Archer TV Show Review

For one thing, the show shows Archer checking his expense account and constantly getting yelled at for all the crazy stuff he expenses, like prostitutes and gambling. Whereas in James Bond, you don't see parts like that, which would make it feel more real. I also find it comical that Archer works for his mother, more in a family business setting than some agency. So instead of this upscale, well-composed super-spy, we get this kind of oblivious, dull version of a spy, which I think adds to the comedy. I will say he does have the classic inflated-ego habits and inability to take help that I'd expect from a cliché spy.

Other than Archer, the other characters are just as outrageous and exciting. I think Pam is hilarious because she's the mild-mannered woman from HR, but then, on the weekend, she's a whole other person sleeping around, drinking, gambling. Then there's Cheryl, who I also like because she has this weird obsession with fire and commits all this arson. The mad scientist, Krieger, is a hoot because he does random things like cloning people and playing around with radiation. Lastly, I think the mom's dynamic with Archer is funny because he's essentially doing what she did and is like her in many ways, yet hates her at the same time. As you might be able to tell, I'm a huge fan of chaos and destructiveness.

In conclusion, I love how this show depicts spies in a more satirical way than we typically see in spy TV/movies. The characters all have weird yet funny personalities that make the show feel different and really funny. I just finished the episode where the mother's voice actress changes, so I'm curious where they'll take it! Have you seen Archer yet? Let me know what you think!