The Black Hood in the TV series Riverdale is revealed to be Hal Cooper. Although initially Joseph Svenson was identified as the Black Hood, it was later disclosed that Hal Cooper was the true Black Hood who framed Svenson. Hal Cooper is responsible for various crimes, including shooting Fred Andrews. He confesses to being the Black Hood and admits to multiple murders and attacks, driven by a psychopathic desire to punish sinners in Riverdale
. To summarize:
- Joseph Svenson was initially thought to be the Black Hood.
- The real Black Hood is Hal Cooper, Betty Cooper's father.
- Hal Cooper admits to being the Black Hood and committing several violent acts.
- The character was portrayed by Lochlyn Munro, though the actor wearing the mask was different through the season
