In terms of one-liners, catchphrases, and quotable back-and-forth dialogue, "Archer" ranks as one of the undisputed kings. The show is the brainchild of Adam Reed, who came up with the idea during downtime following the cancellation of "Frisky Dingo" (via The Wall Street Journal). While on vacation in Spain, Reed found himself distracted by a beautiful woman. Unable to work up the nerve to talk to her, Reed imagined a character who would have no trouble making a move. This led to the conception of the protagonist for Reed's next project. According to an interview with The A.V. Club, the series' development was also heavily influenced by the "James Bond" and "Pink Panther" films.
"Archer" follows the titular Sterling Archer (H. Jon Benjamin) as he carries out global espionage missions under the leadership of his mother, Mallory (Jessica Walters). His co-workers, including Lana Kane, Cyril Figgis, Pam Poovey, Cheryl Tunt, and Dr. Krieger, come along for the ride. The show is known for its classic comic book style animation and self aware, lively dialogue. Much like "Family Guy", it has spawned several memeworthy catchphrases and hilarious exchanges still referenced today. With "Archer" Season 13 likely arriving later in 2022, this is the perfect time to binge the earlier episodes.
