Hal Cooper

Hal Cooper is a recurring character on Riverdale. He is portrayed by Lochlyn Munro.

Hal is Polly and Betty Cooper's father and Alice Cooper's husband.

Early life
Some time prior to his introduction into the series, Hal married and later had two daughters with Alice Cooper, they were named Betty and Polly. He also owns the local newspaper, The Register, along side his wife.

Season 1
Hal stands along side Alice, as the local authorities bring Penelope, Cliff and Cheryl Blossom up to the shore of Sweetwater River, just after the mysterious drowning of Jason Blossom. The following week, he'd return to the shore with his wife and daughter, they were forced to stand by as Jason's body was brought to land.

Before leaving their home, Hal and Alice announced to Betty that it would be a long night for them. Alice corrected him as there'll be a lot of long nights due to Jason Blossom's murder. Hal found his wife's tone to be a little unsettling, as it almost sounded like joy. However, Alice is unconcerned with his opinion.

Hal and Alice attended the first annual Taste of Riverdale, in celebration for the upcoming 75th anniversary of their town. Once there, Hal was forced to assist in breaking up a violent altercation between his wife and Penelope Blossom.

Hal and Alice knocked on the door of the Andrews house, he first apologized to Fred Andrews for coming unannounced, but it's been a rough couple months for them. Before Hal can finish his sentence, Alice cut him off, she insisted that Archie and Betty stop spending time together. The relationship is toxic, on both sides, and their recent behavior reflects that, or so Alice claimed.