[s5e5] Chapter Eighty-one: The Homecoming -

“The scene that follows, however, may serve as more of a — release if you will — than the actual sex itself. It's a moment between friends that highlights the deep bond between these characters.” Tell-Tale TV · 5 years ago

: The episode was noted for its "meta-commentary" on the characters aging out of their old betrayals. Reviewers also appreciated the "realistic concerns" regarding the town’s future, as TV Fanatic pointed out that the plot shifted into a "full-fledged battle" for the town's survival. Community Reactions [S5E5] Chapter Eighty-One: The Homecoming

: A major talking point was the "fantastically sexy" shower scene between Betty and Archie. Reviewers from Telltale TV described it as a release of "10 years worth of sexual tension" that felt earned now that the characters are adults. “The scene that follows, however, may serve as