Critics and viewers have mixed feelings about this episode's shift into full-blown supernatural fantasy:
While the episode is praised for its horror elements, some audience members found the musical numbers and inconsistent character personalities to be a drawback. What the Fans Are Saying Critics and viewers have mixed feelings about this
Seek help from Cheryl Blossom to protect their children from the dark forces gathering in town. Review Highlights Could have been a weekly Thriller+Horror Story series
“GOD, Riverdale could have been as good as Rivervale if they didn't make it a teen drama. Could have been a weekly Thriller+Horror Story series!!!” YouTube · TV Promos · 4 years ago Critics and viewers have mixed feelings about this
Mr. Cypher is described by critics at IMDb as sophisticated and swaggering, though some felt he lacked the charisma of other famous TV depictions of the Devil.