Archer: 1999 Season 10, Episode 9: “Robert De Niro” I love Archer. I’m not ashamed to admit that. The show, I mean. Not necessarily the person. Because while he may be as entertaining as hell, let’s be clear—Sterling Archer is a truly awful human being. He constantly abuses his friends (both physically and emotionally), he…
Archer: 1999 Season 10, Episode 8: “Cubert” Dark comedy is nothing new for Archer. Between both random and intentional shootings (looking at you, Brent), Carol’s propensity for inappropriate BDSM, and that entire season Pam was addicted to cocaine, we’ve gotten used to cringeworthy humor over the years. Sometimes they push the envelope, but it’s usually…
Archer: 1999 Season 10, Episode 6: “Road Trip” When we started talking about this season of Archer, we mentioned that the premiere seemed to signal a return to the structure and tone of the first four seasons (which I thought was a really good thing). That’s definitely been the case over the last several weeks—even…
Archer: 1999 Season 10, Episode 5: “Mr. Deadly Goes to Town” Everyone’s life should have purpose and meaning. There are many who believe that each person is given a specific purpose at birth, and that person can only find true happiness by fulfilling that particular objective. Others will tell you that, while there may be…
Since Archer decided to put its eponymous lead character in a coma three season ago, we’ve seen essentially the same show play out in multiple Archer universes (some more interesting than others). Of course, major thematic changes are nothing new for the show as even a couple of the seasons that take place in the…
Archer: 1999 Season 10, Episode 2: “Happy Borthday” Back in 1979, we learned that, in space, no one can hear you scream. But in 1999, apparently everyone can smell you if you get really excited (and you also happen to be a huge rock monster). After last week’s outstanding season premiere, I had high hopes…
If I were stranded on a desert island and had to pick just one television show to watch for the rest of time (yes, my deserted island has electricity and a working DVD player, OBVIOUSLY), Archer would definitely be in the running. The show is incredibly well-written, and the apparent chemistry between the characters is…
Secret agents and uncover operations have always been well selling subjects in movies and television, a trend that didn’t begin today but spanning from decades ago. There has always been a common fascination with wearing a suit with top-secret technology under the cuff, a ‘special’ pen in our pocket just in case things get a little messy, and…
Living in the danger zone is no easy task. It takes a special type of individual; one who can always get out of potentially deadly situations and still make time for a sarcastic remark. When enemies are near, this individual is not only fearless, but also enraged by their interruption of cocktail time. These are…