Hiram Lodge

Hiram Lodge is an upcoming character set to appear in Season 2 of Riverdale.

Hiram is the husband of Hermione, and the father of Veronica Lodge. He is a powerful businessman. Prior to the events of Riverdale, he was incarcerated in Montréal and currently on trial for multiple counts of embezzlement and fraud.

He is currently an inmate at Yonkers Penitentiary. It is also revealed that Hiram still runs his business and criminal empires from behind bars.

Early life
It is currently unknown if Hiram grew up in Riverdale, but he did at least spend some time there, long enough for him to form a rivalry with Cliff Blossom. He eventually went on to steal his current wife, Hermione Lodge away from Fred Andrews. The two of them moved to New York, and some time later got married and had a daughter, Veronica. However, their fancy life and luxurious living didn't last forever as Hiram was arrested for fraud and embezzlement.

Before getting arrested, Hiram had an on-going arrangement with the Southside Serpents, a local gang in Riverdale. He hired the gang to decrease the value of the Twilight Drive-In, so that Lodge Industries could purchase the land for a low price.

Season 1
Hiram had a duffel bag filled with a large sum of money sent to The Pembrooke in order for Hermione to complete the payments to the Southside Serpents for a job well done in de-valuing the Twilight Drive-In.

According to FP Jones, Hiram hired several guys from Montreal to come down and trash the work site for Andrews Construction after discovering that his wife, Hermione was having an affair with Fred Andrews.

Personality
Although Hiram has yet to appear on screen, the series has managed to paint a fairly detailed picture of his overall personality. Hiram is a dishonest and underhanded businessman. He is quite ruthless, willing to step on and double cross anyone and everyone in order to achieve his own selfish goals. He has even gone as far as to threaten his own wife and daughter.

Relationships

 * Hiram and Hermione
 * Hiram and Veronica

Appearances
Riverdale #0

(appeared)

Season 2

 * "TBA"