FX! debuted a new show the other week, Archer. Created by Adult Swim’s Frisky Dingo and Sealab 2021 team, Archer tells the story of Sterling Archer, whose less-than-masculine code name is “Duchess” and the world of the International Secret Intelligence Service (ISIS). It has a pretty stellar cast consisting of H. Jon Benjamin as Archer, Jessica Walter as his domineering mother and boss, Malory; Aisha Tyler as his ex-girlfriend, Agent Lana Kane; George Coe as his aging-but-loyal butler, Woodhouse; Chris Parnell as ISIS comptroller and Lana’s new love interest, Cyril Figgis; and Judy Greer as Malory’s lovesick secretary, Cheryl.
I caught this by accident, since I had no idea what it was and was at first a bit confused since the animation made me think it was, indeed, new episodes of Frisky Dingo. I quickly learned otherwise.
The show displayed promise, but I wasn’t immediately blown away. While it does make sense to pair this up with Always Sunny in Philadelphia, it makes me just want Killface back.
For those of you who caught it, what do you think?
September 23rd, 2009 at 8:13 am
Pretty much thought the same thing. And actually, Archer looks too much like Xander Crewes, I feel like it’s wrong that he sounds like Dr. Katz’s son instead.
September 23rd, 2009 at 8:56 am
I enjoyed the show. I was expecting the surprise airing. I definitely think there is room to grow, particularly with the supporting cast, but H. Jon Benjamin can say almost anything and I’ll laugh like an idiot.
September 23rd, 2009 at 9:21 am
I really liked it! Actually, I liked it so much that I was disappointed to read that last week’s episode was just a preview and the series won’t really get started until January.