James introduces us to the wonderful world of animated workplace comedy Archer.

Imagine MI5 run by Dunder Mifflin…

The world of adult-orientated animation has long been a staple of late night television.

Sterling Archer is a man with issues, mainly of the mother variety.

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The result of these severe abandonment issues is that Archer is hilariously self-centred and egotistical.

When hes not saving the world on secret missions, Archer entertains air hostesses with a table tennis bat.

Theres no table tennis table.

Archer is something of a legend in his own mind.

He genuinely thinks hes hilarious, much to the frustration of all those who have to work with him.

The person who harbours the greatest frustration with Sterling Archer is perhaps special agent Lana Kane.

Despite this, she will always be the number two agent at ISIS because of who Archers mother is.

He helpfully informs her that she needs to Call Kenny Loggins, cos youre in the danger zone!

If you thought that Sterling Archer had an ego though, just wait until you meet his mother!

Mallory Archer uses her position as ISIS CEO to her advantage time and again.

Clearly leaving a dead body in Beekmans apartment as she does in another episode wasnt enough.

Mallorys flagrant abuse of the ISIS budget is one of Archers best running jokes.

Leading them is accountant and, at the beginning of season one, Lana Kanes boyfriend Cyril Figgis.

One of those dishing out the advice to Cyril is ISIS head of human resources, Pam Poovey.

When theres bad news to be broken, Pam doesnt sugarcoat it.

In terms of a HR representative, the show has got her pretty much spot-on.

Pam makes a great double act with Cheryl Tunt, Mallorys secretary and sadomasochism fan.

Many episodes see her wondering loudly about her fondness for being choked.

Next to Sterling, Pam and Cheryl are Archers most sexually charged characters.

Unfortunately for Pam, she is most employees choice for kill Its a bad photo Pam!

Finally, we have Doctor Krieger, head of ISIS scientific research department.

He is only a doctor in name though, as in Doctor is his actual first name.

And his scientific research is predominantly confined to working on his holographic, manga-style girlfriend.

Its like if MI5 was run by Dunder Miflin.

In terms of its style,Archeris a weird mix of elements from across several decades.

At the same time though, the characters use mobile phones and up-to-date technology.

It sounds like the show could fall apart at any moment but yet it strangely works.

What one person finds funny can differ greatly from the next.

With that in mind,Archerisnt a show that will be appreciated by everyone.

If youve seen it then Im no doubt preaching to the converted.

If you havent then seek it out.

But be warned, youll soon find yourself in the DAAINNNGER ZONE!

Archers season 4 finale airs on FX on Thursday the 11th of April.