The fate of Archie Andrews in Riverdale depends on which season or episode you are referring to. In season 3, Archie died from cyanide poisoning while playing Gryphons and Gargoyles. However, this was not the end of the character. In the Riverdale special episodes, known as "Rivervale," Archie was sacrificed by the townspeople of Rivervale after being crowned Maple King in order to restore the towns good fortune). In the series finale of Riverdale, which aired after seven seasons, Archie and his friends are shown in the future. Archie becomes a basketball coach at Riverdale after selling his family farm following his parents death.