Smithers

Smithers
Biographical Information
Alias(es)	Deep Throat
Occupation	Butler (formerly)
Status	Alive
Relationships
Relatives	Unnamed mother
Appearances
Actor	Tom McBeath
First Appearance	"Chapter One: The River's Edge"
Last Appearance	"Chapter One Hundred and Thirty-One: Archie the Musical!"

“	You're not an old crone, miss Hermione.	”
	— Smithers to Hermione[src]

Smithers is a recurring character on The CW's Riverdale. He is portrayed by Tom McBeath.

Smiters was the butler of the Lodge Family until being replaced, likely by Hiram Lodge due to the fact that Smithers was encouraging Veronica to avoid him. After Veronica took notice in their new butler, Hiram Lodge claimed that Smithers left to care for his sickly mother overseas, thus Andre came in as his new replacement. Smithers returned years later to serve Hermione and Veronica.

Early Life

Smithers and Hermione Lodge apparently have a long history, one going back at least fifteen to sixteen years, as he was fairly comfortable with her, yet unfamiliar with her daughter, Veronica. The extent of their relationship remains unknown, however.

Throughout Riverdale

Season 1

Return of the Lodges

Smithers welcoming Veronica and Hermione

Smithers welcomes Hermione home, greeting her with a hug and kiss, then becoming acquainted with her daughter, Veronica. He offers to get the bags but not without first asking if they would like a menu to order in. Hermione declines his generous offer as she would prefer one of Pop Tate's cheeseburgers from the shoppe. The next day, as he assista Hermione in bringing up her bags, she graciously thanka him for all of his help. But no thanks is necessary, as he's happy to lend a hand despite the rest of Riverdale not being as eager. Before leaving, he informs Hermione of her 'missing' bag that was returned by the car service.

Smithers brings in Hermione's dry-cleaning, From there, he learns that she will be accompanied by Fred Andrews at the Twilight Drive-In. Hermione explains that an attractive woman going with an old friend is far less conspicuous than an older woman going alone.

At Veronica's request, Smithers assists in taking her recently purchased items to her room, much to Hermione's dismay.

Smithers handing Veronica her package

Having known both Hermione and Hiram for such a long period of time, it is Smithers that Veronica goes to when seeking answers. She asks Smithers if he would describe her father as a good man, a question that he deices best left unanswered. However, when asked about her mother, Smithers replies that there is no doubt in his mind that she is unequivocally good. Later that day, as Veronica returned to the Pembrooke, he hands her a package from her father.

Upon learning that Hiram would be released from prison soon, Smither wonders when exactly he should be expecting his return. Hermione tells him not until the end of the month but everything has to be perfect. Veronica then remarks that they would not want to make daddy angry.

Season 2

Sometime during the commotion of Mr. Andrews being shot at Pop's Chock'lit Shoppe, his wallet, containing his personal information, was lost; it is assumed to have been taken by the unknown assailant. After Archie snapped at Veronica, for unpacking his father's belongings from the hospital, she tasked Smithers to go and pick up a brand new Barnaby's wallet for Archie, as a gift for Mr. Andrews until his personal wallet can be recovered.

Smithers warning Veronica

On the main floor of the Pembrooke, Smithers warned Veronica against taking the front exit as she may run into her father, suggesting that she take the side door instead. However, Hiram overheard Smithers as he was warning Veronica, and it would appear that he did not take kindly to Smithers' meddling. As a result of this, Smithers was presumably replaced by another servant under Hiram's orders, though Hiram claimed that Smithers' mother fell ill, and that he went home overseas to take care of her.

Smithers meeting Jughead at the bus station

Upon learning that Jughead Jones was plotting to stop Hiram Lodge's SoDale project, Smithers called Jughead to arrange a meeting at the Riverdale Bus Station. Smithers explained that he was privy to Hiram Lodge's personal affairs such as coordinating transportation to Shankshaw prison. Hiram also received mail from the warden of the prison. Before parting ways, Smithers asked how Veronica was fairing in the midst of it all.

A day later, outside Town Hall, Smithers watched as the Lodges held a press conference to announce that Hermione Lodge would be running for Mayor.

Season 3

Smithers shares his bloody past

After firing their last two capos, Veronica calls forth her inner circle, that being Smithers and Reggie. They need to show strength during a time of weakness. Smithers recalls a moment back in the trenches, where their numbers were greatly diminished and their enemy could storm the barricade at any moment. And so Smithers collected the helmets from their dead and propped them atop of their bayonets, high enough to create the illusion that their numbers were greater than they actually were, causing their enemies to pause. From that, Veronica comes up with an idea that’ll require Smithers’ bus driver cap.

Veronica arrives at the docks. With Smithers as the driver and Reggie in the back with his face hidden and only the hat on his head visible as he impersonates Hiram, Veronica begins collecting from all the businesses her father has a hand in. And her ruse works like a charm.

