Series synopsis
Archive 81 is an American drama mystery sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on Netflix on January 14, 2022. It ended on January 14, 2022. It was created by Rebecca Sonnenshine. It stars Mamoudou Athie, Dina Shihabi, Evan Jonigkeit and Martin Donovan.
An archivist takes a job restoring damaged videotapes and gets pulled into the vortex of a mystery involving the missing director and a demonic cult.
Premise
An archivist takes a job restoring damaged videotapes and gets pulled into the vortex of a mystery involving the missing director and a demonic cult.
Premise: Rewind to reveal the truth.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Mamoudou Athie as Dan Turner
- Dina Shihabi as Melody Pendras
- Evan Jonigkeit as Samuel Spare / Alexander Davenport
- Martin Donovan as Virgil Davenport
- Matt McGorry as Mark Higgins
- Julia Chan as Anabelle Cho
- Ariana Neal as Jess Lewis
- Sol Miranda as Beatriz Reyes
Supporting cast
- Martin Sola as Father Russo
- Shay Guthrie as Callie
Guest cast
- Georgina Haig as Iris Vos
- Kate Eastman as Tamara Stefano
- Kristin Griffith as Cassandra Wall
- Eden Marryshow as John Smith
- Jacqueline Antaramian as Bobbi
- Jaxon Rose Moore as Emily Turner
- Charlie Hudson III as Steven Turner
- Daniel Johnson as Visser Tenant (uncredited)
- Jay Klaitz as Thomas Bellows
- Ellen Adair as Emma Trillay
- Mandy Simpson as Female Passerby
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 8 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | January 14, 2022 | January 14, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Mystery Signals Haunted by a family tragedy, Dan begins to restore videotapes for a cryptic firm. Then he's startled to learn of his connection to their missing creator. |
January 14, 2022 |
| 2 |
Wellspring Messages from the dead arrive while Dan follows Melody on her investigation into the Visser. But who's watching the watcher — and what lies below? |
January 14, 2022 |
| 3 |
Terror in the Aisles The past loops back around as Melody returns to Steven with Jess. Mark checks out a find. Dan tries to map his situation, but he may be losing his way. |
January 14, 2022 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 14, 2022 |
| Last aired | January 14, 2022 |
| Status | canceled |