I didn't expect much from this FX show that looks like it was stolen from Adult Swim, but after sitting down and watching all nine episodes of the first season a while back and now watching this week's second season premier, it really does have a lot to offer. It's like James Bond meets Arrested Development, but animated. Archer (H. Jon Benjamin) is the narcissistic top agent for a secret agency known as Isis, which happens to also be run by his mother (Jessica Walter, from Arrested Development- Go figure). Besides his mommy issues, and his short attention span, he also has to deal with his ex-girlfriend and fellow super spy, Lana (Aisha Tyler) and the rest of the colorful staff at Isis (consisting of Judy Green, Chris Parnell, and more). At the end of the day, it's a wonder they actually succeed at anything, but somehow they always seem to pull through, even though no one seems to really care one way or another. If you like gratuitous violence, snarky dialog, and subject matter that sometimes teeters on the edge of innapropriate, then this is the show for you! Check out the new season of Archer, airing thursday nights on FX.
I give Archer (so far) a 4 outta 5.
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