Riverdale S7 E13 Speculation: The Crucible

Are you ready for another roller coaster ride of drama, mystery, romance, and suspense, Riverdale fans? We sure are!

Riverdale Season 7 has taken us on a wild trip to the past, where our favorite characters live in the 1950s.

However, things are not as simple as they seem, and secrets and dangers are lurking in every corner.

The last episode left us with so many jaw-dropping moments that we can’t wait to see what happens next. In this post, we will share our predictions and hopes for Riverdale Season 7 Episode 13, which airs on June 28, 2023.

So, let’s start without further ado!

1.  Season 7, Episode 13 Synopsis/Speculation

Riverdale S7 E13 Speculation: The Crucible
Veronica Lodge

Next week’s episode is titled Crucible and has a very special significance. However, before knowing that, let’s watch next week’s episode promo.

Riverdale 7x13 Promo "The Crucible" (HD) Season 7 Episode 13 Promo

The next episode is titled ‘The Crucible’, and it is about the famous play by Arthur Miller about the Salem witch trials and the hysteria that gripped a small town in Massachusetts in the 17th century. 

The play is also a metaphor for the McCarthyism era in the 1950s when many people were accused of being communists and faced persecution. So, what does this have to do with Riverdale? 

Well, according to the synopsis, panic ensues after Archie and the gang learn that Mrs. Thornton, their beloved history teacher, is accused of being a communist by Principal Featherhead. 

Will they be able to save her from being blacklisted? Or will they find themselves in danger as well?

But that’s not all. There’s also some drama brewing in the Lodge family, as Hiram Lodge, the notorious mob boss and Veronica’s estranged father, returns to Riverdale for a surprise visit. 

Hiram was killed off in season six by Veronica herself, who put a hit on him after he tried to destroy the town with a bomb. But thanks to the time-travel twist that transported the gang back to the 1950s, Hiram is alive and well and apparently an actor living in Los Angeles with his wife, Hermione. 

Veronica is suspicious of his motives and wonders what he’s really up to. Will he try to reconcile with his daughter? Or will he cause more trouble for her and her friends?

And last but not least, there’s also some trouble brewing at Riverdale High, as Cheryl’s father, Clifford Blossom, forces her to out gay students or risk losing power over the Vixens

Cheryl, who is openly bisexual and dating Toni Topaz, is faced with a dilemma: should she betray her fellow LGBTQ+ students and protect her status as the school’s queen bee? Or should she stand up to her father and risk his wrath? 

What will Toni think of her decision? And how will Kevin Keller, who is also gay and Betty’s best friend, react?

A lot is happening in this episode, and I’m sure it will be full of twists and turns. I’m curious to see how Hiram Lodge will fit into this new timeline and what his relationship with Veronica will be like. 

And, of course, I’m looking forward to seeing some fantastic musical performances by Archie and his bandmates.

What about you? What are you most excited to see in this episode? Let me know in the comments below!

2.  Season 7, Episode 13 Release Date

RiverdaleSeason 3, Episode 13 will release on June 28th at 9pm (ET) on The CW

3.  Is the series on a break?

No, Riverdale is not on a break and will continue according to schedule

4.  Season 3 Schedule

No. in seriesNo. in seasonEpisode titleWritten byDirected byOriginal airdate
1181“Chapter One Hundred and Eighteen: Don’t Worry, Darling”Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa & Danielle ImanRonald Paul RichardMarch 29, 2023
1192“Chapter One Hundred and Nineteen: Skip, Hop, and Thump!”Ariana JacksonApril 5, 2023
1203“Chapter One Hundred and Twenty: Sex Education”Janine Salinas SchoenbergJames DeWilleApril 12, 2023
1214“Chapter One Hundred and Twenty-One: Love & Marriage”Chrissy MaroonClaudia YarmyApril 19, 2023
1225“Chapter One Hundred and Twenty-Two: Tales in a Jugular Vein”Greg MurrayJeff WoolnoughApril 26, 2023
1236“Chapter One Hundred and Twenty-Three: Peep Show”Ted SullivanAmy MyroldMay 3, 2023
1247“Chapter One Hundred and Twenty-Four: Dirty Dancing”Aaron AllenJesse WarnMay 10, 2023
1258“Chapter One Hundred and Twenty-Five: Hoop Dreams”Evan KyleCierra “Shooter” GlaudeMay 17, 2023
1269“Chapter One Hundred and Twenty-Six: Betty & Veronica Double Digest”Will EwingAlex Panjiv PillaiMay 24, 2023
12710“Chapter One Hundred and Twenty-Seven: American Graffiti”Nate Burke & Sam RubinekKevin SullivanMay 31, 2023
12811“Chapter One Hundred and Twenty-Eight: Halloween II”Felicia HoRonald Paul RichardJune 7, 2023
12912Chapter One Hundred and Twenty-Nine: After the FallTBATBAJune 21, 2023
13013“Chapter One Hundred and Thirty: The Crucible”TBATBAJune 28, 2023
13114TBATBATBAJuly 12, 2023
13215TBATBATBAJuly 19, 2023
13316TBATBATBAJuly 26, 2023
13417TBATBATBAAugust 2, 2023
13518TBATBATBAAugust 9, 2023
13619TBATBATBAAugust 16, 2023
13720TBATBATBAAugust 23, 2023

5.  Where to Watch Riverdale

6.  Riverdale Season 7 Episode 12 Recap

Riverdale S7 E13 Speculation: The Crucible
Mrs. Thornton

If you were entangled in your own amorous fiascos and didn’t have time for last week’s episode, we’ve come up with the perfect summary for you.

Reggie and Archie have different dreams: hoops and words. Reggie saves the team from Julian’s car crash, but Clifford blames him and wants him out. Ethel survives a killer milkman and teams up with Jughead to solve the mystery.

The grown-ups don’t listen and blame the comics. Archie becomes captain but passes it to Reggie, who loves basketball more. Archie writes a poem that wows everyone.

Meanwhile, Veronica and Betty crash with Kevin and Clay at Veronica’s old place. They have a fun night of singing and spilling tea. Clifford forces Cheryl to cheer and threatens her.

Ethel and Jughead get in trouble for writing about the milkman. Betty and Veronica open up at Mary’s shop. Stonewall Prep steals the Bulldogs statue. Ethel defies Jughead and draws the milkman again.

On the other hand, Veronica and Betty almost smooch, but Mary walks in. Julian wakes up and cracks Cheryl up. Mary feels for Veronica and Betty and helps them out.

Cheryl spills Clifford’s plan to replace Reggie with KO Kelley. Mary stands up to Alice and Hermione for kicking out Betty and Veronica. They go back home. Alice is sweet to Betty again. Cheryl warns Archie about Clifford’s scheme. Reggie leads the Bulldogs to glory.

Ethel and Jughead sell their milkman scoop to Mr. Fieldstone, despite Dr. Werthers’ hate.

The Bulldogs face Clifford and make him keep Reggie. Veronica and Betty miss each other and chat before the game. Reggie fires up the team with a speech. His family and Pepe are his heroes.

The episode ends with Riverdale High beating Stonewall Prep in the game. Archie gives Reggie his dad’s patch as a sign of respect.

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About Riverdale

 

Based on a story from the popular Archies Comics, the 2017 Netflix drama Riverdale is centered on an innocent, small town of the same name.

It follows a group of high school students who are shocked by the death of a classmate, Jason Blossom. Together they unravel the secrets of Riverdale and who killed Jason. 

Cole Sprouse’s grungy Jughead is the show’s narrator and school reporter who almost acts like its ‘Gossip Girl’ — documenting the characters’ lives and filling in the blanks for us.

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