Key Takeaways: How and Where to Stream Archer
- The first episodes of Archer season 14 will be broadcast on FXX on Aug. 30, 2023, and will come to Hulu the following day. Previous seasons are available on Netflix in other countries.
- If you have a Hulu account but are outside the U.S., you can use a VPN to stream Archer. If you don’t have a Hulu account because you don’t have a U.S. payment method, you can get a Hulu gift card or virtual U.S. credit card like StatesCard.
- We consider ExpressVPN to be the best streaming VPN, but other reputable providers include NordVPN and Proton VPN.
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This guide has been rewritten to include up-to-date information on where Archer is available to stream in 2023 and where its last season will be available this August.
Sterling Archer, the world’s greatest spy and the anti-hero of animated comedy series Archer, will return to screens in August, 2023 for the show’s final season. If you’re outside the United States and aren’t sure how or where to watch Archer season 14, this guide shares tips and tricks to make sure you’re not thwarted by geoblocks.
Streaming services commonly have geoblocks — regional restrictions — in place to keep viewers who are outside the country from watching the content. A decent VPN, like our top streaming VPN recommendation, ExpressVPN, can help you bypass these restrictions. Keep scrolling to find out how to use a VPN to watch Archer from outside the U.S.
Where to Watch Archer: Season 14
Archer season 14 premieres on FXX on Aug. 30, 2023 and will come to Hulu the following day. Hulu is only available in the U.S., so those outside the country will need to use a VPN to access their accounts.
A VPN is an online security and privacy tool that masks your real IP address by letting you connect to servers in different countries. The goal is to keep your data hidden from hackers, snoopers, governments and ISPs, but an added benefit is that it helps you access blocked streaming services. We’ll show you how to use a VPN to stream on Hulu further down.
In addition, you need a U.S. payment method to sign up for Hulu. If you’re lacking one, you can get a virtual Hulu gift card or a virtual U.S. credit card like StatesCard. We’ll share a useful link that shows you how to get these payment methods in our VPN tutorial further down.
Which Streaming Services Have Archer?
Season 14 will be released on Hulu. Though some other U.S. streaming services (including DirecTV, fuboTV, Spectrum and FX NOW) have previous Archer seasons in their libraries, only select seasons and episodes are available — only one season in some cases.
On Amazon Prime Video in Canada and the U.K., five Archer seasons are currently available to stream with a subscription. If you’d like to watch all previous Archer seasons, your best option is to do so via Hulu or to access a streaming library in another country. Head to the next section to find out what we mean by this.
Is Archer on Netflix?
Archer seasons 1 through 13 are on Netflix, but not in the U.S. Netflix libraries differ by country, and in the U.S., Hulu has the rights to stream Archer, whereas Netflix doesn’t. Fortunately, Archer is on Netflix in a number of other countries’ libraries.
However, some Netflix libraries are missing certain seasons of Archer. We checked out various libraries and found that, though most countries, including Canada, Australia, France, Denmark, Japan and Brazil have all 13 seasons, the U.K. library is missing season 9. It is not known when or if season 14 will come to Netflix in the future.
How to Access Other Netflix Libraries
If you’re in a country where seasons are missing on Netflix, you can connect to a VPN server in a country with all 13 seasons, like Canada or Australia. This lets you access the Netflix content selection in that country.
Once you’re connected, open Netflix, search for Archer and start streaming. For those who are unfamiliar with VPNs, scroll down to our VPN tutorial to find out how to use one.
How to Watch Archer for Free
Hulu comes with a 30-day free trial, so you can get temporary access to the streaming service for free if you have a U.S. payment method. The good news doesn’t stop there: If you need a VPN to stream Archer on Hulu, most services — including ExpressVPN — let you claim your money back within 30 days if you’re not satisfied. You can also use a free VPN with U.S. servers like Proton VPN.
How to Watch Sterling Archer With a VPN
If you have a Hulu account, you won’t be able to access it from outside the U.S. unless you use a VPN. Here are the steps for using a VPN to get into Hulu from abroad.
If you don’t have a U.S. payment method, you can get a Hulu gift card or virtual prepaid credit card. Our guide on watching Hulu in Canada shares detailed steps on getting these payment methods and paying for Hulu from outside the U.S.
- Sign Up for a VPN Plan
Settle on a VPN, then go to the provider’s website and subscribe to a plan.
- Download the VPN’s App
After signing up for a plan, navigate to the “download” tab on the provider’s website. Download and install the app for your device.
- Connect to a Server in the US
Open the app on your device and connect to a server in the U.S. The interface will look different depending on the provider you’ve subscribed to.
