The narrative confines of Berenice arent quite as neat and clear cut, however.
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Ultimately, that doesnt matter too, too much.
The ongoing story Berenice is inserted into is by all appearances wonderful and worth the time investment.
Bernice, itself, is also terrifically funny.
Most impressively, however, the show never actually alludes to the bizarre 80s comedy.
Either this is a masterstroke of comedic subtlety or Im a big dumb dumb.
In the opening moments of Berenice Cheryl clarifies that she didnt want to actually be killed.
Not literally you ass!
Instead Charlotte is offering Archer $10,000…and her body to help her fake her death.
$10,000 is plenty, Archer says.
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*According to the US Inflation Calculator, $10,000 in 1947 money would be $109,239.01 today.
Im afraid thats non-negotiable, Charlotte says, tearing off her shirt.
Archer chuckles and says I will.
Pam + Anybody is essentially the best combination on the show.
I thought you were running into this half-cocked.
Said the pot to the kettle.
Wheres Wyatt Cenacs drum guy when you need him?
Archer is at his best when hes exasperated.
Did you kill her??
Of course I didnt!
Or the drunken abortionist did.
Holy shit,Archer.
The new 1940s setting has allowed the show to really lean in to some of its darkest impulses.
Archer and Charlottes adventures with Berenice dont really go anywhere.
Still its an encouraging sign thatArcher: Dreamlandis just as invested in laughter as it is its own story.
Most impressively,Archer: Dreamlandseems to be invested inArcher, itself beyond even the story and the humor.
Berenice finds Barry Dylan legless yet again and about to be brought before the will of mad-scientist Krieger.
I love thatArcheris confident enough to continually revisit the complete and utter dehumanization of Barry Dylan.
Shows that last this long build up a grand mythology whether they mean to or not.
As a matter of fact where is Brett?
Once the gunfire starts, were going to need an innocent bystander to catch a bullet.
Rating:
3.5 out of 5
