The Epic Finale: Archer Season 14 Unveils Release Date, Cast, and Mind-Blowing Story Details!

Archer season 14 will mark the final adventure for the charismatic animated spy and there's plenty of important information for fans to be aware of, including the cast, story details, and release date. Premiering on FX in 2009, Archer follows the suave secret agent Sterling Archer and his eccentric colleagues at various dubious spy agencies. The show transitioned from a mission-of-the-week format to a more serialized style during its run. Created by Adam Reed as a parody of the James Bond franchise, Archer has since spoofed numerous other targets, such as Miami Vice, Sunset Boulevard, and Tales of the Gold Monkey.

Since its debut, Archer has received positive reviews from critics and has gained a dedicated fan base. The series has earned prestigious accolades, including two Emmy Awards, four Critics Choice Awards, and 15 Annie Award nominations. Archer has been praised for its stylish animation, clever dialogue, self-awareness, and the comedic performances of its talented voice cast. The highly anticipated season 14 will bring an end to the show's legendary tenure.

Archer Season 14 Recent News

The much-anticipated release date of Archer season 14 came with the exciting news that this will mark the end of the cherished animated comedy, bringing the entire storyline to a definitive close. The final season of Archer is set to conclude with a highly anticipated series finale on October 18, 2023. Fans can catch the season on FXX, the sibling network of FX, where Archer made its home in 2017. It's worth noting that the ongoing WGA Writers Strike will not impact Archer's final season, as all the scripts were completed well before the strike commenced.

Archer Season 14 Confirmed

Although FX has not made an official announcement, it has been confirmed that Archer season 14 is in the works. The news came from Chris Parnell, the voice actor for Cyril Figgis, who revealed in January 2023 that he has already begun recording for the upcoming season. This quick turnaround is impressive considering that Archer season 13 had just finished airing in October 2022. Similar to previous seasons, Archer season 14 will consist of eight episodes, with the exception of season 10, which had nine episodes.

Archer Season 14 Release Date

The 14th and last season of Archer is set to air on FXX on August 30, 2023, with a premiere of two new episodes at 10 p.m. ET/PT. Each episode of Archer season 14 will be available for streaming on Hulu the day after it airs on FXX. This air date falls almost exactly one year after the start of Archer season 13, which premiered on August 24, 2022. Following the conclusion of FXX's other flagship comedy, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, on July 19, Archer's final season will begin just over a month later.

Archer Season 14 Cast

The final season of Archer sees the return of familiar voice actors reprising their iconic roles. H. Jon Benjamin once again lends his voice to the title character, Sterling Archer, the world's greatest secret agent. Aisha Tyler returns as Lana Kane, a master spy grappling with marital issues. Judy Greer reprises her role as Cheryl/Carol Tunt, the assistant known for her blunt and dry sense of humor, who is searching for her own career path. Chris Parnell brings his unmistakable voice to the role of Cyril Figgis, a trusted agent. Amber Nash returns as Pam Poovey, the unpredictable wildcard of the office. Lucky Yates is back as Dr. Algernop Krieger, the agency's chief gadget maker.

Series creator Adam Reed also returns as the voice of intelligence analyst Ray Gillette in Archer. Joining the cast is Natalie Dew, who lends her voice to the character of Zara Khan, a skilled and capable spy at the agency. In season 12, Archer's mother and superior, Malory, retired and passed the agency down to her son. Unfortunately, voice actor Jessica Walter, who portrayed Malory, passed away in March 2021 after completing her recordings for season 12. As a result, her character is absent from seasons 13 and 14.

Archer Season 14 Plot Details

According to the official plot synopsis for Archer season 14, the season will revolve around Archer and his colleagues navigating their way under Lana's leadership. As the new head of the agency, Lana's objective is to generate profit while also making a positive impact on the world, which is bound to result in comedic complications. While previous seasons of Archer have explored various genre frameworks - season 8 being a noir, season 9 a tropical adventure, and season 10 a space-bound science fiction story - the final season of Archer will bring the focus back to its unconventional spy caper origins.