Archer

Sterling Archer is a top-tier spy with a huge ego and surprisingly effective instincts. He works at the International Secret Intelligence Service, an agency run by his domineering mother, which means office politics blend with international intrigue. The show follows Archer as he juggles high-stakes missions, a volatile romantic history with a fellow agent, and constant friction with coworkers who are as dysfunctional as they are skilled. Episodes mix fast, joke-heavy dialogue with action set pieces, showing Archer insult, seduce, and sabotage his way through crises, while somehow preventing disasters at the last possible second.

Archer premiered on FX in 2009, created by Adam Reed. Produced by Floyd County Productions and FX Productions, the series pairs stylized, retro-influenced animation with contemporary writing and a standout ensemble voice cast led by H. Jon Benjamin.

Over its run, Archer has drawn industry attention and earned nominations from the Primetime Emmys and other television awards for writing, animation, and voice performance. The show’s scripts and lead voice work have been singled out repeatedly, resulting in multiple nods across different seasons.

The series has left a clear mark on pop culture. Its recurring gags, like the frequent use of the song "Danger Zone" and the running "phrasing" joke, have been widely referenced and memed. Archer’s blend of sharp one-liners and anachronistic style has influenced other adult animated comedies and helped keep the show a frequent topic in entertainment conversations.

Critics and audiences tend to respond positively, praising the show’s rapid-fire humor, genre parody, and character-driven tension between workplace dysfunction and espionage thrills. Viewer ratings average 7.957/10 from 1,367 votes, with fans highlighting the consistent chemistry among the cast, the show's dark comedic sensibility, and its willingness to shift tone across seasons while keeping core characters recognizable.