[s3e4] The — Man From Jupiter
We get a glorious look at Krieger’s new van, the "Vanisphere," a tribute to the Rush album Hemispheres . Why It Works: The Heart of the Moustache
Archer’s attempts to break up the happy couple range from impersonating Burt to flat-out kidnapping, all while ignoring Malory’s warnings about a legitimate Cuban hit squad . [S3E4] The Man from Jupiter
In a classic Archer callback, the Cubans are working off a photo of Sterling from his "blonde and sneezing glitter" undercover days. This leads them to mistake a wheelchair-bound Ray Gillette for Archer. We get a glorious look at Krieger’s new
Beyond the car chases and the "Triple-Needham" stunts, this episode offers rare character development. Reynolds acts as a mirror for Archer, representing the suave, competent spy Sterling thinks he is. By the end of the episode, Burt delivers a heart-to-heart that forces Archer to see Malory as a person with her own needs rather than just his mother. Archer: “The Man From Jupiter” - AV Club This leads them to mistake a wheelchair-bound Ray
If you’ve ever wondered what happens when an unstoppable force (Sterling Archer’s ego) meets an immovable object (his childhood hero), look no further than
The episode kicks off with Archer meeting his "man-crush" in a bar, only to have his fanboy dreams shattered when he realizes Reynolds is dating his mother, . Plots, Pranks, and a Cuban Hit Squad
The "Man from Jupiter" title is a direct nod to real-life longtime residence in Jupiter, Florida. In what became his final TV appearance before his passing in 2018, Reynolds voices himself as a charismatic, highly effective, and surprisingly wise version of the Hollywood icon.