How do you move on after such anemotional episodelikeRiverdalesLuke Perrytribute?
Theres a little bit of a time gap between episode 1 and episode 2, Aguirre-Sacasa says.
Episode 1 is on July 4 and then we pick up in September.
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But for the person whos at the core of it, they live with it every day.
We dont pretend it didnt happen, its still very much permeating Archies story.
ButRiverdaleis definitely getting back into its usual fast-paced storylines after hitting pause in the wake of Perrys death.
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I think thats a nice balm, a nice counter to it.
We early on decided that episode 1 would not have a flash-forward, Aguirre-Sacasa says.
We want this [tribute] episode to just be about this one thing.
We do have flash-forwards moving forward from episode 2 on.
I do still think theres no replacing his dad.
But Marys doing great and Id really be worried for Archie if not for Mary.
Theres typical craziness that happens but theres a real true emotional core there as well.
BalancingRiverdales typical craziness with more emotionally grounded stories is going to be a common theme in season 4.
Its a high wire act, Aguirre-Sacasa says.
A lot of people said season 1 was much more grounded so weve used season 1 as a template.
Expect to see some of those more grounded stories as soon as this weeks episode.
It feels like a very straightforward, coming-of-age, friendship story.
Were finding our way back to some of the stuff in season 1.
But dont worry that doesnt mean thatRiverdaleisnt still going to have its usual brand of insanity this season too.
Episode 3 is crazy, Aguirre-Sacasa warns with a laugh.
Thats the resolution of The Farm storyline.
We have a really fun Halloween episode that is both grounded and heightened.
The Blossoms can always be counted on for some craziness.
[But] episode 3 is as crazy as weve gotten.
Riverdaleairs Wednesdays on The CW.
