Reasons To Watch Archer

It's tough to find a modern comedy that doesn't try to capitalize on stereotypes. Sometimes they're done well, but most of the time they're just pathetically unoriginal and fail horribly. With Archer, you won't groan or find these characters unoriginal. Instead, these stereotypes will have you laughing the whole damn time. From Woodhouse, the passive old valet, to the openly gay Agent Ray, this show is so well crafted that even the most simplistic pokes at stereotypes feel hilariously fresh. Not many comedies can make that same claim.

Yes, that's the dude from "Lazy Sunday." Now that we got that out of the way, this comedian's role as Cyril Figgis is just one of Archer's many highlights. The passive and uncoordinated goof is often hilariously lovable and sometimes downright creepy. Things become especially amusing when Cyril, the polar opposite to Sterling Archer, treats Archer as his personal Yoda in an attempt to figure out how to fix his broken relationship (with Archer's ex...) and become a super spy.

To those eyerolling at the image: Fret not, Agent Kane isn't just a piece of eye candy. She's strong, smart and often puts Archer in his place. She can be a bit jealous at times, but hey, who isn't? 

To those that already watch Archer: Yuuuuuup!

What if James Bond was American and completely irresponsible, yet still had access to all of those awesome gadgets and travel perks? That right there is the premise behind the entire cartoon on FX. So if you're a fan of 007, this is the parody you've been searching for and you'll completely forget about Austin Powers (sorry Mike Meyers).