Archer
Summary
Some of the funniest moments inArcherhave been save for its net season , and the first two sequence of season 14 have been as hilarious as ever . The democratic FX serial publication created by Adam Reed isfinally ending after 14 years and finds former top broker Lana Kane ( Aisha Tyler ) find her style as an self-confidence figure and shaping the organization into a top - pass cohort of secret agents . This include pairing Archer ( H. Jon Benjamin ) with Interpol surgical Zara ( Natalie Dew ) , and a top - secret missionary work to Paris , France to unveil the dealings of terrorist mobile phone Vanguard .
After a few lackluster seasons with a few sparkling episodes , fans did n’t expectArcherto be as active , inventive , and exciting as it has been . A series in its final time of year should n’t be able to throw a newfangled type like Zara into the mix , but somehow it works and is a accelerator for some of the show ’s best development . Based oneverything fan know aboutArcher’sseason 14 , with “ The Anglerfish Stratagem ” and “ 30 For 30 , ” they will be delighted in the shakeup to the status quo , not to mention with flock of silly gag that poke fun at the trope inherent to the undercover agent genre .
10Lana’s Office Remodeling Revealing A Dead Body
Since taking over for Malory ( Jessica Walter ) , Lana has started to make a mass of changes around the office , including a remodel . Just as demolition opens season 14 , a few belt from a sledgehammer reveal the literal skeleton in the cupboard in the walls , which Lana has to face up so as to decently take an authoritative role . The mystery story dead body subplot goes from bad to regretful when Lana has to weigh killing Kurt , the employee who discovered it , or lay off recur to Malory ’s methods and actually do her due industriousness to discover the identity of the soundbox , and Cyril ’s mesmerism of call the constabulary makes Lana reconsider making the organization so above plug-in .
9Cheryl Torturing Kurt With Her Kabob Skewers
As the body subplot retain throughout episode 1 , Cheryl becomes more and more spellbound with both its anatomy and afterward , different method of torture Kurt so that he ’ll keep its discovery an inner affair . At one point , she even withdraws kabob skewer with the express purpose of driving them through either side of his skull , and as though that imagination is n’t hilarious enough , it ’s discover that Cheryl has holsters for her kabob skewers . Her kinship for random object comes in ready to hand at the end of episode 2 when she ’s the only person to get a ( ceramic ) knife past TSA to cut Archer and the bunch ’s bonds free .
8Lana Blaming Everything That Goes Wrong On Cyril
Keeping up with the constant recurring jape of Cyril being responsible for most major disaster inArcher , season 14 puts most of the former calamities at his feet . Not only do episodes 1 and 2 support Kurt in determining the identity operator of the body in Lana ’s authority , but they also showcase Cyril trying to dissuade Lana from doing any illegal activities that would draw unnecessary attention . It ’s good to see that some dependable gags have n’t been lose by the waste side when they ’re just as reliably screaming as always .
7Zara, Archer & The Gang Sneaking Into The Vanguard Black Tie Affair
It would n’t beArchernor a secret agent show if the gang did n’t sneak into a black tie affair sitting as members of the hold staff while bet for members of a terrorist intelligence activity organisation . Pam is always reliable for food - tie in humor and there ’s plenty of revelatory comment about the luxurious offerings at the result , but she shines instigating pugilism with Ray in social club to provide cover for Zara and Archer ’s safety valve by bike . call Ray ( Adam Reed ) a"knave"because they ’re in Europe prompts them to derive into gothic slurs .
6The Recurring Jokes About Archer’s Age
Season 14 echo one of the recent recurring jokes about Archer being past his heyday , delivered mainly by Zara as the pair race around Paris . She ante up him several backhand compliments about his skills being particularly telling for a"man of his age,“which only serves to fan the flames of his competitive spirit . Of course , Archer demonstrate fourth dimension and clip again that he might be approaching middle -age , but his psyche remain unwaveringly that of a hormonal adolescent , and perhaps even jr. when he still makes"vroom , vroom"noises while sit the bike .
5Archer’s Friendship With Shelly The Cave Turtle
While trying to pose as new recruits , Archer , Zara , Pam , and Ray eventually get their covers blown by Vanguard , and they ’re commit upside down in a cavern prison house . Everyone else manages to bunk with the supporter of Zara , leaving Archer with no one but a turtle he name Shelly . Shelly and Archer acquire a cunning and humourous relationship , and because of her assistance and a headphone hidden in his kicking , he ’s able to finally free himself and catch up with the others .
4The Concussion Contest
In sequence 2 , Archer and Zara ’s competitive run ascends to novel high , and the two begin"The Concussion Contest"to see who can knock out the most Vanguard members . In their pillow slip , knocking out really think of savagely murder , and their one - upmanship , as demonstrated with each novel kill , is very reminiscent of the favorable fight exhibited by Gimli and Legolas inThe Lord of the Rings . Not only is it funny , but it also evince that the two are more alike than they ’d like to admit , and can actually have fun together while on a foreign mission when they ’re not endlessly contend .
3Cheryl’s Plane Meltdown
As part of Lana ’s attempts to make the system legitimate , she ’s also cut costs for everyone , thrust them to sit in coach when they fly commercial airlines rather than voguish private jets . No one is well-chosen , in particular Cheryl who ca n’t understand why she ’s not getting serve cocktails and caviar , and ultimately has a full - on meltdown when she ca n’t take"sitting with the poors"any longer . Archerhas always been capable to poke fun at the figure and stereotypes of the ' 60s spy genre , peculiarly the rearing luxury of James Bond , and exposing the agents ' entitlement is always vouch to be hilarious .
2Meeting The Vanguard Leader
Even though Archer and Zara have been differentiate that Vanguard has no leader , and the formation is rather egalitarian for a terrorist cell , it turns out to not be the case . Just as they ’re in the thick of The Concussion Contest , each one endeavoring to pink out the bulk of the 61 fellow member , they encounter Vanguard ’s leader . He ’s picture as a cross between Liam Neeson inTakenand an superfluous inThe Hunt for Red October , and the fact that Zara defeats him with a brake shoe pistol after a distinctive buildup just proves why villain should never monologue before killing their captives .
1The Gang Escaping From The Vanguard Base On Rolly Chairs
Episode 2 concludes with the Vanguard base preparing to ego - destruct after the death of its leader , forcing Archer , Zara , and the gang to essay to get away while still bind to roll office chairs . Watchingthe main shape ofArcherdramatically endeavor to escape down a hallway in slow motion while the base detonate behind them is one of the predominant moments of both episodes . Archerproves with the first two installment of time of year 14 that it has every spot as much wit , magic spell , and rowdy gleefulness as always and thatArcherintends to go out with a bam as big as the Vanguard HQ .
