Riverdale 4x3 Guide

The third episode of Riverdale Season 4, titled is widely reviewed as a "peak insanity" episode that marks the long-awaited (and highly bizarre) end to The Farm cult storyline. Critical Consensus

: The "Thistlehouse" storyline involves Cheryl hiding Jason's bloated corpse, which is discovered by Toni after a rat crawls out of it. This was cited as one of the show's more gruesome and "unhinged" creative choices. Ratings & Reception Rating / Verdict IMDb 6.8/10 (based on ~1.2k reviews) Den of Geek 3.5 / 5 Stars TV Fanatic 4 / 5 Stars Community Perspectives Riverdale 4x3

Reviewers generally viewed this episode as a fast-paced "guilty pleasure" that leans heavily into the show's signature camp and absurdity. Critics from TV Fanatic and Den of Geek noted that while the episode lacks common sense—specifically regarding teenagers defusing bombs with hairpins—it delivers the high-energy "roller coaster" drama fans expect. Key Plot Review Points The third episode of Riverdale Season 4, titled