Season 5

Smithers informs Veronica that she's being followed

Smithers approaches Veronica and informs her that he’s noticed the same black Sudan parked outside for the last two days. He fears that she’s being watched. Veronica isn't surprised, though she does wonder whether it’s a gift from her father or a not-so subtle message from Chad.

Veronica takes Smithers to the old abandoned Blue Velvet Video store, which she intends to revive as a jewelry store. She believes that she can bring a bit of Manhattan magic to Riverdale, leaving Smithers to question if Chad will be at all involved. Veronica hasn’t decided yet. The permanence of opening a shop might send him spiraling, she fears.

Veronica decides to remodel the apartment. Smithers offers to generate a list of potential contractors, but Veronica has already enlisted in Archie’s help.

Smithers delivers Veronica's mail

Smithers delivers Veronica’s mail to her at the shop. What she hopes are the divorce papers are actually photos of her and Archie kissing after the game.

When Veronica returns to the Pembrooke, Smithers attempts to speak to her about her father, but Veronica is more concerned with the arrival of her blue opal from Ethiopia. Veronica intends to use the commission to start paying back Chad's investors. However, before she can, Smithers reveals that Hiram's prison was compromised, and Riverdale High was hit the hardest.

Season 6

Searching for the Spider Woman

Smithers delivers Reggie's gift to Veronica. Unfortunately, he's had no luck with finding a proper Kiss of the Spider Woman book replacement. And so, Veronica asks him to try the Strand in New York, before opening her Glamerge egg.

Smithers help clean up the mess and repair the door of Veronica's apartment following Lourdes's shotgun assault while under Percival's mind control.

Season 7

1955

After emptying the bins, Smithers delivers to Veronica Archie's poem he found in the trash. Smither delivers a telegram to Veronica from her parents. For helping Betty seduce Archie, she's cut from her allowance and will have to get an after-school job, which Veronica calls child abuse. Days later, Smithers picks up the telegram from Veronica stating that she has purchased the Babylonium to spite her parents' plans.

Physical Appearance

Smithers is an older man with tan skin, blue eyes, and grey hair. He's only been knonw to wear his black and burgundy servant's uniform while working at the Pembrooke.

Personality

Smithers is a loyal servant of the Lodges. He seems to be particularly fond of Hermione, considering that the two of them hugged following her return to Riverdale. Although Hiram Lodge is a terrible man, Smithers' refusal to speak ill of him speaks volumes, proving just how loyal he truly is towards the Lodge family.

Appearances

Season 1 "Chapter One: The River's Edge" "Chapter Four: The Last Picture Show" "Chapter Seven: In a Lonely Place" "Chapter Ten: The Lost Weekend" "Chapter Thirteen: The Sweet Hereafter"

Season 2 "Chapter Fourteen: A Kiss Before Dying" (mentioned) "Chapter Fifteen: Nighthawks" "Chapter Twenty-Eight: There Will Be Blood"

Season 3 "Chapter Forty-Six: The Red Dahlia" "Chapter Fifty-Seven: Survive The Night" (mentioned)

Season 4 "Chapter Fifty-Eight: In Memoriam" "Chapter Sixty: Dog Day Afternoon" (mentioned) "Chapter Sixty-Nine: Men of Honor" (mentioned)

Season 5 "Chapter Eighty-One: The Homecoming" "Chapter Eighty-Two: Back To School" "Chapter Eighty-Four: Lock & Key" "Chapter Eighty-Six: The Pincushion Man" "Chapter Eighty-Seven: Strange Bedfellows" "Chapter Ninety-One: The Return of the Pussycats" (mentioned) "Chapter Ninety-Three: Dance of Death"

Season 6 "Chapter One Hundred and Eight: Ex-Libris" "Chapter One Hundred and Sixteen: The Stand"

Season 7

• "Chapter One Hundred and Nineteen: Skip, Hop, and Thump!"
• "Chapter One Hundred and Twenty-Four: Dirty Dancing"
• "Chapter One Hundred and Twenty-Six: Betty & Veronica Double Digest"
• "Chapter One Hundred and Twenty-Nine: After the Fall"
• "Chapter One Hundred and Thirty-One: Archie the Musical!"

Trivia

• Smithers used the code-name "Deep Throat" when he leaked information about Hiram Lodge to Jughead. It is a fairly common pseudonym used by a secret informant, starting from 1972, with the one providing information in what came to be known as the Watergate scandal.
  • Deep Throat is also the code-name of a character leaking information to FBI Special Agent Fox Mulder in the 90s cult TV series The X-Files.

Gallery

See also: Category:Images of Smithers

• Season 1
• Season 2
• Season 3
• Season 5
• Season 6
• Season 7