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“Between the awkward Secret Santa gifts and that shocking Barchie kiss, the emotional stakes were at an all-time high.” Refinery29

“"A fast-paced thrill ride that perfectly blends holiday spirit with Riverdale's signature darkness.” Refinery29

“"Seeing Jughead go full 'Michael Corleone' with the Serpents was a dark turn I didn't see coming, but it makes his character so much more interesting.” Metawitches Watch Riverdale 2017 S02E09

For the 2017 mid-season finale, viewers generally praised the episode's high-stakes tension but were divided over its major cliffhanger reveals.

“If the Black Hood is actually Mr. Svenson/Conway, I'm going to be violently disappointed... Mr. Svenson can't be the Black Hood. This can't be over.” Morbidly Beautiful “Between the awkward Secret Santa gifts and that

“The episode did a great job of sowing doubt, especially with that final shot of Betty keeping the hood.” TV Fanatic · 8 years ago

“This finale was less about answers and more about setting up a much darker second half of the season."” Den of Geek · 8 years ago Community Highlights I'm going to be violently disappointed...

“"Don't let the 'nice little bow' at the end fool you—there’s no way the Janitor was the real Black Hood.” Entertainment Weekly · 8 years ago