Archer (2009–2023)

Bias Rating

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Viewer Rating

Rating: 8.3

Overview

At an international spy agency, global crises are merely opportunities for its highly-trained employees to confuse, undermine, betray, and royally screw one another. At the center of it all is suave master spy Sterling A...

Starring Cast

H. Jon Benjamin • Judy Greer • Amber Nash

Where to watch

Netflix

Hulu

Prime Video

Bias Dimensions

Political: Center

Diversity: High

LGBTQ: Neutral

FemPower: Yes

Overview

Starring Cast

H. Jon Benjamin • Judy Greer • Amber Nash

Where to watch

Netflix

Hulu

Prime Video

Detailed Bias Analysis

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Political: CenterConfidence: High

Archer is a satirical spy comedy that lampoons various aspects of society, politics, and human nature through cynicism and absurdity, rather than explicitly promoting a specific political ideology or offering a clear solution, thus earning a neutral rating.

Diversity: HighConfidence: High

Archer features a diverse main cast, including a prominent Black female lead and a gay, disabled male character. The series consistently critiques traditional white male identities through its protagonist, Sterling Archer, whose flaws and incompetence are often highlighted in contrast to more capable and diverse characters.

Secondary

LGBTQ: NeutralConfidence: Medium

The show features multiple openly LGBTQ+ main characters whose identities are integrated into the narrative. While their sexualities are frequently the subject of the show's characteristic dark and often problematic humor, these characters are also depicted with agency, competence, and complexity. This prevents their identities from being solely a source of ridicule or misery, balancing problematic jokes with character depth for a neutral net impact.

FemPower: YesConfidence: High

The show features multiple female characters who are highly skilled in physical combat. Lana Kane and Pam Poovey frequently engage in and win hand-to-hand fights against one or more male opponents, demonstrating superior strength and martial arts proficiency.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

Archer is an original animated series, and all its main characters were created specifically for the show. There are no pre-existing canonical or historical characters whose gender was altered for their portrayal in Archer.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

Archer is an original animated series, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or historical figures. All characters were created for the show, establishing their race within its own canon. There is no prior source from which a character's race could have been swapped.