The episode centers on Percival's attempt to break the town's spirit by unleashing plagues to force Archie's construction crew back to work on his mysterious railroad.
: Percival systematically inflicts horrors upon Riverdale, including rivers of blood, swarming insects, lice, and painful boils. This culminates in a literal darkness falling over the town. Riverdale s06e18
: Despite the chaos, Toni and Fangs decide to marry to give the town a reason to celebrate. Veronica takes on the role of wedding planner while grappling with feelings of loneliness and an identity crisis. The episode centers on Percival's attempt to break