- Stream Archer on Hulu
Open Hulu, search for Archer and start streaming as normal.
The Best VPNs for Watching Archer
When it comes to streaming, not every VPN is up to the job. Some are too slow or have poor security and privacy, so it’s best to save yourself the hassle and put your money to good use by choosing a VPN with an excellent record. Based on our daily speed tests and frequent usage, we recommend the following VPNs for streaming Archer.
1. ExpressVPN
Pros:
- Beginner-friendly
- Watertight security
- Unlocks streaming apps
Cons:
- Expensive
Speed, tight security, ease of use and consistency are all hallmark features of ExpressVPN, the provider we consider to be the best overall. We always have a smooth, hassle-free experience streaming with ExpressVPN, and, though it’s far from the most budget-friendly option, you truly get what you pay for.
Beginners in particular are sure to appreciate ExpressVPN’s lack of a learning curve: Its automatic protocol sets you up for all network conditions, while its apps are painless to navigate. If you’re not sure if ExpressVPN is the provider for you, you can rest assured knowing it has a 30-day money-back guarantee. Check out our ExpressVPN review for more.
- Unlimited GB
- 5
- Yes
2. NordVPN
Pros:
- Impressive speeds
- Cheap long-term plans
- Sophisticated desktop app
Cons:
- Fiddly mobile app
Whether you plan to navigate Sterling-style shenanigans in Archer on Hulu or explore what Netflix has to offer in different countries, NordVPN is another provider that makes the cut. It battled its way to the top of our fastest VPNs ranking thanks not only to the speeds it can reach, but also its consistency.
In addition, its long-term plans are reasonably priced (and there’s a 30-day money-back guarantee).
Unfortunately, we don’t find its mobile app interface as easy to navigate as its desktop interface because the world map aesthetic on a small screen feels a little too bunched up. However, for streaming and many other purposes, we’re happy with everything else this provider has to offer. You can get the finer details in our NordVPN review.
- Unlimited GB
- 6
- Yes
3. Proton VPN
Pros:
- No data limits on free plan
- Free servers in the U.S.
- Very secure protocols
Cons:
- Limited free locations
Proton VPN’s security and lack of a data limit are some of the reasons why it’s our top free VPN recommendation. You can connect to U.S. servers — which you need to access Hulu — for free and as often as you’d like. You also get free servers in the Netherlands and Japan, where Archer’s previous seasons are available.
On the other hand, if your streaming services are located in other countries, Proton VPN’s free plan won’t work for you. Check out our Proton VPN review to learn more.
- Unlimited GB
- 1
- Yes
Cast, Characters & Plot: Archer
Archer is an animated black comedy series. Described on Hulu as “devastatingly handsome,” Sterling Archer is an excellent spy but an awful human being — an arrogant, self-serving and narcissistic womanizer not above acts of pure meanness, especially to those lower on the social scale than he is.
The show revolves around Sterling and his equally dysfunctional and self-absorbed colleagues as they embark on various missions, including those involving espionage, nuclear disaster and Colombian cartels selling illegal narcotics.
Their daring missions see them traverse a number of locations outside the New York headquarters, including South America and dangerous islands in the South Pacific. However, the International Secret Service Intelligence (ISIS) employees are really only in it for one thing: themselves. The voice cast includes:
| Character | Performer |
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| Sterling Archer | H. Jon Benjamin |
| Cheryl Tunt | Judy Greer |
| Pam Poovey | Amber Nash |
| Cyril Figgis | Chris Parnell |
| Lana Kane | Aisha Tyler |
| Malory Archer | Jessica Walter |
| Dr. Krieger | Lucky Yates |
| Ray Gillette | Adam Reed |
Final Thoughts
To recap, you can watch the fourteenth and final Archer season on FXX on Aug. 30, 2023, and the episodes will drop on Hulu the next day. If you’ll be traveling outside the U.S. at that time, you can use a VPN to get into your Hulu account from abroad.
Do you have a Hulu account? If so, will you use a VPN to stream Archer from abroad when season 14 is released? Let us know in the comments below. Thanks for reading.
FAQ: Where to Watch Archer Online
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Seasons one through 13 are on Netflix in many countries, but not the U.S. If you’re in the U.S. but have a Netflix account, you can use a VPN to connect to a country that has Archer in its Netflix library, like Canada or Australia. It hasn’t been confirmed if or when season 14 will come to Netflix, though.
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Yes, Archer is on Hulu, and season 14 will be released there.
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Yes, it does. Season 14 will be released there on Aug. 31, 2023, the day after it airs on FXX.
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Amazon Prime Video U.K. and Canada have five seasons of Archer available to stream with a Prime subscription.
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