Looks like the spies will live to double cross each other for another day. FX has ordered a second season of the Archer animated series.
Archer revolves around suave master spy Sterling Archer (H. Jon Benjamin) and the International Secret Intelligence Service (ISIS), a spy agency where global crises serve as opportunities for the highly-trained employees to undermine one other. The series also features the voices of Jessica Walter, Aisha Tyler, George Coe, Chris Parnell, and Judy Greer.
The series got off to a strong start when it began its regular run in January. Approximately 1.8 million viewers watched the premiere with a .9 rating in the 18-49 demographic. Unfortunately, the ratings began to slide after that and the first seven episodes have averaged 1.2 million viewers.
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That’s apparently good enough for FX though since the cable channel has just ordered a second season of 13 installments.
Of the renewal, Nick Grad, FX’s Executive VP of Original Programming, said, “Executive Producers Adam Reed and Matt Thompson are delivering a hilarious series and it truly earned a second season. H. Jon Benjamin, Aisha Tyler, Jessica Walter, Chris Parnell and Judy Greer comprise one of the best voice casts of any animated series on TV. We’re very happy with the audience response and critical acclaim for Archer and are excited to move forward with it.”
The current 10 episode season of Archer will wrap up on March 18th. Season two episodes are expected to begin airing in 2011.
What do you think? Are you glad to hear that Archer will be back for another round of episodes?
Image courtesy FX.
I have never laughed as much as I do watching this show. Thank you FX for the best show ever and thank God for On Demand. Hurry up with season 2! Splooge.
Archer Is f”n beautiful
Greatest show ever!!!!
Archer is the man!!
Glad to see he and his comrades will be back for season 2.
cant wait!!!!
if this show is cancelled-i volunteer to write the petition
Sploosh! I am all for a season 2. 2011 is a long time to wait but worth it if the second is as good if not better than the first.
won’t broadcast until 2011. why such a long wait?
@Alex: I imagine it’s because animation takes longer to produce.
So good bahaha
FX needs to initiate a season 3 Frisky Dingo. The animation is identical and cut offer an insane Archer/Dingo Crossover!
It’s different and funny. 60ish spy spoof! Glad to hear we will see more of it.
@ admin, Cheers!
Lame I can’t spell…
@JB: It’s oaky. lol
This is “just the tip!” Can’t wait for saeson Duce!
I am pleased to hear this.