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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 of the Comet," serves as a mind-bending reset for the series, shifting from supernatural warfare to a retro 1950s reboot. Plot Overview & Highlights Riverdale - Season 6Eps22

Veronica uses her "human dialysis" ability to absorb the powers of her friends and transfers them to Cheryl through a kiss, boosting Cheryl’s Phoenix powers enough to destroy the comet. Reviewers from Paste Magazine praised the episode for

Expecting the end, the characters share emotional farewells, including a proposal between Betty and Archie and a musical rendition of Billie Eilish's "The End of the World". Expecting the end, the characters share emotional farewells,

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.