "Night
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. Critical & Fan Reception Reviewers from Paste Magazine
After defeating Percival Pickens, the town faces total annihilation by Bailey’s Comet , which is trapped within a magical barrier.