This trailer has some new footage not seen in previously posted trailers, including:
-Reggie and Cheryl teaming up for something
-Cheryl and Penelope at (presumably) Jason's grave
-The Riverdale boys' wrestling team's extremely revealing uniforms
-Glimpses of Archie and Hiram's feud
-Plus the return of Nick St. Clair
-In OP's further quest to dissect the highly problematic show that he loves but should probably quit watching soon, this article has come to light showcasing
Riverdale's issues with Black female representation
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Riverdale did a great thing changing Josie and the Pussycats to an all-Black girl group, but shafts main cast member Ashleigh Murray (Josie) when it comes to real storylines
-Had a large(r) story-line solely in eps 1x06 and 2x07
-Despite her ambitious nature, Josie has also often been portrayed as catty and unfriendly, perpetuating the stereotype that "if a Black woman is confident, she can’t be friendly too"
-Too often are the Pussycats joined on stage by guest performers (Archie, Veronica, Cheryl) and not given the chance to shine as the Black girl group that they are, further perpetuating a notion that Black performers have to "share the spotlight" to gain recognition
With a "shift" in storylines near-to-come for the second half of season two, can Riverdale rectify its issues with Josie's representation and give more screen time to her and the other Pussycats? Will the writing ever get better?12