Developed by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa who also developedRiverdaleSabrinawas initially conceived to be a companion show toRiverdale.

However, the series move to Netflix put the two shows' connection in flux.

Riverdaleseason 6 removes the main characters from The Town With Pep and inserts them in thealternate universe Rivervale.

Sabrina Spellman and Cheryl Blossom in Riverdale

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This is where Sabrina Spellman (Kiernan Shipka) comes in.

Chilling Adventures of Sabrina has not been renewed for season 5 - at least, not on Netflix.

However, Sabrina’s story will continue in the comics.

A blended image features Sabrina and Nick smiling alongside Sabrina as a hellish cheerleader in Chilling Adventures of Sabrina

This contradicts aspects of both shows lore.

First, Abigails curse is that of immortality, suggesting that witches are not actually immortal despite Sabrinas claim.

This suggests that while the body of a witch is immortal, their soul is not.

Lili Reinhart as Betty and Camila Mendes as Veronica in Riverdale Season 6

The confusion does not end here.

In season 6, after the main cast returned to Riverdale from Rivervale,Abigails spirit possessed Cheryl.

Is Riverdale Retconning Sabrina’s Lore?

Sabrina Spellman bleeding out on an altar in Chilling Adventures of Sabrina.

Does Sabrina Die Before Or After Her Cameo?

Being resurrected was what led Sabrina to specialize in necromancy, which is why Cheryl asked for her help.

Sabrina disclosing that Nick is still in the Sweet Hereafter is another example of Riverdale retconningSabrinas lore.

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