| This article is about Darla Dickenson, who resides in Riverdale. You may be looking for his Rivervale counterpart, Darla Dickenson (Rivervale). |
| “ | It's okay, Dwayne was a heel. I wouldn't be surprised if he stole my car to pick up some floozy only to get himself killed. Like I told Chic, I don't particularly care what happened to Dwayne. I don't see any reason to ask any questions about him, especially not if I get the ten grand he owes me. I get that, I'm a happy camper who'll be out of your lives forever ever. Amen. | ” |
Darla Dickenson is a recurring character on The CW's Riverdale. She is portrayed by Azura Skye.
She is a Centerville resident who came to Riverdale following the discovery of her car in Swedlow Swamp, which her boyfriend, Dwayne, had stolen.
Early Life[]
Not much is known about Darla's past other than the fact that she lives in Centerville where she was in a loveless relationship with Dwayne prior to his death.
Throughout Riverdale[]
Season 2[]
Searching for Dwayne[]
Following her boyfriend's disappearance, Darla called his phone, hoping to get in touch with him. However, Betty answered. When she did, Darla accused her of being the woman that he was cheating on her with. So she told Betty to tell him not to come home and that he was dead to her.[1]
Darla blackmailing the Coopers
After Dwayne was murdered by Chic, his car was noticed to be on the other side of the street from the Cooper house, so Chic's sister Betty Cooper and her boyfriend Jughead Jones dumped the car in Swedlow Swamp. However, it was later recovered, and they discovered it was not Dwayne's car, but one he had stolen, later found to be Darla's. Chic claimed he "tried to help" in finding out how much Darla knew, but she saw straight through him. Darla wasn't surprised that Dwayne took her car, although it ending up in a swamp did strike her as odd. Dwayne was a terrible person by Darla's account. So she didn't care what happened to him and didn't see any reason to ask questions so long as she got the $10,000 that he owed her. If not, Darla threatened to go to Sheriff Keller. With no other choice, Alice agreed to pay off Darla. However, the bank was closed, and they would have to wait until the morning.
Marcel and Darla deciding to stay at the Cooper house
The next day, Betty went out to go get the money, and while doing so, Marcel, the manager from the hostile Chic used to reside at ended up coming to the Cooper house, seemingly in cahoots with Darla. Alice called Betty and warned her not to come home. Instead, Betty ignored her warning and came home, handing Darla and Marcel the money. Alice said they should go now that they have the money, but Darla and Marcel refused, saying they'd much rather stay in Riverdale, which was "much nicer than Centerville". Marcel pulled out a box-cutter knife and threatened Betty. At that moment, Jughead and the Serpents kicked the door in and came to help them. They all had knives as well. Darla and Marcel heeded their warning and left.[2]
Season 4[]
Avenging Dodger[]
At Riverdale General Hospital, the Dickenson crime family, Darla, Bill, and Fagan, watch over Dodger as he lays unconscious in a hospital bed. They plot to take out the person responsible for putting him in the hospital, and they suspect that Archie is the attacker.
Darla tells Archie that she's looking for Dodger's attacker
Darla, Bill, and Fagan arrive at the community center, where they are greeted by Archie, who much to her surprise, is a kid. Archie then reapproaches Darla and asks her to leave. Darla claims that she doesn’t want any trouble as she slams a gun on the table, explaining that they’ve come for Dodger’s attacker. Veronica, Munroe, Mary, Malcom, Eddy, and Toby watch as this unfolds. She has a feeling either Archie or one of his friends nearly killed Dodger, and they don’t plan on leaving until they find out who.
Malcolm brings Darla and her boys a dish. He sits it down on the table and reaches for the gun, but is unsuccessful. Archie and Munroe intervene, explaining that he’s just a kid. Fagan punches Archie in the face, certain that he’s the one who put Dodger in the hospital. Darla agrees with him. She thinks Archie beat Dodger into a coma and then called the ambulance so that no one would suspect him. She then points the gun at Archie and forces him to his knees.
