FXX’s Archer has proven to be a consistently hilarious, constantly thrilling and supremely enduring TV series since its 2009 debut. The espionage parody has transformed into one of the best workplace comedies of the 21st century, with a cast of outrageous characters all orbiting around the titular Sterling Archer — the world’s greatest (and often dumbest) secret agent. But things finally came to an end with the extra-length special Archer: Into the Cold serving as an epilogue to Archer Season 14 and the finale for the entire show.But while Archer may have grown and changed in 14 years, it’s hard to say that he has fully evolved — and according to the man behind the performance, that was always by design. During an interview with CBR, H. Jon Benjamin reflected on how the series was always more of a tragedy than anyone realized, the important effect becoming a father had on Archer, and his greatest fear for the character.I’ve often considered [Archer] parallel to Mad Men a little bit. They share a little DNA in a way. It’s like how in Mad Men, the show becomes an exploration of a guy who is really just getting beaten down. It takes a toll, living that kind of lifestyle, even in a cartoon world. Well, less so in a cartoon world, but the alcohol alone can catch up with you… Archer has probably been shot like 420 times and fallen down several cliffs. So yeah, he’s in rough shape.
FXX’s Archer has proven to be a consistently hilarious, constantly thrilling and supremely enduring TV series since its 2009 debut. The espionage parody has transformed into one of the best workplace comedies of the 21st century, with a cast of outrageous characters all orbiting around the titular Sterling Archer — the world’s greatest (and often dumbest) secret agent. But things finally came to an end with the extra-length special Archer: Into the Cold serving as an epilogue to Archer Season 14 and the finale for the entire show.
But while Archer may have grown and changed in 14 years, it’s hard to say that he has fully evolved — and according to the man behind the performance, that was always by design. During an interview with CBR, H. Jon Benjamin reflected on how the series was always more of a tragedy than anyone realized, the important effect becoming a father had on Archer, and his greatest fear for the character.
I’ve often considered [Archer] parallel to Mad Men a little bit. They share a little DNA in a way. It’s like how in Mad Men, the show becomes an exploration of a guy who is really just getting beaten down. It takes a toll, living that kind of lifestyle, even in a cartoon world. Well, less so in a cartoon world, but the alcohol alone can catch up with you… Archer has probably been shot like 420 times and fallen down several cliffs. So yeah, he’s in rough shape.
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