Break out the LSD Gummi Bears and put on Kenny Loggins‘ “Danger Zone” because FX’s Archer is getting a fifth season, after bringing in some of the best ratings possible for cable television. It turns out, when you combine great voice acting, writing, and some of the tightest editing ever for a comedy, people will actually tune in. From The A.V. Club…
As promised by both last year’s new FX production deal for producers Adam Reed and Matt Thompson, and this guy we met named Dave who swore he’d get it done, Archer has been renewed for another season of screwy satirical spy action, so good job, Dave. Not to diminish Dave’s accomplishments, but it certainly also helps that the animated series continues to grow its audience year to year, with its current fourth season averaging around 2 million viewers aged 18 to 49, ranking as No. 1 in that demo for its timeslot, while also delivering cable TV’s second-largest audience of men 18 to 34—second only to The Walking Dead.
Not only is Archer getting a fifth season, but the final half of this season will see cameo appearances by Jon Hamm, Kristen Schaal, Eugene Mirman and Anthony Bourdain. Not only that, but the season finale will be a two-part crossover with Sealab 2021. Sold yet? Of course you are.