The shooting of Fred reflects the steadily darker path that Riverdale has taken throughout its first season, so we can no doubt expect even more to come in season two as we (along with Betty, Jughead, Veronica and Archie, no doubt) try to work out who shot Fred and why.
Undoubtedly, the mystery over who shot Fred Andrews will be the driving force of season 2, and the effect it has on Archie and in turn, his relationship with Veronica, and his friendships with Betty and Jughead.
What happened to Fred is like Bruce Wayne seeing his parents gunned down in Crime Alley in Gotham City.
Riverdale‘s freshman season ended on a cliffhanger that will have huge implications for its central character, Archie Andrews.