Darla holds Archie at gunpoint
Darla demands that Archie admit to beating up Dodger. Archie will admit to it only if Darla agrees to let everyone else goes when he does. She agrees to his terms, but before Archie can admit what he’s done, Eddie, Toby, and Malcolm all claim they’re all responsible for putting Dodger in the hospital, but Darla isn’t convinced. Just as she is about to shoot Archie, the deep fryer explodes, causing a distraction long enough for Archie to disarm Darla. As Archie takes out her sons, Munroe orders the kids into the office. Veronica assists in the take-down by pinning Bill Dickenson to the table by stabbing his hand with a carving fork. Mary grabs the gun, bringing the altercation to a head. She gives Darla, Bill, and Fagan five seconds to leave the center or the else. The three of them scurry as she starts counting down.[3]
Darla begs Archie to stop
Archie confronts Darla and Dodger as they attempt to leave Riverdale. Dodger proposes a good old fashion brawl, and so he throws down his gun and Archie his bat. The two trade blows as Darla watches. As Archie gains the upper hand, Dodger grabs a hubcap and smacks Archie with it before pulling out a knife. Still, Archie proves to be the superior fighter. Disarming Dodger and nearly beating him unconscious. Archie told Dodger the next time he saw him, he wouldn’t be able to walk. So, Archie tells Darla to drag Dodger away, and if any of them dare step foot in Riverdale again, Archie threatens to kill them. Unbeknownst to Archie, Toby and a few of the other kids from the community center witnessed the brawl.[4]
Season 5[]
Escaping prison[]
Darla robs Veronica
Darla and Dodger are among those that escaped Hiram's prison. They barge into her shop and steal everything of value, including her blue opal.
Darla disguises herself as a nurse and sneaks into Jeremiah Peterson's room after learning of his plans to give up the whereabouts of the other escaped convicts. She injects him with a deadly toxin to keep him from talking, but Sheriff Keller catches her. When Keller becomes distracted at Jeremiah's hoarsed breathing, Darla beats Keller over the head with a tray, leaving him unconscious.
Darla and Dodger
After abducting Sheriff Keller, Hiram, and Governor Dooley, the Dickensons and Ted call Veronica and arrange an exchange for palladium. When Hiram tells Veronica not to cooperate, Dodger shoots Dooley in the stomach, resulting in a slow bleed out. Veronica agrees to make the deal, but she also wants her opal back from Darla and Dodger.
Darla checks Veronica
Veronica arrives at the community center with the safe. Darla pats her down as Archie, Kevin, Fangs, Reggie and Frank comes zip lining down through the roof. Within moments, they're able to restrain Ted, Darla, and Dodger and free Hiram, Sheriff Keller, and Governor Dooley, who is slowly bleeding out.[5]
Physical Appearance[]
Darla is an older woman in with long blonde hair, blue eyes and pale skin.
Appearances[]
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Season 4[] |
Season 5[]
Trivia[]
- Darla is not a character from the Archie Comics. She's an original character, created specifically for the series.
- Her sons Dodger, Bill and Fagan share their names with characters from the Charles Dickens novel Oliver Twist.
Gallery[]
- See also: Category:Images of Darla Dickenson
References[]
- ↑ Grassi, Michael (writer) & Plec, Julie (director) (February 7, 2018). "Chapter Twenty-Six: The Tell-Tale Heart". Riverdale. Season 2. Episode 13. The CW.
- ↑ Lundin, Britta & Paterson, Brian E. (writers) & Ostrander, Alexis (director) (March 28, 2018). "Chapter Thirty: The Noose Tightens". Riverdale. Season 2. Episode 17. The CW.
- ↑ Anderson, Arabella (writer) & Pillai, Alex (director) (November 20, 2019). "Chapter Sixty-Four: The Ice Storm". Riverdale. Season 4. Episode 7. The CW.
- ↑ Paterson, Brian E. (writer) & Correa, Gabriel (director) (December 11, 2019). "Chapter Sixty-Six: Tangerine". Riverdale. Season 4. Episode 9. The CW.
- ↑ Allen, Aaron (writer) & Blake, Tessa (director) (August 11, 2021). "Chapter Eighty-Seven: Strange Bedfellows". Riverdale. Season 5. Episode 11. The CW.