Archer (2009)
A dysfunctional spy agency bumbles through global missions with darkly comic, briskly paced, and witty banter.
Smart-mouthed superspy Sterling Archer and his dysfunctional team of secret agents turn dangerous missions into messy misadventures around the globe.
How intense is Archer?
Archer has light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is fine in the background and a late-night trip. The humor runs dry and dark. Rated TV-MA.
What Archer feels like
- Tone
- darkly comiccampypulpysatirical
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- dry and witty, dark and satirical
- Best for
- BackgroundLate night
Where to stream Archer
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 9, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Archer for you?
Is Archer scary?
No. Archer is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Archer gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Archer sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Archer OK for kids?
It is rated TV-MA, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is Archer?
Episodes run about 22m.
Where can I stream Archer?
Archer is streaming on Hulu and Tubi.
Cast and crew
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