Archer

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Season 8
  • Network: FX , FXX
  • Series Premiere Date: Sep 17, 2009
Season #: 14, 13, 12, 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Metascore
72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
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Critic Reviews

  1. IndieWire
    Reviewed by: Ben Travers
    Mar 30, 2017
    83
    Anyone eager to find out the fate of Sterling Archer should find more than enough distraction, as Reed and his team have crafted another fascinating experiment. What, exactly, this dream conveys remains a mystery, but it’s one we’re eager to solve.
  2. The Huffington Post
    Reviewed by: David Hinckley
    Apr 5, 2017
    80
    There’s still plenty of humor, always bending toward the absurd, and Archer’s time travel has not stripped him of his signature phrases, attitude or fondness for bourbon and wordplay.
  3. Los Angeles Daily News
    Reviewed by: Rob Lowman
    Apr 5, 2017
    80
    The series has always moved between clever parody and outright silliness, but this year Archer seems to be paying more attention to the plot along with the jokes.
  5. Vox.com
    Reviewed by: Caroline Framke
    Apr 5, 2017
    80
    Once it settles in and allows itself to get weird after the premiere gets the setup out of the way, Archer: Dreamland becomes the hilarious ride it should’ve been from the start.
  6. Yahoo TV
    Reviewed by: Ken Tucker
    Apr 5, 2017
    80
    This season of Archer has a great look: this cartoon version of film noir features richly dark blues, greens, and black, and the pacing has the hypnotic pull of a dream turning into a nightmare. Of course, this being Archer, it’s also loaded with lots of double- and single-entendres, and energetic vulgarity.
  7. We Got This Covered
    Reviewed by: D.F. Lovett
    Apr 3, 2017
    80
    This season largely succeeds due to its attention to details. The animation is great as always, the voice acting skilled, and the guest stars are magnificent.
  8. The A.V. Club
    Reviewed by: Alex McLevy
    Apr 5, 2017
    75
    It may not be delivering a hyper-speed barrage of jokes, but Archer: Dreamland is an inventive fever dream containing pleasures all its own.
  9. Collider
    Reviewed by: Chris Cabin
    Apr 3, 2017
    40
    There’s no expansion or even mutation of the noir style beyond an increase in humor and a moderate amount of self-awareness, neither of which is strong enough to override how plodding and unadventurous this all feels.

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#82 Best TV Season of 2017
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#78 Most Discussed TV Season of 2017

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User Score
6.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 77 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 44 out of 77
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 77
  3. Negative: 17 out of 77
  1. tehtic
    Apr 20, 2017
    2
    Pretty apparent that the writers have lost the core site of the other seven seasons of archer. The characters seem to have the samePretty apparent that the writers have lost the core site of the other seven seasons of archer. The characters seem to have the same personality with a twist that just doesn't fit. After the first two episodes, I find myself wanting to try and give it another look. Personally would rather watch the old episodes.… Full Review »
  2. p2ska
    Apr 30, 2017
    4
    First I must confess that I am an Archer-junkie. I've watched seasons 1-6 countless times (and season 7 couple times) during last few yearsFirst I must confess that I am an Archer-junkie. I've watched seasons 1-6 countless times (and season 7 couple times) during last few years and it's been glorious.

    Now enter the season 8 - and it's just not all in there anymore. I guess the whole Dreamland theme gives writers different angle to show characters and new setting, but it seems to fall flat. All that is happening in Dreamland seems unimportant and unfunny and boring.

    I'm still refusing to let go though! Hoping for Archer's miraculous recovery.    … Full Review »
  3. Deindari
    Apr 20, 2017
    0
    This season is a miss as of episode 3. Characters don't fit right. There seems to be a lack of connecting on humor that feels like lecturingThis season is a miss as of episode 3. Characters don't fit right. There seems to be a lack of connecting on humor that feels like lecturing more than humor. Tuned out at points for being bland and lacking creativity.… Full Review »
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